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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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Question 325's or 275's
Well right now my T/A is lowered on sportlines (2") and the widest i can fit are 275's.

Im planning on doing a 408 N/A build.


I'm thinking about raising my car so i can fit 325's what do you think?
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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Go 325s! Every time I look at my 275's I want to punch myself in the face.
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lol i know they cant even handle my "bolt on" power and im looking at a 408 LOL!!!!
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Um, my car also has sportlines, and I can fit 315s no problem.
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Hey Black Z28 what offset are you running...? I would be thrilled if i could fit 315s.. Di you roll your fenders? BFH? I have no room
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Originally Posted by Black_Hawk_02
Hey Black Z28 what offset are you running...? I would be thrilled if i could fit 315s.. Di you roll your fenders? BFH? I have no room
I don't run them normally just tried them. They were ZR1 wheels with the 50mm offset. The Ace Slicks will fit also, 18x11 with 53mm offset, that's what I'm going with.

You will most likely want to roll the fender, as it will just be safer if you go the the road course much, which is what my car is setup for.
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I'm just looking for some hook on the streets. But yea i got ya.. Idk what my offset is... Ill pull a wheel off tomorrow and hopefully with the help of a spacer i can get them to fit.
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275 Drag Radials will do just fine with a 408. They did fine on my TT 346. I'm stepping up to a 315 but just for looks, I will more than likely get the same amount of traction as the 275's. Sidewall is what gives you traction, not width. Width will only make your car hold a corner better.
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So i need to get rid of the 18's...
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My junk with BMR lowering springs and 325s. Beat the **** out of the inner fender plus some trimming of the bumpstop. Fits great, hooks great.
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just buy a DR and u'll be all set either size traction wise... i just loveee the wide tire look
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Just to reopen this thread.

Right now... I have 17's in the front and 18's in the back... Should i grab some 17 Z06's for the back or go to 15's?
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