[silver duke]

does anyone know if my 93 sts can fit 245/50/16 tires with out rubbing? i am getting a great deal on a set and i think they would look great on my stock chrome sts rims (16') thanks

 

[davesdeville]

They should. (not a guarantee though)

 

[sjwoodruff]

The 245 width is 20 millimeters wider than the standard 225 width. The extra width will be split evenly on the outer and inner wall of the tire, so you'll have an additional 10 mm of width inside the wheelwell. That's 1 cm or approximately .398" in extra inner wall width. I'd be shocked if they don't fit.

The standard setup has an overall tire height of 26.757". Your new setup would have an overall height of 25.761" . Overall, the new setup will have a slightly lower profile (about 1"), and will probably cause your speedometer to read slighty slow - should be negligable, maybe .5 mph or 1 mph at worst. Good luck.

 

[EcSTSatic]

You can measure your speedometer accuracy here. http://www.onlineconversion.com/bigger_tires.htm If the tire heights mentioned are right, at 65 on the speedo your actual speed would be 62.58

 

[sjwoodruff]

You can measure your speedometer accuracy here. http://www.onlineconversion.com/bigger_tires.htm If the tire heights mentioned are right, at 65 on the speedo your actual speed would be 62.58

That makes pretty good sense...

25.761/26.757 = .962776

65X.962776 = 62.58

So that means indicated speed of 67.5 mph on the speedometer would actually be 65 mph.

 

[davesdeville]

http://www.net-comber.com/tirecalc.html

I prefer that calculator since it's easier. It says indicated speed of 65 would be actual speed of 62.6, so yeah 62.58 is right. Not that much off, just a few more miles on your odometer. I'm actually running 205/40/17s right now, the ride is harsh as hell for a 3800# car but it's only until I feel like spending money on new tires.

 

[eagleworks4u]

so am I to understand that a 245 60 16 will fit on a 94 eldo etc? and be flush with the fender and not rub???

 

[eagleworks4u]

:bonkers: so am I to understand that a 245 60 16 will fit on a 94 eldo etc? and be flush with the fender and not rub???

 

[silver duke]

i decided to go with 235/55/16 they fit no problem and look deadly. looks like the 245/50/16 probably would have fit also.