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Lee Hildebrand

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does anyone know if a P245/50/16" will fit on a stock 98 Mark 8 rim?? Some one has a pair of new,and I was wondering if they would look good on the rear with the stock size[225/60/16] on the front.
Thanks,
Lee
 
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my1995mark8

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Lee Hildebrand said:
does anyone know if a P245/50/16" will fit on a stock 98 Mark 8 rim?? Some one has a pair of new,and I was wondering if they would look good on the rear with the stock size[225/60/16] on the front.
Thanks,
Lee
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yes they will fit. they will look fine other than there being a bigger gap between the tire and the wheel well since a 245/50/16 is shorter than the stock 225/60/16.
 
svtlincoln

svtlincoln

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It's less that 1 inch difference between the 245/50 and the 225/60. I run 245/50/16's on mine and I get compliments on how much better and more aggressive they make the car look. Guess it's all how ya see it.
 
tbirddmnd

tbirddmnd

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I'm thinking of going with that tire size as well since my upgrade to 18" rims will have to wait for a long while.
 
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my1995mark8

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svtlincoln said:
It's less that 1 inch difference between the 245/50 and the 225/60. I run 245/50/16's on mine and I get compliments on how much better and more aggressive they make the car look. Guess it's all how ya see it.
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I wanted to get 245/50s for my stock 16s but i asked about it on here and LVC and some people say there will be a bigger gap between the tire and the wheel well, i guess it really doesn't matter how it looks if your going for better handling and performance.
 
tixer

tixer

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Behold: 245/50R16, all the way around. The only traction control issues I have experienced are the direct result of a heavy right foot on the accelerator. :D

full disclosure: My car still has the air suspension, but it has been modified with a device called an "asham8" that allows me to adjust the height. the car has been lowered a bit to compensate for the gap folks are referring to.
 

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druggles85

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right but that's all four corners the OP is talking about putting 245/50/16 on the back of his 1998 with stock 225/60/16 in the front. The back tires would be shorter than the front. That might cause traction control issues.
btw that car looks awesome... like mine only nice:D
 
druggles85

druggles85

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Do you think 215/60/16 on the front and 255/50/16 on the rear will still upset the traction control? I realize with that combo the rear is still a little smaller, but has anybody tried that combo?

**[EDIT]** I think I remember reading that KStromberg uses that tire size combo at the track, just wondering if anybody runs these sizes on the street?**[/Edit]**
 
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svtlincoln

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druggles85 said:
Do you think 215/60/16 on the front and 255/50/16 on the rear will still upset the traction control? I realize with that combo the rear is still a little smaller, but has anybody tried that combo?

**[EDIT]** I think I remember reading that KStromberg uses that tire size combo at the track, just wondering if anybody runs these sizes on the street?**[/Edit]**
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I run 245/50/16's on the rear and 225/55/16's on the front of mine. I didn't want to go with 245's in the front because I mostly bought my tires for handling purposes. The wider front tire can have a scrub effect, where instead of turning and biting the tire actually "pushes" through the corner. I didn't want the 215's because, well that'd hurt the turn in of the car as well. Plus the 225/55 is closer to the same size than the 215/60. The 245/50 would be 25.65 inches, the 225/55 is 25.74 and the 215/60 is 26.16
 
KStromberg

KStromberg

Vortech kicked in yo
druggles85 said:
Do you think 215/60/16 on the front and 255/50/16 on the rear will still upset the traction control? I realize with that combo the rear is still a little smaller, but has anybody tried that combo?

**[EDIT]** I think I remember reading that KStromberg uses that tire size combo at the track, just wondering if anybody runs these sizes on the street?**[/Edit]**
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Yes as a matter of fact I have. :D That is my current setup. I run 215-60-16s on the front with aluminum minispares and 255-50-16 Mickey Thompson E/T streets on the back. Both tires are VERY close to stock height, so you will have no issues. As a matter of fact, I'm even thinking about going to a 205 tire up front when these Firestones wear out. The tires up front now are speed rated "S". I'd like to get a more rigid tire up front, and you generally get that with a higher speed rating. Plus, I won't have to deal with the liability issues with the tire shops wanting to mount them on a car that should have at least an "H" rating. I had a buddy that works at a tires shop mount these. Other tire shops wouldn't touch it. I'm going to do it right next time and get a proper speed rating on the front tires.
 
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