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Old 06-08-2006, 11:21 AM
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Anyone know what the largest tire is that I can fit on a 9.5 wheel in the rear of my camaro. I know 295 will fit but could I get a 305 on the rear?
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Neither of those fit.

285 is the biggest.
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Discount tire told me 295's
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maybe in the 555r2's since they are a little narrower
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nitto's do run narrower, so in theory u can step it up to a wider tire
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295's REQUIRE a 10" wheel per manufacturer reccomendations
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