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Old May 21, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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Whats the best size tire and rims...

Whats the best size tire and rim that will fit on these cars, also any opinion on which rims I should get for my 82 Z28.
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Old May 21, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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I think 17 X 9.5 all the way around looks the best.
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Old May 21, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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What type of rims look the best, the Z06 rims?
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Old May 21, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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17X9.5 in the back with a smaller width in the front...you dont need 9.5" wide wheels in the front
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Old May 21, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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17's definetly!...anything biggers starts to look goddy if you ask me
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Old May 21, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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ive got 17x8's with 245/45/17 tires they look really nice to me i just wish the backs were wider but it doesnt bother me as much as it bothers most people around here. you can see them in the sig.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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Sweet! thanks guys,

My camaro has been garaged for about a year, and I decided to start working on her again, Missed the smell of gas fumes! Ha

maroon88iroc where did you get your rims?
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Old May 22, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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I would check if a 17x9 wheel would fit the front with a P275/40R17, and a 17x11 on the rear with a P315/35R17. The fat 315 will look awesome on the back. Just my opinion.

These two tire sizes are 25.8" in diameter which is the same as the P245/50R16s.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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I would go for 18's all around. with 275 in the back and 245 in front.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:39 AM
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I have 18x8 fronts and 18x10 rear....love them to death
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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295 in the rear and 275 up front 18x10.5 and 18x9.5 Z06's.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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17x8's in the front.

17x9's in the rear.
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