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Old Nov 8, 2025 | 07:32 AM
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Hi guys. Can someone tell me what the biggest wheels and tires that will fit my 96 Trans Am. I'm thinking on 275x40-17s front and 315x35-17s (Or 305x35-18s). I am about to install a set of Air-Shocks in the rear also. Thanks.
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Old Nov 8, 2025 | 10:53 AM
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I've seen fourth gens with 20's, so you can go pretty big if you want to. Not sure about ride quality.
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Old Nov 8, 2025 | 04:16 PM
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Thank You
I really don't want to go larger than an 18", even that if I have to. I'm ole' school i still like to see abit of rubber on the ground between the rim and street. Thanks for your input.
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I have seen guys fitting 315 wide tires on all 4 corners of their cars, front has more room than the rear. I'm running 295/35 on 18x10.5 wheels with minimal clearancing on the rear needed, but all depends on offset. 275/40/17 is the factory SS and WS6 tire size so they will fit no problem
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Okay thank you. I'll look into the offset I'd be needing.
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