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Originally Posted by T77911S
take some measurements of the rim to the fender lip.
then put the 1.5 on the rear and take measurements.
you want the RIM just inside the lip. this should give you an idea of the spacer you need.
ideal would be get the tires you want then do the measuring because the tires will or may have some bulge on the sidewalls.
nice size wheels.
you should be able to run a 285 on the rear like mine. with a 235 up front.
you may want the 1 inch spacer on the front.
do the same measurements on the front except you need to also turn the wheel lock to lock.
then take the spacer off.
let me know if you want the 1inch.
you still want to go as wide as you can.
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The problem with all that is finding a tire that wide in a 16. Like previous poster said anything 255 and up is going to be too tall most likely.
So it looks as if I've got to go 225s in front and 245s in back.
The current setup is good fit wise as far as the fender goes so if I go from a 3 inch spacer to a 2 inch and go from a 225 to a 245 I'm really only giving up about 5mm from it's current spot which should be fine.
This is all being done on a somewhat tight budget since baby #3 on the way (hey at least I get to keep the car) so I will buy the tires and keep an eye out for some 17" wheels in the future which should open up my options.
I think the ultimate solution is put race tires on the 16 BBS for the track and find some 17" for normal driving. Having trouble finding ones I like although I do like Fikse. Any other suggestions?