Installed wider tires on stock rims
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Re: wider yet
Originally posted by Clyde
I mounted Firehawks sz50's 245/45/17 on the front and 275/40/17 on the rears. I questioned Discount tire about the width of using 275's on 8" rims and they responded that Chevy's Camero SS uses the same width on 17". So far no problems on/off exit ramps at high speeds am waiting for spring to try out at Putnam Park.
I mounted Firehawks sz50's 245/45/17 on the front and 275/40/17 on the rears. I questioned Discount tire about the width of using 275's on 8" rims and they responded that Chevy's Camero SS uses the same width on 17". So far no problems on/off exit ramps at high speeds am waiting for spring to try out at Putnam Park.
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275s will fit on a 17x8" rim, but the tires don't look right. I have a friend with a mustang cobra, and he runs 275 drag radials on a 17x8. There is considerable sidewall buldge, and depending on inflation, the tread might not sit flat.
The tires I mounted are the widest recommended for the stock rims. One can mount wider tires, but you might run into problems.
The camaro SS and firebird WS-6s do come with 17x9s and 275s. The Z28 comes with 8" wheels and 245s.
The tires I mounted are the widest recommended for the stock rims. One can mount wider tires, but you might run into problems.
The camaro SS and firebird WS-6s do come with 17x9s and 275s. The Z28 comes with 8" wheels and 245s.
Per most manufactures (Yokohama, Goodyear, Kumho, ETC.) Min. rim with for a 275/40/17 is a 17X9. one manufacturer said 8.5 but, only one said that the rest were a minimum of 9 inch wheel.
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