tire size
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RE: tire size
225/60-16 is stock.
225 is the width(mm). 60 is the sidewall height ratio(i.e. 60% of width). 16 of course is the rim size. The sidewall height is calculated by multiplying the sidewall ratio times the width. The overall tire diameter is the sidewall height X 2 plus the rim diameter.
So 225/60-16s are about 8-7/8" wide, 26-5/8" diameter.
And 225/50-16s are about 8-7/8" wide, 24-7/8" diameter.
Actual dimensions are usually given by the manufacturer.
BTW, you could probably run this size but I would not recommend it - just my opinion. I would stay at stock size as a minimum.
225/60-16 is stock.
225 is the width(mm). 60 is the sidewall height ratio(i.e. 60% of width). 16 of course is the rim size. The sidewall height is calculated by multiplying the sidewall ratio times the width. The overall tire diameter is the sidewall height X 2 plus the rim diameter.
So 225/60-16s are about 8-7/8" wide, 26-5/8" diameter.
And 225/50-16s are about 8-7/8" wide, 24-7/8" diameter.
Actual dimensions are usually given by the manufacturer.
BTW, you could probably run this size but I would not recommend it - just my opinion. I would stay at stock size as a minimum.
LINCOLNBOY
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RE: tire size
i have been looking for a short time for new tires w/ a nice tread pattern and the only one i have found is a 245/50/16 ,so i am thinking of getting them bfgoodrich g-force t/a's any one have pics of their treads either 255 or 245 thanks
i have been looking for a short time for new tires w/ a nice tread pattern and the only one i have found is a 245/50/16 ,so i am thinking of getting them bfgoodrich g-force t/a's any one have pics of their treads either 255 or 245 thanks
RE: tire size
I've used 245/50/16s and 255/50/16s on stock wheels with no problems. The 255s are a little wide but OK. I normally ran 255 in back and 245 in front. I no longer have the mark but my new car runs the same tires stock (225/60/16). The wheels are only 6.5 inches wide rather than 7 inches like the mark. I now run 235/55/16 in a V rated Falken 512. They are very nice tires.
Steven
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I've used 245/50/16s and 255/50/16s on stock wheels with no problems. The 255s are a little wide but OK. I normally ran 255 in back and 245 in front. I no longer have the mark but my new car runs the same tires stock (225/60/16). The wheels are only 6.5 inches wide rather than 7 inches like the mark. I now run 235/55/16 in a V rated Falken 512. They are very nice tires.
Steven
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Boozer
Steve Zipoff 1
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RE: tire size
I used 255/50ZR17 BFG Comp TA's for a couple years without any rubbing issues at all.
http://images1.fotki.com/v7/photos/4/41614/100353/IM000616-vi.jpg
I used 255/50ZR17 BFG Comp TA's for a couple years without any rubbing issues at all.
http://images1.fotki.com/v7/photos/4/41614/100353/IM000616-vi.jpg
JamminLinc
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RE: tire size
I want some 17's but does anyone know whether or not the wheel clearances are identical for the 1998 Marks? I have the stock air suspension system also. Thanks for your help.
I want some 17's but does anyone know whether or not the wheel clearances are identical for the 1998 Marks? I have the stock air suspension system also. Thanks for your help.