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Old 03-31-2008, 11:23 PM
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I've decided to keep my Pro-Star wheels, the rears are 15/8 (5.5 back spacing), i was going to go with some 275/60/15s, but was advised not to jump from a 25" to a 28" with my stock 3.42 gears, that i would really hurt my low-end, so i'm looking at these other sizes, which ones would you guys pick, or if you have pix of how they look on your cars, here are the sizes & height of the 3.

26" tall 235/60/15 ( i think this would look too naked in the wheel well)

26" tall 275/50/15 ( this tire is wide & might give too much of a low profile look)

27" tall 255/60/15 ( this would be my pick, not too wide & fill the well good, but its 27", might still hurt low-end)

If any of you have done this, please give me some feedback on if it really hurt your low-end power on your 3.42 gears, this is on a 6sp. I just can't get away from how sweet these Pro stars will look on this Camaro.
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If you plan on keeping the 3.42 I say 275/50s.
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275/60/15 and a 4.10
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Originally Posted by Kurt
If you plan on keeping the 3.42 I say 275/50s.
Yes, i will be keeping the 3.42s

Kurt, (off subject), nice ride btw, i noticed your exhaust, what set-up do you have?
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3200 vig stall, 3.42, and 275/50/15. 1.7 60ft on stock motor.
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I ran 275/50R15's on mine with no problems. Go with those.




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