the biggest rim for a lowered car?
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From: Corydon Indiana
the biggest rim for a lowered car? yes my 2001 trans am has the eibach pro kit on it. I was wondering what is the biggest rim to go wit. id like to get a 18 or 19 inch rim on it. and also what would be the widest u could run ???????
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Re: the biggest rim for a lowered car? I would do no more than an 18", since the car is lowered already, if you were to go w/ a 19" I think you'd have clearence issues and possible rubbing depending on torque and width you decide to go with. I wouldn't go with more than a 315 on the back. Good luck to you!!!
Re: the biggest rim for a lowered car? The maximum width of tire will depend on the size of your wheel..
For a 17" rear rim you can go all the way to a 315.. for an 18" rim I wouldnt go wider than 295..
I also think that 18" is about the biggest you should go (looks wise) on a Camaro.. mabye 19" on a TA since they carry it off better.. then again ive seen 20"s and 19" on Camaros and if the wheels are right then it doesnt look bad <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> -- But say goodbye to traction..
If you want the look of a 19" rim in an 18" rim go with either B. Coddington or Budnik.. both offer a reverse set rim that allows them to use a 19" center on an 18" rim.. giving the "appearance" of a bigger rim.. hope that helps..
For a 17" rear rim you can go all the way to a 315.. for an 18" rim I wouldnt go wider than 295..
I also think that 18" is about the biggest you should go (looks wise) on a Camaro.. mabye 19" on a TA since they carry it off better.. then again ive seen 20"s and 19" on Camaros and if the wheels are right then it doesnt look bad <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> -- But say goodbye to traction..
If you want the look of a 19" rim in an 18" rim go with either B. Coddington or Budnik.. both offer a reverse set rim that allows them to use a 19" center on an 18" rim.. giving the "appearance" of a bigger rim.. hope that helps..
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Re: the biggest rim for a lowered car? I know a guy with the Pro-kit and he has 20s in the back and 19s in the front with no issues. It depends mostly on the offset. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
