will 315 40 17s from my 95 trans am fit my 1990 camaro rs ?
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 751
Likes: 2
From: NE Ohio
Car: 82 Z28
Engine: TT LS
Transmission: 4L80E
Axle/Gears: S60 3.54's
Re: will 315 40 17s from my 95 trans am fit my 1990 camaro rs ?
The wheels need spacers usually 2" to fit right. The tire size should fit on the rears, but I doubt the fronts if they're that size.
Re: will 315 40 17s from my 95 trans am fit my 1990 camaro rs ?
315/40/17? who makes a 40 series in that size?
As fast82z replied, you'll need spacers/adapters to run 93+ wheels on a 3rd gen. I would venture to guess the fronts aren't that wide. For the back you'll have to roll the wheel well lip and you may need to trim up/bfh the bumpstop a bit.
As fast82z replied, you'll need spacers/adapters to run 93+ wheels on a 3rd gen. I would venture to guess the fronts aren't that wide. For the back you'll have to roll the wheel well lip and you may need to trim up/bfh the bumpstop a bit.
Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 252
Likes: 2
From: Troy IL
Car: 1990 rs 1992 z28 1995 jeep
Engine: no engine, 383stroker, inline 6 4.0
Transmission: none, t5, auto
Re: will 315 40 17s from my 95 trans am fit my 1990 camaro rs ?
you can fit a 275 up front no bigger. and you can squeeze a 295 in back any bigger thou and you have to do major mods to your wheel well unless you want the tire to stick out a few inches.
Re: will 315 40 17s from my 95 trans am fit my 1990 camaro rs ?
I'll agree about the fronts, but my 315 rears don't stick out past the top lip and all I did was trim the corners off the bumpstops so that they wouldn't contact the wheel at full suspension extension(basically only when on the lift).
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 13
From: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: will 315 40 17s from my 95 trans am fit my 1990 camaro rs ?
I'm gonna disagree with the 275 for 2 reasons....
I have 275/17s up front and could go in a hair or go out another 1/4-1/2 inch, with nothing sticking out. I'm planning on possibly going with 285s next time around.
I've seen 315s up front, not sticking out, past the top lip. But there were some serious sheet metal cutting involved.
I have 275/17s up front and could go in a hair or go out another 1/4-1/2 inch, with nothing sticking out. I'm planning on possibly going with 285s next time around.
I've seen 315s up front, not sticking out, past the top lip. But there were some serious sheet metal cutting involved.
Last edited by Stephen; Nov 18, 2008 at 12:11 PM.
Re: will 315 40 17s from my 95 trans am fit my 1990 camaro rs ?
I'm gonna disagree with the 275 for 2 reasons....
I have 275/17s up front and could go in a hair or go out another 1/4-1/2 inch, with nothing sticking out. I'm planning on possibly going with 285s next time around.
I've seen 315s up front, not sticking out, past the top lip. But there were some serious sheet metal cutting involved.
I have 275/17s up front and could go in a hair or go out another 1/4-1/2 inch, with nothing sticking out. I'm planning on possibly going with 285s next time around.
I've seen 315s up front, not sticking out, past the top lip. But there were some serious sheet metal cutting involved.
Trending Topics
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 13
From: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: will 315 40 17s from my 95 trans am fit my 1990 camaro rs ?
I found one pic showing (sorta) how well my 275 fits.

I'm planning on getting my rears widened & put 315s in the rear, come new tire time.

I'm planning on getting my rears widened & put 315s in the rear, come new tire time.
Last edited by Stephen; Nov 18, 2008 at 02:04 PM.
Re: will 315 40 17s from my 95 trans am fit my 1990 camaro rs ?
well the front will not be that wide ...no wheres near the rear is what i worried about does anyone have 315 on theres ...i dont mind rolling the lip i had to on the trans am ...thanks to all that replied
Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 252
Likes: 2
From: Troy IL
Car: 1990 rs 1992 z28 1995 jeep
Engine: no engine, 383stroker, inline 6 4.0
Transmission: none, t5, auto
Re: will 315 40 17s from my 95 trans am fit my 1990 camaro rs ?
i guess you could go with a 285 front but i see turning bieng difficult. and yes i have seen 315 rears but he cut a good bit out of his bumpstop maybe you dont need to as much as he did. if you can get them too fit and they look good post pics on what you did i would love to get some 315/40/18s on the back of mine.
Re: will 315 40 17s from my 95 trans am fit my 1990 camaro rs ?
Here's an old pic of mine with the 315 rear's on a 17x11. -It's been posted on the boards before, but it's been a while.
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 13
From: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: will 315 40 17s from my 95 trans am fit my 1990 camaro rs ?
17x11 with an 8" bs, but I've got a 4th gen rear. I rolled the lip on the fender and cut the front and rear corners off the bumpstops, as they would contact the wheel lip when it was hanging on a lift. Maybe smacked the bump stop with a bfh a couple times, it's been a while.
Member
iTrader: (1)
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 227
Likes: 0
From: New Port Richey, Fl
Car: 1985 Trans Am
Engine: 6.6 at least
Transmission: T-56 (waiting)
Axle/Gears: 9" w/4.56 & spool (4 now)
Re: will 315 40 17s from my 95 trans am fit my 1990 camaro rs ?
I have 315's on my '85 TA and there are no modifications done to get them to fit. They are on 17x10 Boyd Coddington's. Oh! and the size of the tire is 315-35-17. They don't make it in a 40 series. I have a 5.75 BS on the rears, I originally ordered them with a 6" but they sent me the 5.75...
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 13
From: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: will 315 40 17s from my 95 trans am fit my 1990 camaro rs ?
I have 315's on my '85 TA and there are no modifications done to get them to fit. They are on 17x10 Boyd Coddington's. Oh! and the size of the tire is 315-35-17. They don't make it in a 40 series. I have a 5.75 BS on the rears, I originally ordered them with a 6" but they sent me the 5.75...
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 3,109
Likes: 25
From: Tacoma, Wa
Car: '91 TA vert
Engine: turboLSx
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: will 315 40 17s from my 95 trans am fit my 1990 camaro rs ?
I don't see a problem with 315s and some massaging. I have 295s that sit even with the wheel well and I have at least 3/4"-1" between the inner sidewall and contact with the fenderwell with my 19s.
I love your 'vert.
I love your 'vert.
Re: will 315 40 17s from my 95 trans am fit my 1990 camaro rs ?
thanks. Unforetunately it hasn't seen the road in over 3 years now. I've got way too many projects. All that is currently left is the body shell/skin. Going full tube chassis, but staying street use/occassional track. BOOST!
Member
iTrader: (1)
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 227
Likes: 0
From: New Port Richey, Fl
Car: 1985 Trans Am
Engine: 6.6 at least
Transmission: T-56 (waiting)
Axle/Gears: 9" w/4.56 & spool (4 now)
Re: will 315 40 17s from my 95 trans am fit my 1990 camaro rs ?
----------
If I remember I still have at least 1" of clearence.....just wait for pics.....
Last edited by brdofpry85ta; Nov 25, 2008 at 12:05 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1992 Trans Am
Exterior Parts for Sale
5
Apr 4, 2016 12:50 PM
Vintageracer
Interior Parts for Sale
1
Aug 11, 2015 08:13 PM
3rdgenparts
Interior Parts for Sale
0
Aug 5, 2015 11:57 PM





