wide steelies?

[selfinfliction]

anyone know where to get wider stellies or what other vehicles wider steelie wheels would fit? i'm looking to git a bit wider rubber on the car and i'm trying to do it semi-icognito.

the stock tires can hold a what 225 i think? i would like to go up to 245-255 if possible, would like to stay with 16" or maybe a 15" rim if they will clear the rotor

 

[ValgeKotkas]

Stocks hold 245 too...http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60708

 

[selfinfliction]

Stocks hold 245 too...

i thought that would be too wide? is there no issue with sidewall flex in cornering at average or right above average speeds?

 

[selfinfliction]

ok thanks guys.

 

[ValgeKotkas]

I dunno, I have PM'ed NeatOman once and he responded this way

Hi, I was reading the brake rotor thread and noticed you said you run/ran 245 tires on your sawblades? Right?
So I though I'd as, whether you have a pic of the tires on the car. I'm just wondering, how wide can you go on the stock blades:icon_bigg ( don't want to buy new rims:icon_razz ) and how does it feel? Don't so wide wheels seem dangerous or smt?

Thanks a lot:icon_bigg

Those are Fuzion ZR1 245/50/16, so they are taller then normal (225/50/16). For stock hight you could try to find 245/45/16. If you go with 50 it will have 3% increase in Diameter.. so if you're going 50mph you will really be @ 51.5

The foot print is about 8.5 inches, and has a fairly strong sidewall.

I hope he doesn't mind

 

[cuel]

I had a slight issue with sidewall flex on my current tires(245/45/17). I bumped the pressure up to 40 psi (from 32) and it seems to handle better. If I had better quality tires, it probably wouldn't be an issue. Using "Triangle Talon," an off name brand tire. They suck. I have traction issues when its dry, and much worse when it's raining, and the road noise is pretty bad. I have right around 1k mi.'s on them, and they're already showing unusual scuff and wear. My alignment is perfect. 87 n/a

On the stock rims, I used the Nexen s2000 225/50/16's. Great tire, good handling in wet or dry conditions. Lasted around 20k mi.'s(to the wear indicators, not bald), and only cost around $400 with road hazard.