I have an opportunity to get an excellent price on a set of four 225-60-16 Blizzaks to run on my '99 Z-28. I'm not concerned about running the larger diameter on the rear, but I'm worried about the slightly larger diameter causing fender interference in the front when turning into driveways, etc. Has anyone out there run this size and did you have any problems? I enjoy driving my car year round and have not had any real problems here in Wisconsin with "all season" tires as long as they had good tread. It's time for new winter tires and this deal is hard to pass up.

 

Well, according to my handy, dandy, tire size calculator, going from 245/50/16's to 225/60/16's will mean going from a tire diameter of 25.6" to 26.6", which is obviously 1", but only means 1/2" extra height to the tire in relation to the fender lip (only 1/2" more sidewall). IMO, I don't see a problem, and I don't think they would rub at all? As much as you're adding height to the tire, it will now be narrower by about 1", so things will sort of balance out in theory.

I say if you're getting a good deal for them, go for it! (I've got a set of 215/60/16's to put on my car this year........the factory RS-A's were OK, but I think a true snow tire will be better this year).

 

Listen to Capn Pete. He's correct.

 

I had 225/60/16 Blizzaks on my 99 Z28 through 2 winters with no problems.

 

I have that exact setup, tire size and all. Blizzak WS-50 at all four corners. No problems at all. The car handles awesome in the snow. The larger diameter wheel is an advantage in the winter. It doesn't through the speed off too much either.

I mounted them on a set of Firebird take-off wheels from SLP. Not the prettiest rim, but better and cheaper than any steel rim I found. You could also get the full kit, balanced and mounted on steel rims, from Tire Rack.

 

Thanks for the replies. I cracked a fender on a Corvette that I once owned when I went to a slightly larger tire. Pulled into a service station a little too fast! The tire just barely touched the fender lip and resulted in a $500 repair. Being an old hot rodder, I put oversize tires on almost all my vehicles, but never worried with steel fenders!!