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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Tire recommendation for 16 x 9" fuchs

Posted by: mharmon Apr 12 2011, 10:53 AM

Need some help here - I'm in the middle of a 3.6L conversion on my flared car. Running 16 X 8's fuchs up front and 16 x 9's in back.

I was planning on 225/50's up front and 245/45's in the back, but the 245's seem like they are not being made for the street anymore - Tire Rack only has 1 street tire available in that size.

Does anyone run a different size in the rear on 9" wheels, or have any other suggestions.

Thanks for your help.

Mike

Posted by: kg6dxn Apr 12 2011, 10:55 AM

Big O has 245/45/16 euro spec tires. I run them on my 914. They grip and handle great. Plus I get the Big O warranty, free repairs and rotation.

Posted by: iamchappy Apr 12 2011, 02:29 PM

Fuzion and Toyo also have 245/45/16's, Falkin and Yokahoma and Continental may also....

Posted by: jmill Apr 12 2011, 07:28 PM

They're out there. Fuzion, Hoosier, Kumho, Hancook, and BFG to name a few.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=245%2F&ratio=45&diameter=16&x=31&y=9

Posted by: euro911 Apr 12 2011, 09:44 PM

You already have flares on the car Mike?

You work fast ...

Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 12 2011, 09:55 PM

I have 255/50/16 on 9's

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Posted by: pdlightning Apr 12 2011, 10:56 PM

Rick, they look really nice. Any clearance problems, front or rear?