tire size

[marcus18]

I have 215/60R/16's all around my speedo it off by 10mph it's been this way since I got it. I thought they were the stock size but after reading other posts I see they're bigger. I have the stock white STE rims what size tires will bring the speedo back to norm? and how wide can I go?
I have to replace them it the next few weeks fronts are almost bald
I have an addiction to squeeling them  :twisted:

"Hi my name is marcus and I'm addicted to burning rubber"



marcus

[4PASNU]

IMO, go with the stock 245/50ZR16's.  BUT, there is no way that those tires are causing the 10 Mph difference in your speedometer.  Go to this website and compare tire sizes http://www.sgmotorsports.com/tiresize.htm  I put in the numbers and on stock size tires at say 50 mph there is only 1 mph difference with the tire size you currently have.  Meaning that with the same throttle position on your tires you should be going 49 Mph.  I hope that made sense.  How far are your HUD and speedometer apart?

[marcus18]

I have a ste turbo I looked at discount tire direct.com and I'm running the stock size for a STE  but you can select   turbo cp/sdn   I think I have the STE wheels which meens I can only go to 225/60r/16's which is fine for now.

[Mike J.]

235/55/16's is almost an exact match for diameter as your stock 215/60/16's.  This is an excellent size with beefy width but will fill the gap between fender and tire.  Available at tirerack, etc.  With these your speedo should read right on exact.

[marcus18]

I have the ugly white rims   right now theres about a 1/2 inch or space between the tire and the strut.  will the 235/50/16's fit?

should I get spacers?

[Mike J.]

The ones I stated are 55 series (235/55/16).  They should fit from what iv'e read.  No spacers should be needed.  If you end up needing spacers, I have some I used b4 to get camaro wheels to fit on my El Camino.