I'm planning on getting the 16.5 x 9.75 rims from summit along with 295 rubber, but what size of tire will fit a 16.5" rim? I haven't seen any tires with a radius of 16.5". They are always either 16" or 17".

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Mods:Hooker Aerochamber 3" exhaust, gutted kitty,
March 2 piece underdrive pullies, smog pump gone,;these two made a very noticable difference.
14x4 K&N open air element filter-the best mod so far
Eibach springs with KYB's all around.
Appearance: Harwood cowl hood, Z-28 wing, painted black(7/20/00)-original color was light blue
*All these mods were made this year
Stock Options:117,000 miles on motor, 5spd, TBI, 305, T-tops
Run a best of 16.7 @85mph with traction problem. Have to try again sometime.

 

Those are usually used for trucks and SUVs, and as such you won't find any performance 16.5" tires...stick with a 16 or 17 inch wheel/tire.

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1989 IROC-Z, ZZ3 shortblock with some bolt-ons.
13.20 @ 108.69, 2.2 60' on "Road Hugger" radials and dead Auburn posi.

 

DO NOT USE 16" or 17" tires on a 16.5" wheel. This is not the correct fitting. 16.5" wheels are for trucks and they have tires made for these wheels. Cars/performance wheels are 16" or 17" (or other full number sizes, i.e. 13", 18", etc.) and have tires for these sizes.

I don't know of any tire shops that would even mount a 16 or 17" tire on a 16.5" wheel. If they do, they should be SHOT! Don't screw around with this!

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Mike Schwartz aka chevymike
'92 Z28, 5.7, Teal Hardtop

"Don't Outlaw High Performance Cars,
Outlaw Low Performance Drivers!"
Mike's Camaro Z28

 

Thanks guys, i didn't know they were truck wheels. I learn something new everyday.

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Mods:Hooker Aerochamber 3" exhaust, gutted kitty,
March 2 piece underdrive pullies, smog pump gone,;these two made a very noticable difference.
14x4 K&N open air element filter-the best mod so far
Eibach springs with KYB's all around.
Appearance: Harwood cowl hood, Z-28 wing, painted black(7/20/00)-original color was light blue
*All these mods were made this year
Stock Options:117,000 miles on motor, 5spd, TBI, 305, T-tops
Run a best of 16.7 @85mph with traction problem. Have to try again sometime.