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Old 11-28-2009, 10:01 AM
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I have the TTMs at home - 17x9 fronts and 17x10.5s rears - thanks for all the input. I'm gonna go with 315s in the back. I have not lowered my car (don't plan too either) and although I know that the 315 rears will stick out about flush with the outside of the fender, it appears I'd have to hit something really, really harsh to bottom the tire into the fender lip. I did a rough measurement of the bump stop to the axle and it appears that I have less travel there than between the tire and the fender - I have an SS with the spacers. Any input on this - maybe a second set of jounce spacers for extra insurance?

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I have the same setup on my Trans Am.. Same TTMs with 275/40 up front and 315/35 in the rear. I am alos not lowered either. I am Nittos all around. 555 NT EXTREMES (street tires)

I am looking to get rid of my TTMs and go with C6 wheels.. black with a machine lip

Here are some pics for ya








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Pictures look great - Thanks. Looks like you did no mods at all -do you think an extra spacer would be a good idea? Thanks
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Pictures look great - Thanks. Looks like you did no mods at all -do you think an extra spacer would be a good idea? Thanks
I didn't do any mods like you said. Bolted them right up... I wouldnt do the spacer.. The rears stick out a bit


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Damn that looks sweet
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Originally Posted by Poison
Hey guys,

I have the TTMs at home - 17x9 fronts and 17x10.5s rears - thanks for all the input. I'm gonna go with 315s in the back. I have not lowered my car (don't plan too either) and although I know that the 315 rears will stick out about flush with the outside of the fender, it appears I'd have to hit something really, really harsh to bottom the tire into the fender lip. I did a rough measurement of the bump stop to the axle and it appears that I have less travel there than between the tire and the fender - I have an SS with the spacers. Any input on this - maybe a second set of jounce spacers for extra insurance?

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If you want extra insurance, get a adjustable UMI PHB .
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Th guys that built the engine, tranny, and rear end put in a BMR panhard bar. It's not adjustable, but it's heavy duty. The rear end appears centered up real well - about 2mm difference on the wheel wells.




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