ed blaq Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 Instead of sinking $750-$1000 on a set of new rims for the 95 I was toying with the idea of keeping the stock rims and going to a lower profile tire. Any ideas on what a safe size would be for the Lac? I was thinking a 215 55R 16 might be within safe boundaries? A little lower and wider! Stock is 225 60R16 Any input appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob D Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 I've run (and am running) 255/50x16 on two STS's, with many spirited miles logged. No problems whatsoever. This results in very little speedo error (-1.8%) if I remember correctly, when deviating from the stock size of 225/60x16. The result (in the picture below) is a nice, wide low profile with a footprint of eight inches of rubber on the ground. Be advised that this larger rolling mass (resistance) will affect the gas mileage negatively (~1.5 mpg for me), and shave a little off your ET. It all depends on what your'e after... '93 STS.. opened, dropped, wide...fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoo Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 If you want to modify the rims just get the ones you have painted white, should look cool with your car and then white-out the chrome around your doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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