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I would like to replace the rear tires on my 02 SS Camaro for this upcoming season. Iam currently running 17x9.5 OE Z06 wheels with Toyo proxes 275 40 17s that have turned hard with age. I wanted to install Toyo proxes tq 315 35 17s for the looks and performance, but have been enlightened on this forum that this is a poor choose. So my question is if I buy replacement OE Z06 18X10.5 wheels with the Toyo proxes tq 315 35 18s is this the best combo for my money to get the results I want?
It really depends on the brand of the tire, as some are wifer than others in the same numbered size, but on a 17x9.5" wheel a 275 is your best overall bet. Also a 315/35/17 Nitto 555R drag radial runs very narrow for its size, and it will fit a 9.5" wheel. It will bow over a little but nothing like a 315 Toyo. Just a thought
Ok so I searched 555rs and they look good, write up sounds good and price is inline. Definitely less expensive than new rims and tires.
Thanks for the advice.
Sorry it took so long to get back on this but I did get a pair of 315 Nittos installed and am very happy with the look and performance.Thanks again for the advice.
I did not do any mods to run the 315s on the back.
SO this is Stock Ride height in rear with the Nitth 555r 315s!?
Have a 01 thats procharged and it only has 7300 miles, not willing to do BFH "mod" or Roll the Fenders.. But am very interested n getting more tire under the rear of this car.
Thank yoU!
SO this is Stock Ride height in rear with the Nitth 555r 315s!?
Have a 01 thats procharged and it only has 7300 miles, not willing to do BFH "mod" or Roll the Fenders.. But am very interested n getting more tire under the rear of this car.
Thank yoU!
Same here, I would never hack up a nice low mile car like that. I am curious on the backspacing oh his wheels.
I have 315/35/17 mickey thompsons and yes its on my factory ws6 9” rim with no issues and have even run my best times with them so fat a 1.7 60’ time. My car has low miles ans i didnt have to hack anything up to make them fit. They fit fine with no issues i probly have about a inch of clearance
My car is stock ride height with stock springs and shocks. I am soooo happy with the look and performance of the Nittos and no issues. Although I do not drive around with passengers in the back seats and so dont know if that would cause rubbing. The performance compared to my eight year old Toyos is amazing.
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