tire size?
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From: Beech Bluff,TN
Car: 1991 Trans Am Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3:08
tire size?
I'm about to replace my tires again and was wondering what some of you are running..I have a '92 rs with 16" stock wheels...I currently have some Falken Ziex 255/50/16's on it but I can't find anymore of them.....
Is there a size larger I can put on the rear since the front are in pretty good shape I may just replace the rear but if I do I want something that will fill the wheel well....any suggestions..Thanks
Is there a size larger I can put on the rear since the front are in pretty good shape I may just replace the rear but if I do I want something that will fill the wheel well....any suggestions..Thanks
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From: FH/Waterford/Port Huron, MI
Car: 2 camaros 1 trailblazer SS
Engine: 346twinturbo, 383tpi
Transmission: t56 and 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3:46 4:11
Re: tire size?
Is there a 275 that would be nice. But more important is what are you looking for in your car. handeling drag street?
As you have a 8.5 wide tire and a big tire will flex more in the hard turns. I was running nitto 275 RII front and 315 RI on my 4th gen but that was on a 10x17 front and 11x17 rear. so the 275 has very little flex on the side wall (also a RII is twice the sidewall) and the rear RII are drag tires on a 11 wheel have flex in sides.
I have 3 full sets of wheel and tires for different times.
As you have a 8.5 wide tire and a big tire will flex more in the hard turns. I was running nitto 275 RII front and 315 RI on my 4th gen but that was on a 10x17 front and 11x17 rear. so the 275 has very little flex on the side wall (also a RII is twice the sidewall) and the rear RII are drag tires on a 11 wheel have flex in sides.
I have 3 full sets of wheel and tires for different times.
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From: Beech Bluff,TN
Car: 1991 Trans Am Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3:08
Re: tire size?
I guess I.m more looking for handeling...because I want to get a set of wheels and tires for drag racing with..so I wont ruin the street tires..
I'll check and see on some 275/50's and see if they are made..
I'll check and see on some 275/50's and see if they are made..
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