It appears that the RE-11 is now available in 245/45R16. I havent had to buy tires recently, so i dont know if this is news or if i missed it before. Is it feasible to run these in the rear while running the 225/50/R16 tires up front? I realize those narrow AP1 wheels weren't designed for something that wide, and they might be a bit 'mushy' feeling, but I might try. Also, is that enough stagger from front to rear? I know the ap2 runs 215/245 f/r.

Thanks.


Edit: currently running stock sized Star Specs.

 

The 245/45R16 RE-11 would be excellent on the stock AP1 wheels. They are also offering a rebate right now. If I can help let me know.


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I'm currently running a 225 square set up with Dunlop star specs on stock AP1 wheels and a gendron 1.25 FSB on 3/6, and the car is great. It's stable, neutral, and has a lot more grip than the original 205/225 set up. I can't tell any difference in steering feel beyond the increased front end grip. Hopefully we'll see more 245/46/16 tire options soon. I'll probably switch to a 225/245 setup and back off one setting on the sway bar once my current set of Dunlops are done.
-James

 

so if you ran the 245 in the rear, what size would you recommend running in the front Jim on a stock size ap1 wheel?

 

Could you answer please this jim?

 

You can go with either the 205/55R16 or the 225/50R16 in the front. Either tire would be fine.
If I can help let me know.

 

I running a set right now