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Old 11-26-2006, 02:29 PM   #1
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Tire Size on Stock rims?

Hey all, got a 93 z28 w/ the stock alloy rims....was wondering, for next racing season, what's the biggest (rear) and smallest (front) tires I can fit on these stock wheels? I'm looking at BF Goodrich for the ongoing brand...
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Old 11-26-2006, 03:18 PM   #2
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Re: Tire Size on Stock rims?

Go with the stock size tires.
They will give you the best footprint. Don't want to go over sized as you will lose contact patch.
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Old 11-26-2006, 04:05 PM   #3
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Re: Tire Size on Stock rims?

275's all around, that will do nice.
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Old 11-26-2006, 05:43 PM   #4
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Re: Tire Size on Stock rims?

what is the stock size? I bought it w/ 245's on it....275's all around works well?
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Old 11-26-2006, 06:22 PM   #5
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Re: Tire Size on Stock rims?

Depends on how wide they are.

I run 275's on a 9-9.5" wheel. Wouldn't run anything else...but I could. If I put a 315 on a 9.5" wheel, I would have less contact patch than if I had a proper size 275 on it because the tire would have to 'bow' out to fit.
If they are an 8" wheel...get a 245. Best contact patch.
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Old 11-26-2006, 09:20 PM   #6
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Re: Tire Size on Stock rims?

Yeah, the stock wheels are 8.5", so 245's are the way to go.
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ha, i have 295's on my 8" american racing rims ,LOL
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Old 11-26-2006, 11:15 PM   #8
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thanks guys....245's it is...
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