245/45/16 on 7x16 wheel?

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    245/45/16 on 7x16 wheel?

    H have a line on some 245/45/16 Bridgestone Potenza s-02 at a good price.
    These are used (75% tread), but at $200 for the set I think i would be kicking myself if i did not try them out.

    So my question is, has anybody tried that size tire on a 7" wheel??
    1010tires.com tire size calculator recommends a 7.5" wheel, I know a 245/50/16 does fit, but they are recommended for a min 7" wheel.

    Am i going to pinch the tire too much??? Too bulgy?? Anyone have pics of that size on a 7" wheel?
    The wheels these are going on are 7,16 et+12 so according to zbums site they should work on my car front and rear no issues…

    I am currently totally rebuilding the suspension front and rear, new poly bushings, illuminas, and 20mm sway bars, rear camber mod, solid subframe and diff mount.

    Thoughts???
    Kevin
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    1986 NA 5sp - Bone stock, but in good shape
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    Re: 245/45/16 on 7x16" wheel?

    im running 245 50's on stock 86 T rims no problem
    not the best pic but its close

    http://www.youtube.com/user/onefast87
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    Re: 245/45/16 on 7x16" wheel?

    onefast87 wrote: im running 245 50's on stock 86 T rims no problem
    not the best pic but its close
    I have some burnt out 245/50's on there now as well, I was wondering about 45's as this is closer to the stock size, plus the good deal… LOL..
    Kevin
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    1986 NA 5sp - Bone stock, but in good shape
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    Re: 245/45/16 on 7x16" wheel?

    Kevin I think it would be a good idea to purchase them and if they don't work out, advertise them on the classifieds, Kijiji or Craigy (if that's not where you found them) for 450. you'll get at least 375 for them.

    I bought my winters for 350, they didn't fit, so I listed them for 400, and sold them for 350.

    Raff
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    Re: 245/45/16 on 7x16" wheel?

    Hey Raff,
    Ya it's a Kijiji add that has them…
    I was hoping someone may have some in site..

    I'm going to hook up with the guy this Friday to check them out, then go from there…
    Kevin
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    1986 NA 5sp - Bone stock, but in good shape
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    Re: 245/45/16 on 7x16" wheel?

    I run that exact tire on my 88ss wheels, it fits perfect and handles awesome.
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    Re: 245/45/16 on 7x16" wheel?

    aceman wrote: I run that exact tire on my 88ss wheels, it fits perfect and handles awesome.
    Thats what i was looking to hear…

    Bridgestone Potenza S-02's
    I have had some good results with Bridgestone tires, so I'll check them out and let you guy's know…
    Kevin
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    1986 NA 5sp - Bone stock, but in good shape
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    Re: 245/45/16 on 7x16" wheel?

    [quote]K_Scheeringa wrote:
    Originally posted by aceman
    I run that exact tire on my 88ss wheels, it fits perfect and handles awesome.
    Thats what i was looking to hear…

    Bridgestone Potenza S-02's
    I have had some good results with Bridgestone tires, so I'll check them out and let you guy's know…
    i was gonna say, if you didn't need them I could use some new tires to hold me off. but go for it!
  • #9
    Re: 245/45/16 on 7x16" wheel?

    I'm pretty sure that's what I've got on my AE wheels, but in BF Goodrich. I'd go check but it raining, windy, cold so I'll just wait. Great traction in the turns.