What is the widest tire for a stock 16" wheel?

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Jul 23, 2003 | 10:14 AM

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LWillmann

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but the section width difference between a 245/50 and a 255/50 is only 10mm = 1cm = less than 1/2 inch (1 in. = 2.54cm). How much difference can just 1/2 inch of section width really make? And that's not necessarily tread width, because that 1/2 inch *could* be consumed by a "rim protecting rib" around the lip of the wheel on the sidewalls to protect you from curb rash.

Just something to consider...

Jul 23, 2003 | 11:05 AM

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rskrause

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Originally posted by LWillmann
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the section width difference between a 245/50 and a 255/50 is only 10mm = 1cm = less than 1/2 inch (1 in. = 2.54cm). How much difference can just 1/2 inch of section width really make? And that's not necessarily tread width, because that 1/2 inch *could* be consumed by a "rim protecting rib" around the lip of the wheel on the sidewalls to protect you from curb rash.

Just something to consider...

Most 255's have ~1/2" more tread than 245's of the same brand. How much difference does it make? Don't know, but it can't hurt.

Rich Krause