TransAmShane

Hows it going everyone? I have a stock 99 trans am that i plan on lowering with strano springs with koni str.t shocks. I also plan on getting some torque thrust ii 17x9.5 all around with 275/40/17. Just wanting to know if ill be fine or may run into some problems such as rubbing or having to get my fenders rolled?

dojob

use this tool to plug in existing wheel specs you have compared to the new specs
http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp

stock wheel specs are:
16x8 +55 offset

leadfoot4

iTrader: (1)

I ran 17x9.5" rims, with 275/40s on my '96 Z/28, and had no clearance problems at all. Coincidentally, I was also on Strano springs. Two things are important...backspace on the wheels, and since you're lowering the car, you'll need an adjustable panhard bar, to make sure the rear axle is centered under the car. If you get wheels with 6.75-7" of backspacing, you should be OK.

TransAmShane

Thanks guys appreciate it!!

SteenH

Just another reply.
Those tires won't be any problem at all, if the wheel offset is correct of course.

TransAmShane

Do you guys think i really need to get a panhard bar? Just trying to save where i can

Darth_V8r

iTrader: (4)

I'd recommend an adjustable pan hard even if you weren't lowering it

TransAmShane

Okay ill do it then

TransAmShane

So as far as adjustable panhard bar you guys recommend anything else ill need for lowering it?

blackandgold

iTrader: (2)

Over time you should look into an adjustable TA and some lca relo brackets if you want to drag race, but the adjustable PHB should be enough for now.