255/50/16 BFG Drag Radials on rear?
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255/50/16 BFG Drag Radials on rear?
Will these fit on the rear without rubbing or do I need to get the smaller Nitto's?
Anyone have firsthand knowledge?
Anyone have firsthand knowledge?
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No first hand knowledge but I don't think they will even fit on the stock wheels (if that's what you are putting them on). Otherwise offset and wheel size will determine whether or not they will fit.
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i have 255/50/16 in the rear. if you want the drag racing look. go for it. i think it looks great! it looks alittle funny if you car is not lower. I notice the handing is off. but its a good drag setup. i got three 6500 rpm launch until the clutch started to feel funny.
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Why? What are your wants/needs? Usage envelope (wet, dry, cold, snow, ice, dry track, wet track, autoX, etc)? Why do you *think* you want to run 255/50-16s up front?
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255/50-16 is a crap size for the front for a few reasons:
Slightly pooched on an 8" wheel => bad for steering responsiveness and feel
Very tall sidewall => bad for steering responsiveness and feel
Big tire = heavy tire => bad for steering responsiveness and feel
Taller tire => increased brake pedal effort and travel required
Taller tire => higher c.g.
There's very little selection for street tires wider than 225 for 16" wheels. If you must have 255s, better off getting 17" wheels. But depending on your wants/needs/usage, there *might* be a 245/45-16 that will work for you, which would be an infinitely better size choice for the front of an FD than 255/50-16. IMHO!
Slightly pooched on an 8" wheel => bad for steering responsiveness and feel
Very tall sidewall => bad for steering responsiveness and feel
Big tire = heavy tire => bad for steering responsiveness and feel
Taller tire => increased brake pedal effort and travel required
Taller tire => higher c.g.
There's very little selection for street tires wider than 225 for 16" wheels. If you must have 255s, better off getting 17" wheels. But depending on your wants/needs/usage, there *might* be a 245/45-16 that will work for you, which would be an infinitely better size choice for the front of an FD than 255/50-16. IMHO!
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Thanks for your opinion but I didn't ask for it. If you can't answer the question please refrain from posting your $0.02!
255/50-16 is a crap size for the front for a few reasons:
Slightly pooched on an 8" wheel => bad for steering responsiveness and feel
Very tall sidewall => bad for steering responsiveness and feel
Big tire = heavy tire => bad for steering responsiveness and feel
Taller tire => increased brake pedal effort and travel required
Taller tire => higher c.g.
There's very little selection for street tires wider than 225 for 16" wheels. If you must have 255s, better off getting 17" wheels. But depending on your wants/needs/usage, there *might* be a 245/45-16 that will work for you, which would be an infinitely better size choice for the front of an FD than 255/50-16. IMHO!
Slightly pooched on an 8" wheel => bad for steering responsiveness and feel
Very tall sidewall => bad for steering responsiveness and feel
Big tire = heavy tire => bad for steering responsiveness and feel
Taller tire => increased brake pedal effort and travel required
Taller tire => higher c.g.
There's very little selection for street tires wider than 225 for 16" wheels. If you must have 255s, better off getting 17" wheels. But depending on your wants/needs/usage, there *might* be a 245/45-16 that will work for you, which would be an infinitely better size choice for the front of an FD than 255/50-16. IMHO!
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