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Old 04-05-2006, 08:12 PM   #1
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tires

on a forth gen trans am what is the stock tire size and how wide of a tire can i go before i get rubbing.
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Old 04-05-2006, 08:48 PM   #2
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There should be a tire placard (sticker) on the car telling you the stock size tire (although I am sure someone will chime in soon)
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Old 04-05-2006, 09:00 PM   #3
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mine are 245/50/16
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Old 04-06-2006, 03:58 AM   #4
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my 2002 is 275 /40/17's
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Old 04-06-2006, 06:14 AM   #5
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firebirds can take more meat in the rear (that sounds really gay) than camaros due to the fender bulges. ive got 285's in the back on a 9.5 rim. yes stock size is 245/50/16 and the factory plus one size is 275/40/17.
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Old 04-06-2006, 01:42 PM   #6
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The stock size is 245/50/16 for plain Z28's and Firebirds. The SS and WS6 cars have the 275/40/17 on 17x9.5 wheels. You can run 315/35/17 on 17x11 wheels on the rear but you most likely have to trim the bumpstops like I did and you might need to center the rear with an adjustable panhard bar or hammer in the inner fender if it rubs a little. I just needed to trim the bumpstops and my 315's fit fine.
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firebirds can take more meat in the rear
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I was able to put 315-35ZR17 Nitto Drags on the back of my SS with only a 9.5 wheel, and no beating the fender.
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