Mavn

iTrader: (3)

Whatd the skinniest tire i car run on the stock 02 SS rims? I have 275 all around, but want to go 275 ET streets in the rear and something a bit smaller in the front. Will 255/45/17 work?

Any help is appreciated!

Thanks!

Ellsworth

245 is pretty common

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

255/45/17 would not be a good choice, since it's 0.38" taller than the 275/40/17 that you'd have in the rear.

On the other hand, you could use a 245/45/17 up front, and that would only be 0.02" taller than the rears - which is imperceptible. 245 is really the most narrow you should go on the stock 9" wide wheels.

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

235/45/17(25.33") is as narrow as you should go and is about 1/3" shorter than stock, while still working well with a 9" wide wheel.
FYI, the size range for a 235/45/17 is 7.5" up to 9" wide wheel.

LetsRide

iTrader: (3)

I don't like the little bit stretch that you get with 245/45/17 on my front.

Jay-P

iTrader: (16)

Are you doing this just for looks? Or in hopes of better ets?

VinR1

iTrader: (17)

I ran 245/45s on my front ZR1s with no problems - made turning easier and not nearly as much tramlining as compared to the 275s...

Latch

iTrader: (8)

Stretched tires are not a good look... just use the correct size tire for the wheel or get narrower wheels.

Photochop

iTrader: (74)

Whats the point? It looks goofy and the weight difference will be insignificant in regards to ET

VinR1

iTrader: (17)

245mm = 9.6in... how is that goofy or stretched on a 9" or 9.5" wheel?

Latch

iTrader: (8)

245s are a better fit on 8" wide wheels. Of course you could put it on a 9" wide wheel but why? I'm curious as to why the OP wants to run mismatched tire sizes.

ReggieLSx

I got 9 inch fronts with 245s and they are stretched too bad they are completely flush with the wheel as id like. I would say 245s on 8 inch thats what i had previous. What looks killer is the ss wheels narrowed and widened so you can run bigs and littles, i like the ss wheels.