POLL 245's or 255's??????

[geisencam]

I am "still" debating on which tire to get. From what I have heard so far it's been 50/50. Which one should I get and why??? I don't want tires on my car that will make it look gay. [img]tongue.gif[/img] Thanks Guys Kevin

[Dominic]

Here's how I look at it.

Decide on WHAT tire you want. For me it was the Yokohama ES100. And For that tire P245 was my only choice.

If you happen to decide on a tire where P255's are available, by all means get them.

[nosv6]

i would say look for all tires made in a 255 and then make a choice on which brand

[AMinor65]

I bought 245s but the stock rim could've taken a 255 without looking "rounded". Next time, 255 for me.

[SecretAgent420]

does some one have pics of 245 and 255

[javifp]

do a search in tirerack.com by size, they have reviews, pictures, sizes and price. I personally went with the 265/50/16 but then again thats just me. good luck

[Arctc Wolf]

kumho's wear for crap. great rain traction, some road wander, and cheap price r the only good points. 245's will have a slightly smaller sidewall, reducing flex in corners, yet the 255's are wider and have a bigger contact patch. Either one will work. compare the tires at www.tirerack.com

[magic1872]

go to www.my99firebird.gq.nu i have 245/50/ZR16's on my car

[Blizzard96]

I have 245s...

I think tires that are on the thin side are "gay" rather than nice big, fat, meaty tires. JMO though... :cool:

[Arctc Wolf]

how much "meat" do u need? I think about 3.5"-4" of sidewall is enough to straight line traction and still gives some stiffness in corners.

[V6Bob]

Dominic has it right. Other than looks, the specific tire you get is way more important for traction than whether it's a 245 or a 255.

[AllTheGoodNamesAreGone]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by V6Bob:
Dominic has it right. Other than looks, the specific tire you get is way more important for traction than whether it's a 245 or a 255.<hr></blockquote>

THIS IS DAM TRUE!!

EX.. my 255-potenza re730's grip a heck of alot better then my 275-Kumho 712.. the compound is simply better.. However its alot more $$..

However if you have found a tire you like.. and it comes in a 255 size.. go for it if you think its worth the money..

IMO.. I wish people would say "I have $***.** to spend on tires.. what do you recomend".. it would make life sooo much easyer in solving these problems..

~BIll

[lostatlantis]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by AllTheGoodNamesAreGone:


THIS IS DAM TRUE!!

EX.. my 255-potenza re730's grip a heck of alot better then my 275-Kumho 712.. the compound is simply better.. However its alot more $$..

However if you have found a tire you like.. and it comes in a 255 size.. go for it if you think its worth the money..

IMO.. I wish people would say "I have $***.** to spend on tires.. what do you recomend".. it would make life sooo much easyer in solving these problems..

~BIll<hr></blockquote>


What about the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500? It sounds awesome from the reviews at tirerack.com. Well, for budget, does college-student work for ya? ;)

[ramair6]

i just got new tires cooper 245/50/16s and they perform great so far IMO, and look agressive

[Everglades W68]

I agree with what others have said: Choose your tire; if it comes in 255 - get 255. I have 255s and am extremely pleased: look great, handle great, wear has been good.