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Old 08-10-2008, 07:20 AM   #1
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3rd Gen 17's

Looking at wheels for my 86. Will 275 50 17 fit? Anyone run these? Are spacers needed and will I have a problem rubbing the LCA/frame when turning the steeing wheel from lock to lock?
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Old 08-10-2008, 08:20 AM   #2
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I have 275/40/17s on the vert buuut Im running a 4th gen rear and 2" spacers up front for the 2001 SS wheels.

I just have some slight rubbing up on the front wheels cause the ASC installed SFC's Other than that, no problems what-so-ever.
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Old 08-10-2008, 03:18 PM   #3
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I'd say the 50's will be too tall; go for 275/40s. Ted is running 17x9's with 275/40s at all 4 corners on his '89 IROC, and it looks damn good.
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Old 08-10-2008, 06:47 PM   #4
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I have 17x9.5" ronals with 275/40-17's they fit perfect and never rub on my formula.

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Old 08-11-2008, 02:28 PM   #5
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ROH 17x9s with 275-40R/17s all around, no spacers needed, minor rubbing on the plastic fender liners at steering lock.
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Old 08-18-2008, 11:03 AM   #6
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I have 17x9.5" ronals with 275/40-17's they fit perfect and never rub on my formula.

-Jim
Seeing as this was a "factory" wheel for 2 years there should be no problem. I also have the R15's and the same tire size, I occasionally rub on the plastic fender liners. I think you can adjust them a little though.50's would be very tall and throw the speedo off quite a bit.
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Old 08-18-2008, 11:37 AM   #7
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50's would be very tall and throw the speedo off quite a bit.
Actually it's only ~1" taller, and the speedo would read 4% slow.


275/45/17 is definitely the way to go though.

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Old 08-18-2008, 11:50 AM   #8
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Actually it's only ~1" taller, and the speedo would read 4% slow.


275/45/17 is definitely the way to go though.

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275/40/17 would be ~ stock height, so the 50 would be ~ 1.2" taller aprrox 8% slower. at 70 on the dash he would actually be going 75? Is my math correct there?
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Old 08-18-2008, 10:26 PM   #9
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Yes.....me FTL on that one.

Actually it's almost 2" taller than stock and the speedo would read 8.4% slow.

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Old 08-20-2008, 12:42 AM   #10
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Correct....
245/45-17
275/40-17
315/35-17
275/35-18
315/30-18
That is all.
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