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Old 06-23-14, 09:50 PM
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Ok ive had my LS for about two weeks now and I need to get tires. I have a new set of 245/50/16 tires off my 98 pontiac grand prix gtp. Will they work on these cars? Or will they rub the fender lips over bumps and when I turn?
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The difference between the 225/60-16 and those are -3.8%. How low is the car sitting and what wheel specs? On a stock height car and even modestly lowered, this should not pose any fender contact issues.
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Bone *** stock.. plain on dropping in the future but only 1.5 - 2in. And stock rim. Im guessing the rim is a 7in rim like a grand prix
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usually i am against using tires with any more that a +/- 2% difference due to inaccurate speedo readings, but as mike stated you should not have major problems running that size.

stock is 225/60-16
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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Any suggestions on struts
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If planning on keeping the stock springs the KYB GR2 is popular.
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