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Cody Alan B5
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Hey guys, well as you know I am new to this forum and I have a question, here goes.
Recently I purchased a set of 89-93 supercoupe factory alloys for my 94 Thunderbird V8 LX. This stock equipment (tire) rating for the alloys is 225/60/16.
Would it be possible for me to install 235/60/16 tires? Could I even get away with 245/60/16 tires? The reason I chose to upgrade to SC wheels is because I wanted to retain the originality of my Thunderbird, and also because I didn't want to add too much additional unsprung mass, or worse an incorrect offset. I figured I would be best for me to stick with the SuperCoupe alloys, I hope that i'm right.
And also, will my car receive any noticable benifit, other than cornering response and turn-in, by equipping wider tires. ( I know that alignments can effect these factors as well.)
We have a 93 Mazda Miata, a very well engineered car from the ground
up... ( Much like the Thunderbird, the Miata has an incredible suspension system to work with, it has double wishbone front and rear. ) We once installed 195/60/14 Falken Azeniz Tires on the original 185/60/14 rims and didn't have any complications. ( steering response and turn-in traction was substantially increased.. )
Recently I purchased a set of 89-93 supercoupe factory alloys for my 94 Thunderbird V8 LX. This stock equipment (tire) rating for the alloys is 225/60/16.
Would it be possible for me to install 235/60/16 tires? Could I even get away with 245/60/16 tires? The reason I chose to upgrade to SC wheels is because I wanted to retain the originality of my Thunderbird, and also because I didn't want to add too much additional unsprung mass, or worse an incorrect offset. I figured I would be best for me to stick with the SuperCoupe alloys, I hope that i'm right.
And also, will my car receive any noticable benifit, other than cornering response and turn-in, by equipping wider tires. ( I know that alignments can effect these factors as well.)
We have a 93 Mazda Miata, a very well engineered car from the ground
up... ( Much like the Thunderbird, the Miata has an incredible suspension system to work with, it has double wishbone front and rear. ) We once installed 195/60/14 Falken Azeniz Tires on the original 185/60/14 rims and didn't have any complications. ( steering response and turn-in traction was substantially increased.. )