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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 01:12 AM
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Just wondering if 17x11in rims with 245/45ZR17 tires will fit in the rear of the 1997 camaro z28. I want to get 9" in the front and 11" in the rear but not sure if it'll fit. Thanks.
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245's are like stock width.....its gonna look weird....i dont think it will work with 17x11's....maybe 295's to 315's
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 03:38 AM
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245's will not work on an 11 inch rim. absolute smallest is 275 and that will look kind of weird and give no protection to your rims at all. if you have a 17x11 wheel you need to get a 315/35/17 tire!
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the min tire you should go is 285/40/17, that is the MIN, a 245/45/17 will not even fit
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Thanks guys. One more question. What's the widest size rim you can fit under the Camaro without haveing to get a minny tub.
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Old Mar 12, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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11" wheels fit in back of Camaros with just a little persuation.
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