Pros/Cons of Running 225 50R16?

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Pros/Cons of Running 225 50R16?

December 10, 2009, 03:30:40 PM

Got a set of new tires in 225-50R16, the stock TC wheel is 225-60R16. Aside from the speedo being off, is there anything that I should be concerned about running this tire set? its a 1.7" difference in tire height which will lower the car some more.

Pros/Cons of Running 225 50R16?

Reply #1 – December 10, 2009, 06:52:37 PM

Bigger fender gaps, bit harsher ride. It'll look goofy. It wont look lowered.

A better idea is a 245/50-16. Gives it a little more sidewall but still lower profile because of the wider tread. Also closer to stock height.

Pros/Cons of Running 225 50R16?

Reply #2 – December 10, 2009, 07:13:00 PM

Its already on a 1" drop, who knows I suppose. The tires were free and I need them badly to replace my dry rotted ones from the car sitting the past two years. Im not too worried about the harsher ride, its not a daily driver anymore.

Pros/Cons of Running 225 50R16?

Reply #3 – December 10, 2009, 08:35:25 PM

Well you cant argue with free.

Pros/Cons of Running 225 50R16?

Reply #4 – December 12, 2009, 11:43:14 AM

I run 225/55/16s on Snowflakes. Works fine for me.

Pros/Cons of Running 225 50R16?

Reply #5 – December 12, 2009, 09:02:03 PM

I'm running 225-50/16's on snowflakes, and with a stock ride height, the tire to body gaps are a little larger than I'd like. I really need to get around to installing the 95GT springs I bought. I really like the way they ride and stick in the corners.

Pros/Cons of Running 225 50R16?

Reply #6 – December 13, 2009, 06:59:29 AM

i think ford should have put them on from the begining, i say put the on.