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Widest tires on '99 stock SVT 16in rims #424491 08/29/02 02:11 AM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 7 M MiahJohnson OP Newbie
OP MiahJohnson Newbie M Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 7	Hey everyone...what is the widest tire size I can fit on a stock set of 1999 SVT contour rims without compromising safety and quality? I currently have replacement BFG G-Force TA/KDW's that I have not had any problems getting. However, I am looking to upgrade to something sportier and quieter. Any suggestions?

Re: Widest tires on '99 stock SVT 16in rims #424492 08/29/02 11:19 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 245 Atascadero, CA USA A Art Hazebrook_dup1 CEG\'er
Art Hazebrook_dup1 CEG\'er A Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 245 Atascadero, CA USA	From everything I've been able to gleen from this site, BFG KDW 225/50YR16 (section width = 9.2") are the widest tires that will fit w/o rubbing on rear strut or fender liner. If I'm wrong, someone will point it out 2004 Velocity Red RX-8 Racing Beat Intake and Exhaust Grand Touring Package Red/Black Leather Fender Strakes Rotary Accents Xenon HID's *Bose

Re: Widest tires on '99 stock SVT 16in rims #424493 08/30/02 12:20 AM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 7 M MiahJohnson OP Newbie
OP MiahJohnson Newbie M Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 7	Is the 225/50YR16 size applicable to the BFG's KDW only or does this size work with all manufacturers?

Re: Widest tires on '99 stock SVT 16in rims #424494 08/30/02 01:33 AM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 661 Victoria, BC, Canada K kerrychin_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er
kerrychin_dup1 Veteran CEG\'er K Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 661 Victoria, BC, Canada	Originally posted by MiahJohnson: Is the 225/50YR16 size applicable to the BFG's KDW only or does this size work with all manufacturers? I've been keeping mental notes of the tires that fit on stock rims in 225/50 size for my upcoming purchase. Here you go: Kumho Ecsta 712 Firestone Firehawk SZ50 EP <--- yummy Michelin XGT V4/Z4 BFGoodrich g-Force KDWS and KDW Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position <--- also yummy - Kerry 99 SVT Contour Silver Frost, #365/2760, DMD 98 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro Tiptronic, 30V -- SOLD! 91 Isuzu Impulse XS Kammback, Handling By Lotus Victoria, BC, Canada

Re: Widest tires on '99 stock SVT 16in rims #424495 08/30/02 07:50 PM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 4,397 Columbia, MD A Andy W._dup1 b0x @dm1n
Andy W._dup1 b0x @dm1n A Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 4,397 Columbia, MD	This does apply to the Firestone Firehawk SZ50's. I have them. The EP have a better tread wear to you are in better shape! -Andy Andy W. The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

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