Tire sizes

[Dark_Knight7096]

Anybody running the 16" rims, what size tires do you use on them? I'm looking into purchasing them but i'm not sure what size tires to mount to keep the speedometer correct. Thank you very much everyone.

[CRUZTAKER]

You'll never find a tire tall enough for a 16" rim and expect the speedo to be correct. If you did, it (the tire) would look ridiculous on the car.

Most of us using snows in the winter run 16" wheels, and a 225/60/16 works good.

I wasn't sure what you were driving at....like using 16's full time?

[wsmylie]

Don't mean to hijack the thread... but have a quick tire question. Just acquired a full size Marauder wheel to act as the spare and replace the space saver donut on my 04 MM (thanks to Marc in Boca) . What size BFG should I have mounted on it for best results in case of actually having to use it??? Thanks...BILL

[RoyLPita]

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Anybody running the 16" rims, what size tires do you use on them? I'm looking into purchasing them but i'm not sure what size tires to mount to keep the speedometer correct. Thank you very much everyone.

I've seen some members use the 225-70-16 tire for the rear during the winter.

[Dark_Knight7096]

I just want to use them to throw drag radials on when i go to the track, that's all.

[CRUZTAKER]

I just want to use them to throw drag radials on when i go to the track, that's all.
OK...see, now your question (elaborated) makes sense.

There are a few choices in tires that will stand 28" tall on a 16" rim. They are out there. All you have to do is research tire manufacturers specs. If they are near 28" tall, your speedo will be really close to accurate. But then again, if you are using them at the track only....why worry about the speedo???

I use a Mickey Thompson ET SLICK 28x16 mounted on a 16" rim. I am sure there are drag radials out there as well.

[Dark_Knight7096]

Alright, i didn't know about the 28" tall thing, i'll check that out now, thanks for that little tidbit. I'm gonna check that out only 27 or 28 more days until the first street wars of the season!!

[jgc61sr2002]

Don't mean to hijack the thread... but have a quick tire question. Just acquired a full size Marauder wheel to act as the spare and replace the space saver donut on my 04 MM (thanks to Marc in Boca) . What size BFG should I have mounted on it for best results in case of actually having to use it??? Thanks...BILL


From the factory the full size spare uses the 235/50R18. If you mount the full size spare there may be some issues with the traction control.
All traction controlled Marauders came with the mini spare.