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  1. scott black

    scott black Rookie

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    #1 scott black, Dec 27, 2007
    I am looking at a set of tires for my AC Mark IV (Cobra). Can anyone tell me the difference in dimensions between a 245/50R16 and a 255/50R16? The car is now shod in the rear with the 255, but they don't have its replacement. Will the 245 be ok as a replacement? The front is a 225/50R16.

    Anyone have any experience with the Potenza RE960 AS Pole Position?
     
  2. JoshVette

    JoshVette Formula Junior

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    #2 JoshVette, Dec 27, 2007
    There's is not much if any difference in the width between the 245 and 255, maybe a centimeter.

    How wide is your the rim it's fitting on? I'm guessing 8 1/2 - 9 inch wide rim?

    On my C5 Vette, the front rim is 8 inches wide by 17 tall and it can go from a 245 all the way up to a 275 tire so you don't have anything to worry about with a 245 tire.

    Josh
     
  3. TX907

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    #3 TX907, Dec 28, 2007
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  4. exproject

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    #4 exproject, Dec 28, 2007
    The contact patch will be slightly wider, and the sidewall will be marginally smaller, that's about all.
     
  5. scott black

    scott black Rookie

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    #5 scott black, Dec 28, 2007
    I posted my query on several different groups that I belong to, but the responses here were by far the smartest and most valuable. Thanks!
     
  6. DIGMAN52

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    #6 DIGMAN52, Dec 29, 2007
    Scott, I have had the Bridgestone SO3's for 2 years and 5,000 miles and really like them in wet and dry conditions. I think they are similar to the pole position.
     
  7. JoshVette

    JoshVette Formula Junior

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    #7 JoshVette, Dec 29, 2007
    Scott, sent you a PM.

    Josh
     

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