Tire Size

[sweet-sc]

I need new tires for my 98 SC400. I heard that 245/50/16 could rub. Does anyone have knowledge of this or besides the 225/55/16 what size is best? I am going with stock rims. Also, any sugesstion on brands.

Sweet-SC

[Mr. Curious]

brands usually dont have all great tires. however, all of kumhos tires are good tires at good prices. what type of tire are you looking for?

[sweet-sc]

I would like a tire that is a little fatter than the 225/55. I bought Yokohamas and they are crap. After only 10K I need to replace them. Wet handling, tire wear and smooth ride are my top concerns.

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[Mr. Curious]

245/50-16's should be fine, i have 245/45-17's up front on my sc. my suggestions on tires are as follows (best -> good, per your requirements):

Yokohama Avid V4S

BFGoodrich Traction T/A V

Firestone Firehawk Indy 500

Bridgestone Potenza RE950

Firestone Firehawk SZ50 EP

Bridgestone Potenza RE750

yes, i have a yoko rated #1. what yokos do you have? the avs sports and avs es100's wear significantly faster than the avid v4s'.

[Lexusfreak]

I agree with the first 2 suggestions but strongly disagree with the last 4 for many reasons. I would also put the Continental Conti Extreme Contact, the Falken Ziex ZE-512's & the Toyo Proxes 4's on your 'short list'. B)

[sweet-sc]

My Yokos are the es100. Upon further consideration, ride is my top priority and wet handling a close second. How well do the avid v4s ride?

[Lexusfreak]

From what I have heard & read....they are a fantastic tire & have gotton excellent reviews! Check out the tirerack website to see for yourself. In addition to your handling & wet weather performance.....the Yoko V4S offer a very long treadlife rating of 500 which is excellent for a high performance all season tire. It's at least 60,000 miles or more. B)