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Old 11-05-2006, 05:47 PM
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im replacing my stoke 16 x8" firebird wheels with 17 x 9.5" wheels. factory tires are 235/60R16, the stoke wheels currently have 215/60R16 in front, n 225/60R16 rear [previous owner]. i was wondering what would be the best size sport tire to get. i've been looking at 245/45R17, or 255/40R17. any help y'all can give me would be really appreciated.
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too small. go with a 275/40
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285 back, its the perfect size tire and like 250 in the front
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275/40ZR17 all four corners.
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Xsta is correct. If the wheels are 17x9.5 front and back, stick with 275's all the way around.
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Originally Posted by mycamaroSS
285 back, its the perfect size tire and like 250 in the front
250 in the front? lmao

like xtaz said 275's all the way around.




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