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11-03-2014, 11:37 AM #1
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Light Pewter Metallic- y2k 8-cylinder catfish
What spec wheels for these tires?
What spec of 17" wheels do I need to be looking at to saddle with these tires?
Front: Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance (315 /35 R17 102W SL BSW)
Rear: Nitto NT 555R Drag Radial (315 /35 R17 102V SL BSW)
Would 17 x 9.5 be sufficient?
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11-03-2014, 12:48 PM #2
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Silver- 1999 Trans-Am, 2012 Sonic
Try this Tyre Size for Rim Size/Width Calculator - What's the best tyre size for my rim?
Looks like min for a 11.5 is 285 and Max is 315. Also Performance Tire Width | Yokohama Tire Corp.
I have 275 on a 10.5 and 255 on 9.5
Would a 315 even fit under the front? You have to roll the fenders to get them under the rear99 Trans Am, SLP Lid, Blackwing filter, smooth bellow, Ported TB, LS6 intake, Ws6 lower ram air box, OBX LT's, Magna Flow cat back, LS7 clutch, Tick MC, Hurst Shifter, Frost Tune, UMI SFC,LAC, STB, PB, Torq Arm, Super Hawk hood, Torq Thrust II, Kee Audio.
Strange S60 4:10's, D&S Rotors, S/S Brake Lines.
Nitto NT05R Track Tire's, 12.7 @ 108 / 1.82 60'
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11-03-2014, 12:52 PM #3
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11-03-2014, 02:10 PM #4
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Pewter- 2002 Trans Am WS6 M6
I run 18X10.5 on all 4 corners with 295/35/18. Anything wider and you usually have to start making modifications to make them fit. Some tires I've seen as wide as 305 fit with minimal problems. At least out back. Usually bump stops hit or some rubbing.
Last edited by raynor139; 11-03-2014 at 02:12 PM.
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11-03-2014, 02:15 PM #5
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Light Pewter Metallic- y2k 8-cylinder catfish
2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 A4 - Light Pewter Metallic
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11-03-2014, 03:08 PM #6
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11-03-2014, 03:38 PM #7
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Silver- 1999 Trans-Am, 2012 Sonic
What are your plans for the car? Street, road racing, etc. I have found with the wider tire on the front in street driving that any imperfections in the road surface the front tends to wonder or follow the tire ruts so to say. If you are planing track days road corse or auto cross then wider is definitely better. Drag racing skinner is better and street driving somewhere in the middle. I have 255-40/17's on the front and 275-40/17 on the rear and I'm happy with how it drives. Everyone has their own opinion on this topic this is mine I'm happy with the stance and handling.
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11-04-2014, 07:07 AM #8
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Light Pewter Metallic- y2k 8-cylinder catfish
Just for looks and street driving. I currently have the nasty stock 16x8 rims saddled with Nitto NT450 Extremes (245/50) on the front and Nitto NT555R drag radials (245/50) on the back. I like the results I'm getting with these tires, but want more meat and 17" rims and have for a long time now and just want to start doing research on my best options.
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Thanks, good to know.
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