bluecalais79 Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 I recently went for a set of 225-60-16 (radial) tires as recommended by Tire Rack for my 2 door 3.1 1996 Supreme with 16 inch wheels. After the purchase I checked the manual the manual which listed 215's as the recommended size. I don't think this makes all that much difference, would anyone disagree? There's no wheel-well rub but I do note they are barely contained within the wheel well itself. Mud Flaps are planned to be installed. Does anyone think this might be too much tire for this car? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMan Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 My car came with stock 5 spokes with 225/60/16 tires from the factory, so you're right on target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Escobar Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 I'm not sure why the manual recommends that. 225/60/R16 was the defacto tire size for GM's midsize and full size FWD cars in the 90's and 2000's. That's what I had on my Cutlass when I bought it and it fit fine. No rubbing or other issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecalais79 Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Agreed, I've got the 5 spoke version and I agree these are just fine. I also believe these 5 spoke wheels were among the nicest looking wheels GM ever offered in any GM division at any time. Really glad Olds got them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 (edited) My car was 205/70/15, I run a 225/60/16 on 1991GTP X-Laces. At full turn they rub the fender liner in the front so I just don't do it. Edited August 14, 2017 by Imp558 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlassdude96 Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 215 is for the base 16" rim while the optional 5 spook wheels got 225 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecalais79 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Makes total sense, thanks. I just got the new style Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring that just came out (?), they seem to be ok so far. Mine is the FE-1 ride with the 5 spoke wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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