Bigger Tires

[BoostedSVO]

What is the biggest tire you can run on the stock SVO rims without rolling the fenders. I will be taking off the Quad Shocks if I need too.

[Eyelawdoc]

I run 245/45/ZR16's on my stock 84 SVO rims (Goodyer Eagle F-1's) with no rubbing and no rolled fenders using the stock springs. I also have quadrashocks. Beware that the clearances in the rear vary somewhat from car to car. Some others have had to roll the rear fender lips to get this combo to clear.

[kiwi]

with EiBachs......

I'm maxed out with stock tire size......Still a good profile & with 'new' tires soon, I'll be happy......

Edit:......Thanks Pat.......Oh, I'm lowered baby!!

[Pat_in_L.A.]

I have 245/50/16 Continentals, stock ride height. The left front just barely rubs a hole in the plastic inner fender panel on tight right hand turns. I'd wager that Kiwi's car is lowered slightly.

I usually just putt around like an old fart. I was surprised the one time I really exercised the car how well the continentals got with the program.

[BoostedSVO]

Well now I don't know what size tire to go with. Anyone have pics of their cars with the tires on them???

[Eyelawdoc]

Stock Size 225/50/16 is Best on SVO Rims

Believe it or not, the best size for us with the stock SVO rims is the STOCK SIZE 225/50 /16. There is less flexing of the sidewall than with the wider 245's on the same rims and the footprint of the tire stays planted better on the pavement. Plus they fit easily without rubbing, even with lowered cars.

As for what tire I recommend, for the street I'm partial to the Bridgestone RE-750's. Great traction, great treadwear and reasonably priced. I have them on my Mark VII with 17 x 9 Cobra R's and love them! Next time the SVO needs tires, it's going to get them too.

[BoostedSVO]

Thanks

Well going this weekend to make the decission on tires. Glad this site is here with all of you guys to help. I am new to SVO's, work on 5.0L's all day. SVO's are fun so far. Many differences to work on.....

[BoostedSVO]

Got 'em

I bought new tires..... 245/50/16's. Awesome tires. They fit perfect with the stock ride height and no rubbing.....

[Eyelawdoc]

Great! What brand did you buy?

[BoostedSVO]

Well didn't go high dollar, but end up putting Futura GTX II's on. Awesome looking tire. I was going to use a BFG but I liked the tread design and the 400 tread wear rating a lot better.

[Eyelawdoc]

I've had some Futura tires over the years. For the money, they gave good value and performance.

[bendutro]

Futuras are made by Cooper, only had experience with the brand on my truck but they were good then.

[roberto2000]

I had a set of cooper cobras that were excellent

they never seemed to wear out I just cant find them around anymore

Rob