rear tires

**jjc239** · 10-17-2010, 05:08 PM

is it just me or has anybody else thought wth was holden thinking when they put 245's on the rear

i heard there have been some clearance issues on the rear and was wondering how wide i can go on the back in terms of rim width

**cammed goat** · 10-17-2010, 05:17 PM

I have heard on the stock 17s a 275/40 tire could be run without rubbing. I run my stock 17s with 245s all around for winter.

**jjc239** · 10-17-2010, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

I have heard on the stock 17s a 275/40 tire could be run without rubbing. I run my stock 17s with 245s all around for winter.

on the stock rims??!! i heard 255 are the limit for the rims. can any one confirm this?

**98maro** · 10-17-2010, 08:48 PM

i had 285/40/17 no problems..
rim was 17x9.5

**TmaxicanA** · 10-18-2010, 09:12 AM

275/40zr18 rubbed on my dads. cut a new tread line in the tire lol

**namvetdmz** · 10-18-2010, 10:35 AM

Would like to know , if i put 315-35-17 tires on 17x11 rims on rear will i have any rubbing issues car has stock 275-40-17 on it now thanks guys

**derbs** · 10-18-2010, 03:03 PM

Not on stock bolts.

**jjc239** · 10-19-2010, 06:57 AM

does anyone know how wide i can go on stock 17 rims? there only 8 in wide

**cammed goat** · 10-19-2010, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by namvetdmz

Would like to know , if i put 315-35-17 tires on 17x11 rims on rear will i have any rubbing issues car has stock 275-40-17 on it now thanks guys

You would rub something fierce. You would have to install mini-tubs in the rear and install longer studs in the axles. Possibly have to use wheel spacers as well.

**cammed goat** · 10-19-2010, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by TmaxicanA

275/40zr18 rubbed on my dads. cut a new tread line in the tire lol

Inside tread or outer? I run 275/35/18 on the rear. The original KDW2s didn't rub but the G-Forces do from the tread design. I might run some drag springs in the future. I am not a fan of cutting the rear wheelarches.

**maksSS** · 10-19-2010, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by namvetdmz

Would like to know , if i put 315-35-17 tires on 17x11 rims on rear will i have any rubbing issues car has stock 275-40-17 on it now thanks guys

On my 02 ss I had 320-30-18 and it rubbed thr tire flat but only on one side. But I had to beat in my Q panels.

**MUD55** · 03-03-2011, 06:11 PM

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**BKHgto04** · 03-03-2011, 07:00 PM

I am running 275/40's on a 18x9.5 rim with drag bags. If it were not for the drag bags they would rub like crazy on take off and on bumps.

**TLS_Addict** · 03-05-2011, 07:29 AM

I had 275/40/17s and they didnt rub. The passenger side touched just a hair but not enough to barely leave a mark. Some cars are different. Honestly, some cars hit and some dont. Get drag bags and you wont have an issue. It might make a fart sound once in a while though....lol

**Sarge** · 03-06-2011, 05:40 AM

Originally Posted by jjc239

is it just me or has anybody else thought wth was holden thinking when they put 245's on the rear

i heard there have been some clearance issues on the rear and was wondering how wide i can go on the back in terms of rim width

Well as you know the GTO's "squat" and present some different issues than the FBody guys.
I have a 2004 GTO myself. Going on 7 years now. I have modified the suspension/Springs/Shocks/Bushings etc. and have rolled the rear fenders years ago.
I have run Mickey Thompsons 275/40/17 on the stock 17" wheel with no issue.
I have run Nitto's 275/40/17 on the stock 17" wheel no issue.

Many stock GTO guys run the Nitto's with no issue and a "little" rub with the M/T's.

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...ight=gto+tires