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Old 04-09-2011, 07:32 PM
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well i drag my grand prix gxp wanna put some drag radials think im gunna go to a 17" rim for some gearing... but my question is will a 275x40xr17 fit on the grand prix gxp? thanks your input is appreciated.
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Well, I'm running 275/40/18s as dailies, I don't see why 275/40/17 radials wouldn't fit.
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They fit on your stock rim no rubbing against anything?
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Yeah, a few of us have been running 275/40s for a while. Not radials, just normal street tires. Someone ran radials but I can't remember how to spell his name, and I don't think he gets on often anymore.
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Thanks for the info ... I'm gunna have to run a 17" for some gearing and those radials should stick nicely thanks again bro
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i use a 26x11.5r17 drag slick.
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yea i was going to say that 2005gxp has them but he runs them on stang wheels im pretty sure
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yeah imma bout to just order some mickey's so ill letcha know how it goes
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yeah imma bout to just order some mickey's so ill letcha know how it goes
Save up for a tranny. It won't be happy with sticky tires...
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gotcha...one more question on a grand prix gxp whats they stock rim size? 18x what?
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17 wheels will not fit over the calipers will they?
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Stock up front is 18x8 and rear is 18x7. Most 17" will fit, my winter rims are 17".
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Originally Posted by GXPmattyjGXP
gotcha...one more question on a grand prix gxp whats they stock rim size? 18x what?
Fronts are 18x8 IIRC for the GXP's.
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so a 275x40xr17 will fit on a 17x8in rim ? sorry just wanna make sure before i order
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ya it will fit.
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mickey thompson says i need atleast a 9in rim :/
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no you dont, just get the tire it will fit on there. thats the recomended rim size, dosent mean you HAVE to haved a 9inch rim.
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