Anyone out there go up from a 225/60/16 to a 245/55/16 and did it work? My car's a 1999 Z34, and I know that GM had to increase the turning radius on these cars just to get the 225/60's to fit, so I'm thinking there's probably not much room for a 245. Figured I'd ask though.

 

it will fit but its going to rub, not sure how much room youll have to turn until it will rub tho

 

245 (55!!!!) do you have a pickup???

 

I would not do that. I think A) its a little on the wide side for that car. B) a 55 tire on a 16" wheel will not fill up your wheel well enough, and it will look weird.

 

Probably is too wide, however the sidewall of a 245/55 would be the same as a 225/60. 225 x .60 = 135. 245 x .55 = 134.75. The aspect ratio (the 55) is how tall the sidewall is in comparision to the width of the tread.

 

Duh! You're completely right. I was not thinking that one all the way through. But in any event, yea, I would say you're pushing it for width. Maybe a 235 would fit though?

 

We've already reached the point when a bone stock, no option minivan has 225 series rubber, so the 225's on the Monte look so plain. The new Camaro comes standard with 245/55/18's. Optional from the factory are 275/40/20's. The dealer will sell you 21's if you want. Crazy.

 

i'd give it a try, you should be fine unless your car is lowered, if your getting a good deal on them i'd say try em