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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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Im getting some new tires and currently i have a 94 Z28 with 275 40 17's all around. (I have the 02 SS rims) For the rear, i was thinking about getting some BFG for traction. I have nittos right now, but they are pretty bald. I'm thinking about BFG G-force TA's i think they are called. Apparently, they don't make 275 40 17's anymore. How do you guys think 295 35 17's would fit? Is that too much for my car and would it make me have a slower trap speed or anything?

Im just going to be putting 295 35 17's on the back. That should fit fine, right?

Also, what kind of DR should I go with? Any recomendaton for everyday driving? Also, do you think a wider tide such as the 275 40 17 compared to the 295 35 17 on the rear will make a difference at the track? Not so much the 60', because i know the wider tire will be better, but my trap speed? I won't lose speed, will i?
Old Aug 22, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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Is this a hard question, or did i word it bad or something'?
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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2 problems with that size. It's a lower profile which will not look right and actually lessen your traction. The tire will likely be too wide for the rim. I know some people put 285's on the stock rims but even that is cutting it.

Stick with the stock size.
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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I have bfg gforce kd's 315-35-17 on zr1s on my 01 ta they fit no prob, ull be fine with 295
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I dont know if theyll fit the rim, might be two wide, but theyll def. fit the car
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295 35 17. It will be too wide for that rim (very unsafe) and to small of a sidewall.
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What kind of tire do you suggest I get and how wide? Which tire is a good buy for everyday driving and good traction? I heard BFG doesn't make a 275/40/17 in a drag radial. Am i wrong?

So, the 2002 Camaro SS Rims can't handle 295/35/17's? If that's true, what kind of tire am i going to need to buy for good traction? I assume i would just stick with 275/40/17, but i don't know what the best buy is. I also don't want my car looking weird putting bigger tires in the back. (Which is another reason why im asking for advice)
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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Im surprised i haven't gotten any more responses. Im getting these tires next week possibly. What size rear tires should i go with? The 275/40/17? If so, which brand?
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yeah i think your rims a little to narrow for that wide of a tire
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