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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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15" wheel/tire fitment

I am getting rid of my 17" wheels and raise the car back up to stock height.
What is the biggest tire I can fit in the rear at stock height and with a 1" drop(just in case I put coilovers on it).

What is the widest wheel I can fit and what back spacing. I was thinking of of putting a 15x10 on it but don't know what backspacing to go with and also what tire would fit on those wheels and not rub.Will 275/60/15's fit if car is lowered 1"?

What backspacing if any do I need with a 15x3.5 up front?Or would I be better off with a 15x5 if I do some weekend /highway driving?

Finally if I went with just a 15x8 I believe I need a 4.5" backspacing I think. Just want to get some info before I go out and buy the wrong wheels.
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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Re: 15" wheel/tire fitment

I had 15x8 with 5.5 backspacing on my car before with 295/50/15 tires...just have to clearance a few areas on the inside fender well with a hammer. 15x10 with same backspacing will also work...I have ran 3.5" wheels on the front and it really drives pretty good...
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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Re: 15" wheel/tire fitment

15x8 i'd go with 5.5bs and do some clearance mods with the 275/60 tire, it'll look better tucked and be easier to sell to 4th gen guys in the future. for the fronts I really like the 15x4s on my camaro.
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