Pennock's Fiero Forum
  Technical Discussion & Questions
  Tire Size and Type for a 1988 Fiero GT

Post New Topic  Post A Reply
Email This Page to Someone! | Printable Version


next newest topic | next oldest topic
Tire Size and Type for a 1988 Fiero GT by pelensky
Started on: 10-12-2019 05:39 PM
Replies: 5 (322 views)
Last post by: hnthomps on 10-14-2019 11:30 AM
pelensky
Member
Posts: 17
From:
Registered: Aug 2019


Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Rate this member

Report this Post10-12-2019 05:39 PM Click Here to See the Profile for pelenskySend a Private Message to pelenskyEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
I have a stock 1988 Fiero GT. Will 225/60/15 fit all the way around?

What kind of performance tires are available for stock wheels? I can only find touring tires except for Nitto NT860 225/60/15 (I think these are made for Australian market.
IP: Logged
PFF
System Bot
Gall757
Member
Posts: 10938
From: Holland, MI
Registered: Jun 2010


Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback





Total ratings: 90
Rate this member

Report this Post10-12-2019 06:08 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Gall757Send a Private Message to Gall757Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
 
quote
Originally posted by pelensky:

I have a stock 1988 Fiero GT. Will 225/60/15 fit all the way around?


They will fit, but you will probably not like driving the car.

 
quote
What kind of performance tires are available for stock wheels? I can only find touring tires except for Nitto NT860 225/60/15 (I think these are made for Australian market.


What you have found is the way things are. There may be a few expensive racing tires around, but no reasonable 15" performance tires.
IP: Logged
pelensky
Member
Posts: 17
From:
Registered: Aug 2019


Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback

Rate this member

Report this Post10-13-2019 07:34 PM Click Here to See the Profile for pelenskySend a Private Message to pelenskyEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
Why would I not like how it handles/drives?
IP: Logged
Patrick
Member
Posts: 36251
From: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Registered: Apr 99


Feedback score: (1)
Leave feedback





Total ratings: 458
Rate this member

Report this Post10-13-2019 07:59 PM Click Here to See the Profile for PatrickSend a Private Message to PatrickEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
 
quote
Originally posted by pelensky:

Why would I not like how it handles/drives?


Wide tires on the front can be a nuisance on a daily-driver with non-power steering, especially when it comes to turning while parking etc. Wide front tires also have more of a tendency to follow the "crown" of the road. You might be happier with 205 or 215 tires on the front instead of 225.

Keep in mind, if you're using the factory '88 GT rims, you wouldn't be able to rotate your wheels to even out tire wear anyway... if that's your reason for wanting the same size tires on all four corners.

When I was autocrossing my '88 Formula, I had 225/50/16 on all four corners, and I liked them on the track. However, driving the same car on the street, I much preferred 205/55/16 tires on the front with 225/50/16 on the back.

[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 10-13-2019).]

IP: Logged
Gall757
Member
Posts: 10938
From: Holland, MI
Registered: Jun 2010


Feedback score: N/A
Leave feedback





Total ratings: 90
Rate this member

Report this Post10-13-2019 08:44 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Gall757Send a Private Message to Gall757Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
 
quote
Originally posted by pelensky:

Why would I not like how it handles/drives?


In addition, I think you will find that fat 225 tires on narrow (6") wheels will roll side to side when cornering....increasing instability. The stock width was 205, with many people using 215 width on the stock wheels with no problems, but I think 225 may be too much.

[This message has been edited by Gall757 (edited 10-13-2019).]

IP: Logged
hnthomps
Member
Posts: 5728
From: Columbia, SC
Registered: Jul 2003


Feedback score:    (18)
Leave feedback





Total ratings: 51
Rate this member

Report this Post10-14-2019 11:30 AM Click Here to See the Profile for hnthompsSend a Private Message to hnthompsEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
There are some body differences but my 1988 Mera was based on a GT platform and the stock wheels were used for the base model. Optional Chromadoras (7" rims IIRC) were also available for thje 88s. Both wheel types used the same size of tires (245 x 50 x 15 in front and 265 x 50 x 15 in the rear). Yes it does take some effort to turn the car at low speeds (< 5 mph) but it is still managible.

Nelson
IP: Logged

next newest topic | next oldest topic

All times are ET (US)

Post New Topic  Post A Reply
Hop to:

Contact Us | Back To Main Page

Advertizing on PFF | Fiero Parts Vendors
PFF Merchandise | Fiero Gallery | Ogre's Cave
Real-Time Chat | Fiero Related Auctions on eBay



Copyright (c) 1999, C. Pennock