Installed wider tires on stock rims
12-28-2002, 08:02 AM
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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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12-28-2002, 11:12 AM
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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.
12-28-2002, 12:17 PM
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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.
12-28-2002, 12:36 PM
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I have the Kuhmo 712's on my GSR and I'm considering them for the Maxima. Great tire for the money, dirt cheap. They do tend to grab at the road when the pavement isn't even.
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