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Old 09-08-2009, 06:25 PM   #1
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The car is a 86 Trans Am an I am running the GTA wheels on it. Now I have an extra set of 255/50/16's BFG Comp T/A's laying around off of one of my Corvettes. If I put those tires on the GTA wheels, will they fit or will there be any clearance issues on the car?
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The BFG 255s will fit great, front & rear, with zero clearance issues. Been there, done that.

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Cool thanks. I just called a tire shop and he didnt think they would fit up front and they would rub on the wheel well. I am thinking they are only on size bigger and didnt think there would be an issue. Thats why I wanted to check if anyone is running that size and can say for sure if they will fit or not.

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If the car is lowered, they could rub at full lock. But let's be realistic....At full lock, your driving 3 mph, for 10 feet......
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Yea the car is not lowered, the suspension is all stock.
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