P255 vs P245

[Dominic]

Alright guys, here's the poll. I've heard some say p255 is too wide, others say it isnt.

Who thinks P255 is too wide?
Who thinks P245 is too narrow?

Please include your reason [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Charles]

I like the 255's better. They give a little more traction and will the fenders up a little better. They also keep the speedo right on because they are the exact same height as the 235/55's. The 245's should provide a little better handling because of the lower profile. My vote would be for 255 Kumho's, I know I like mine.

[John D.]

I had 235's and went to 255's and am very happy with them. There are some guys running 275's, now that's wide for a V6. :eek:

[Jason McCallister]

This explaination is based on the popular tire Kumho ECSTA Supra 712.

Let me give you a few definitions....

Measuring Rim Width (MRW) = The measuring rim width is the industry standardized rim width upon which the tire must be mounted in order to confirm it meets its dimensional targets.

Rim Width Range (RWR) = A tire's rim width range identifies the narrowest to the widest rim widths that the tire is designed to fit


Okay... now to the tires. Keep in mind, optional wheels on V6 is 8" wide.

245's are designed to a MRW of 7.5" and a RWR of 7" - 8.5".
255's are designed to a MRW of 8" and a RWR of 7" - 9".

So IMHO, the 255's are the optimal choice in tire size for the optional V6 wheels.

Source: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...CSTA+Supra+712

[ January 14, 2002: Message edited by: Jason McCallister ]</p>

[Dominic]

I agree with you Jason - I'm just polling everyone [img]smile.gif[/img] Thanks for the technical clarification - it might be needed in the future. [img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img]

[1999V6]

I think 255's are too wide personally.

[shortdog273]

I had to go with 255s due to the fact my wheels are pretty wide (8.5 or 9"). I got tired of scraping my rims on the curb. It depends how wide your rims are.

[ January 14, 2002: Message edited by: shortdog273 ]</p>

[Night Rider]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 1999V6:
I think 255's are too wide personally.<hr></blockquote>

I agree. I think the 245's fit just right on the 16X8 stock rims, & is the standard for Z28's & T/A's.

[Defcon4]

Just got a set of Mastercraft 245/50 16's on stock rims. Saved a TON of dough (all in with HSB & Alignment) under $400. Mastercraft might not be one of the "name" tires, but they're made by Cooper and handle real good. Ride is pretty good too. Replaced original Potenza's (235/55) with 62,000 miles on 'em. Just my two cents.