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Originally Posted by CF104
Hey all, I have a 1981 911sc which is lowered to Euro height. I am looking to put 7x16 front and 9x16 rear wheels on it.
After reading a few threads I'm not clear on what size tires I need to put on them.They all state you can put 245x45x16 on 8 inch and on 9 inch. Wouldn't the 245x45x16 look too small on that size rim?
Could please someone clarify. Cheers
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225/50 x16 are spec'd for a 6" to 8" wheel, you will get the best performance by using an 8"
245/45 x16 are spec'd for a 7.5" to 9" wheel, you will get the best performance by using a 9"
thew 245/45 is ~.2" shorter than 225/50, if the optics bother you drop the car another .2"
The primary benefits of the 245/45 over the 225/50 is a little wider tread on a little more stable carcass w/ a little better net gearing