problem running 245/50/16 instead of 45/16?

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May 8, 2003 | 08:14 PM

SAIYAJIN

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problem running 245/50/16 instead of 45/16?

I ordered the avs es 100s in 50/16. Am I going to have problems with +49 offset wheels with this one?

Thanks guys.

May 9, 2003 | 12:55 PM

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Why did you go 245/50/16?

The overall diameter will be bigger.
If you are lowered, you have a good chance of rubbing with +49mm offset.

May 9, 2003 | 03:12 PM

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I thought our oem tires were 225/50/16. Is this not true?

May 9, 2003 | 04:30 PM

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The stock tires are 225/50-16 and have the contact patch of a 245/45-16 tire.(*Read Correct Rear Tire Size at top of this forum*). It may rub a little bit, but I don't think it'd be too bad.

May 10, 2003 | 12:51 PM

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The 245/50R16 is just about 1" taller than stock. On top of speedometer and odometer error I am pretty sure the tires are going to rub. You also will be gearing the car differently.
It is not a good thing.

Jim