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Old 07-19-2010, 01:27 AM
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What is the largest size tire I would be able to fit on stock 17" rims on a 2002 Camaro SS?

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Camaro & Firebird Fitments
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Bolt Pattern

5 x 4.75" or 5 x 120.65 mm

Lug Nut Size

19 mm socket (6 sided socket preffered over 12 sided sockets) 3/4" will work in a pinch.

12 mm X 1.5 pitch commonly marketed as M12X1.5 - Recommend a "Bulge Cone Seat" style lug nut.

Wheel Fitments

The numbers in the columns are as follows:

WIDTH ..... OFFSET ......... WIDTH OF TIRE

Front and Rear

7.0" ..... +35 to +40 mm .... 215, 225, 235
7.5" ..... +35 to +45 mm .... 215, 225, 235
8.0" ..... +38 to +55 mm .... 225, 235, 245
8.5" ..... +38 to +45 mm .... 235, 245, 255
9.0" ..... +38 to +56 mm .... 255, 265, 275
9.5" ..... +38 to +56 mm .... 255, 265, 275, 285
10.0" ... +38 to +48 mm .... 265, 275, 285

REAR Only

10.0" ... +38 to +54 mm .... 275, 285, 295
10.5" ... +38 to +50 mm .... 285, 295, 305, 315
11.0" ... +45 to +56 mm .... 305, 315, 335
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No bigger than a 285
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275/40R17 is the perfect and designed tire for that wheel.


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