Will 295/45/17 Fit on a 01 firebird?
11-20-2008, 11:12 AM
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Will 295/45/17 Fit on a 01 firebird? Im not asking if the Tire will fit on the wheel, But will the sidewall, and Width clear everything?
This is a rear tire.
This is a rear tire.
11-20-2008, 12:29 PM
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Right now it's not lowered, but I had thought about doing that in the future. Do you think a 1" drop would rub?
My speedo is wrong already.
My speedo is wrong already.
11-20-2008, 09:07 PM
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If that fit, im sure these will no sweat, that tire is much taller. Do you guys think the tall sidewall will look dumb?
I am debating on getting mickey thompson ET II's which would be wider, and a little taller, or the ET I's which would be skinnier but Are a proven tire. They seem to be close to the same from what MT's website says, just diffrent size options. Do you guys know any info comparing the two in a performance aspect?
I am debating on getting mickey thompson ET II's which would be wider, and a little taller, or the ET I's which would be skinnier but Are a proven tire. They seem to be close to the same from what MT's website says, just diffrent size options. Do you guys know any info comparing the two in a performance aspect?
11-22-2008, 10:55 AM
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I think both the tires are the same compound. The only difference is the ET II was made in more low pro sizes, like the 315/30R18, 315/35R17, and such.
I'm no expert, but I think they designed the ET Street Radial as more of a "race" tire with minimal grooves and more of a slick look. The ET Street Radial II was designed with more grooves to expell water and designed for more "street friendly" applications. But like I said they are both made of the same compound.
I'm no expert, but I think they designed the ET Street Radial as more of a "race" tire with minimal grooves and more of a slick look. The ET Street Radial II was designed with more grooves to expell water and designed for more "street friendly" applications. But like I said they are both made of the same compound.
