Quick Question

**babynate18** · 02-11-2009, 06:40 AM

Ok, i am looking at buying some 17 x 9.5 rims and was wondering what tire size i should get for my car? I have a 96 firebird incase that matters.

**Eugenio_SS** · 02-11-2009, 08:10 AM

get 275/40-17 ... perfect fit for that size.

**babynate18** · 02-12-2009, 07:29 AM

ok, and will i have to recalibrate my speedo going from a 245/50/16 to that?

**Eugenio_SS** · 02-12-2009, 12:23 PM

no ... it's the exact same overall size.
the wheel is 17" but the tire sidewall is slightly shorter... but overall, it's the same size in height.

**babynate18** · 02-19-2009, 08:22 PM

ok, i was also wondering if 275/40/17s for the front wheels is too wide? Will it effect steering a whole lot?

**MYSCZ06** · 02-19-2009, 11:03 PM

nope you will be ok!

**Eugenio_SS** · 02-20-2009, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by babynate18

ok, i was also wondering if 275/40/17s for the front wheels is too wide? Will it effect steering a whole lot?

nope... those are stock size for SS/WS6.
I ride w/ 315s in the front and no issues.... so you'll be fine w/ 275s.

**babynate18** · 02-20-2009, 11:02 AM

ok great, well i believe that i am getting my rims today, so when i get everything on i will post pics for everyone to see!

**suede** · 02-20-2009, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Eugenio_SS

nope... those are stock size for SS/WS6.
I ride w/ 315s in the front and no issues.... so you'll be fine w/ 275s.

yea your a crazy canadian too....

**babynate18** · 02-20-2009, 05:23 PM

haha, well i have them on, as soon as i get some day light tomorrow i am gonna get some pics up for everyone to see

**babynate18** · 02-23-2009, 03:15 PM

**suede** · 02-23-2009, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by babynate18

you should hardwire your radar detector....

**babynate18** · 02-23-2009, 03:19 PM

if i knew how i would definately, that cord always gets in the way, but hey it gets the job done as is and has kept me out a bit of trouble lol

**suede** · 02-23-2009, 06:04 PM

I did a write up on it... let me go find it....

**suede** · 02-23-2009, 06:08 PM

Well here's Sarges write up for a GTO... but the principle is the exact same....

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...radar+detector

and heres mine that i threw together for my Trans Am... look at them both and you will see what you gotta do, its easy....

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showpost.p...54&postcount=5