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avmtdan · Joined: 20 Jun 2010 Posts: 185 Location: Covington, GA

What was the correct tire size for the mesh wheels on the Mclarens? Ive got a set a rims, but need to a size. Also, any suggestions on what kind of tires to put on?
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plumkrazy · Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 10:21 am Post subject:

Pretty sure the Conv. all got 225-60-15 where the Coupes got 225-50-15 for a little more pickup off the line.

Choices are limited for both sizes. Most will have to be ordered.

birdiestobehad · Joined: 10 Nov 2011 Posts: 42 Location: Charlotte, NC

I just had BF Goodrich Advantage T/A 225-60-15's put on my '86 a couple of months ago. Reasonably priced and my shop was able to install the day after I ordered them, so should be easy to get. A good all weather tire, ride nice and not too noisy with the top down. I drive the car almost daily so I was looking for something that could handle all conditions and last longer than expensive performance tires.

Good luck!
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99gt · Joined: 09 Mar 2014 Posts: 7 Location: Virginia

Stock tire size on a 1987 is 225/60/15. I'm using Kuhmo's on my '87. Price was right, they wear well and aren't too noisy.

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CocoLoco · Joined: 14 Aug 2011 Posts: 226 Location: Monroeville, PA

I too put the BF Goodrich Advantage T/A 225-60-15's on my 1990 last summer. White letters in of course.

I think (but am not sure) Gatorbacks may have come on the car originally. These are still available but are about $300 each. A little too pricy for me.
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svo413 · Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 6:11 pm Post subject: Tires

There are not many choices these days on good tires. I went with Falken 912 tires. While they do not look impressive, they seem to perform well. Beware, if the tire you are looking at is out of stock, its been discontinued.
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avmtdan · Joined: 20 Jun 2010 Posts: 185 Location: Covington, GA

Thanks all for the info. Got a rim I need straightened and then I will be getting some rubber.
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