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Tire size question
I have been looking for new tires for my 16 inch wheels for some time, but got side-tracked with work. Meanwhile, I did get Goodyears 245/50ZR16 for the front and have new Goodrich 295/50R16s (S rated are OK for street, also considering how light the car is) for the rear. The tire diameter is 27.6. My question is will they fit?
I am also considering Goodyear rain or intermediate tires that translate from inches to metric to 305/38-16 or 305/48-16 with diameters of 25.1 and 26.3.
Mickey Thompson also has what they call an ET street radial tire - 295/50R16 that they say is a soft compound for superior traction on the strip, but also for excellent ride on the street. The diameter is 27.7.
Any opinions.
My present and old rears are Goodrich transam rain tires 275/50R16 with a 26.8 diameter. They have lasted for 10 years and 7,000 miles and still look fine.
OMathisen
427 ERA (#425 SII)
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