Duc96cr

My ‘86 has the stock wheels, the wider versions for Z52 and Sport Suspension. It looks as if my choices are limited, and I would like to keep the stock wheels. Any suggestions ? I’m not looking to spend a lot but obviously would like a decent tire.

JR Edwards

The only tires I found for my 87 were BFG Comp2 255 50 16 I got mine from Sams. They were the only tires for on road use.

Duc96cr

Pickin’s are slim, JR. Thanks for the input. My wife told me I don’t need tires. I guess if anyone would know, she would. Shes such an automotive guru. Funny thing, she put a nail in one tire and bought all four so they’d match . The haves and the have nots. In case you’re wondering, I’ m the have not.

Incorvettei

The BFG 255s are a great tire. Just bought all 4 for 520 dollars. I didn’t think that was too bad

Duc96cr

So far the BFG’s are about all I’ve seen too. At least every one says they’re a good tire. I was hoping to find something “ less expensive “.

JR Edwards

You could check out 245 50 16 should work and you can get Faulkens for 85.00 each

ls777z

I've gotten mine from Pep Boys.

Saip

Hi, I think 245/50r16 cannot go with 9" rim (Z52)... At least this useful site says so: https://tiresize.com/tiresizes/255-50R16.htm

auto_cran

You CAN put them on the 9.5" rim. I know because the PO installed them on my '84 Z51 (with the 9.5" rims on the rear) right before I got the car.

They fit and they do ok - as I've put a few thousand miles on them. BUT I wouldn't recommend them. These cars (MY 84-87) were designed for 255s and that's what should be on them. First chance I get, I'm changing mine and getting those BFGs.

auto_cran

Duc96cr

I once bought some 245’s but never installed them. I think they were for a Camaro or Mustang. My Mustang SVO had 16’s on it, i think my Taurus SHO did too. The stock Goodyears were atrocious. It pretty surprising that there are so few options available for 16” tires as there were a lot of cars using that size . It would seem like it would be an opportunity for the smaller tire makers.

84 4+3

If you look at BFGs rim width reccomendation they tell you a 9" is the max on the width too... meaning a Z51 rim is a half inch wider than what it should be mounted on in the stock tire size. I can attest to the BFG being a an good tire though.

Duc96cr

I can’t picture 1/2” causing a problem and I can’t picture me losing any sleep over it.