Try again - What are 4.2 owners replacing their 235/50-16s with?
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Try again - What are 4.2 owners replacing their 235/50-16s with?
This size seems to be going extinct.
The most logical replacement size, 255/45-16 does nto seem to exist.
245/50-16 is 0.3" higher (radius)
Earlier I was pointed to the wheel adn tire forum. While I appreciate the input, i'm not interested in general techical education - i know the facts - I'm looking for specific experience from C5 A6 4.2 owners who MUST be facing this problem.
Any advice / experience? What are you all doing?
Thanks,
Grant
The most logical replacement size, 255/45-16 does nto seem to exist.
245/50-16 is 0.3" higher (radius)
Earlier I was pointed to the wheel adn tire forum. While I appreciate the input, i'm not interested in general techical education - i know the facts - I'm looking for specific experience from C5 A6 4.2 owners who MUST be facing this problem.
Any advice / experience? What are you all doing?
Thanks,
Grant
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If you are trying to stay with 16" rims, and want all-season tires, you'll have to change size to...
245/50/16, which will be slightly larger rolling diameter, but within tolerance. If you go to Tire Rack's website, you'll see several choices for performance all-season tires, including some of the most "popular" models.
You can paly around with different sizes on the <a href="http://miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html">tire size calculator</a>, but make sure you never go more than 2% variance from your stock size. The 235/50/16 vs. 245/50/16 results in a 1.6" variance, a slightly larger rolling diameter, but you should be okay. It is a wider tread, and a slightly higher sidewall.
Good luck!!!
You can paly around with different sizes on the <a href="http://miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html">tire size calculator</a>, but make sure you never go more than 2% variance from your stock size. The 235/50/16 vs. 245/50/16 results in a 1.6" variance, a slightly larger rolling diameter, but you should be okay. It is a wider tread, and a slightly higher sidewall.
Good luck!!!
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Guys, thanks for the response, but I'm trying to find what works as close as possible to stock.
That means:
235/50-16 (one lousy choice)
245/50-16 (+0.3" radius - what do people feel with this height increase?
255/45-16 - ideal but non-existent
- other ideas --- on the stock wheels?
Grant
235/50-16 (one lousy choice)
245/50-16 (+0.3" radius - what do people feel with this height increase?
255/45-16 - ideal but non-existent
- other ideas --- on the stock wheels?
Grant
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I switched FROM 17 to 16 - potholes and ride.
What's this "come on" stuff? - I'm askling a simple question. I dont WANT delicate, lousy riding tires. I have a sports car. My s6 is my Wagon.
And yep, I'm not looking to throw money at wheels.
I see zillions of A6 4.2s out there with 16s. Dont they replace tires?
Grant
And yep, I'm not looking to throw money at wheels.
I see zillions of A6 4.2s out there with 16s. Dont they replace tires?
Grant