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ls2_GTO_Ftw
11-11-2008, 01:02 PM
I know some people are going to say "Search Button" but I dont have to time search around. Work time.

So heres the deal, I am going to widen my STock 17s to 9 or 9.5 in the back.

Whats the perfect size tire for that width?

Thanks,

JAred



ls2_GTO_Ftw
11-11-2008, 03:00 PM
265s?
ddawson
11-11-2008, 03:13 PM
275 to 295.

245/45-17 = 25.7"

265/40-17 = 25.3"
265/40-17 = 26.4"
275/40-17 = 25.7"
285/40-17 = 26"
my dad's GTO rocks
11-11-2008, 03:19 PM
275 to 295.

245/45-17 = 25.7"

265/40-17 = 25.3"
265/40-17 = 26.4"
275/40-17 = 25.7"
285/40-17 = 26"

theres ur answer :)
ls2_GTO_Ftw
11-11-2008, 11:10 PM
275 to 295.

245/45-17 = 25.7"

265/40-17 = 25.3"
265/40-17 = 26.4"
275/40-17 = 25.7"
285/40-17 = 26"

Nice! You think i would rub with not doing anything with the fenders?
Dreamcastin
11-11-2008, 11:12 PM
depends on tire brand
nitto wont rub, bfg prob will.
its a tight fit with 275s
ddawson
11-12-2008, 08:36 AM
Nice! You think i would rub with not doing anything with the fenders?

That will depend on how they add the width but I would trim the fender to be sure.

Nothing like buying new tires and shredding them on the highway at 65MPH. I think your biggest problem will be with the inside fender well. I big hammer may take care of that but again it will depend on the offset.

I would look at going to a 9" rim which would support the 275 tire just fine. If all the width is being added to the inside then one more inch shouldn’t cause too much trouble.
Doric
11-12-2008, 08:43 AM
You have time to post a new thread, time to check back in on it from time to time, reply, but no time to search?
GroupAwheels.com
11-12-2008, 11:15 AM
I know some people are going to say "Search Button" but I dont have to time search around. Work time.

So heres the deal, I am going to widen my STock 17s to 9 or 9.5 in the back.

Whats the perfect size tire for that width?

Thanks,

JAred

Do a 275-35-18. You can do 285-35-18 but that is taller, and will most likely require you to roll your fender lip.
ls2_GTO_Ftw
11-12-2008, 11:35 AM
You have time to post a new thread, time to check back in on it from time to time, reply, but no time to search?

Everyone else is being just cool about it. I was done with work at that time i replied. Were all family here! haha

I was going to get nittos 555rs. I might just roll and cut the fenders just to make sure.

I was thinking of just going a 275/40 maybe a 265/40 just becasue its cheaper?

Would .5 inches matter? Or should i not do 9.5 and just stick with 9 inch wide?