whats the widest tire i can put on stok rims
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From: plainfield il
Car: 87 gta
Engine: 5.7 ltr
Transmission: full race 700r4
whats the widest tire i can put on stok rims
just wondering looking for a set now but i want to go a little wider in the back
seriouse traction problems
seriouse traction problems
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From: Sweaburg, ON Canada
Car: '85 IROC
Engine: 305
Transmission: T-5
If it's just for drag racing, you can go up at least a couple of sizes. For good road handling, maybe just one size. For instance, on the stock 15x7 Z28 rims, you can go to 235/60 and still have the same diameter and the sidewalls won't be bulging excessively.
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From: Charleston, WV, USA
Car: '86 IROC-Z + Misc. project cars.
Engine: Supercharged + Nitrous TPI 355 CID
Transmission: Art Carr built Th700r4
Since you list an 87 GTA in your sig, I'll assume you are talking about 16" x 8" wheels.
I would say anythig over 255/50/16 is excessve.
Larger will be wedge shaped on the sidewalls and curve the tread reducing traction.
I would say anythig over 255/50/16 is excessve.
Larger will be wedge shaped on the sidewalls and curve the tread reducing traction.
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