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Jul 31, 2003 | 05:40 PM

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From: Ringwood, NJ

Car: 1988 trans am

Engine: 5.7 gm H.O. crate engine

Transmission: 700r4

tallest tire in rear?

what is the tallest tire i can rnu in the rear that will not cause rubbing? i have 2tock 15x7 rims. thanks

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Jul 31, 2003 | 06:57 PM

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From: Mesa, AZ: Transplanted from Chicago, IL

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I am very interested to know as well. I am about to order a set of 27" ET Streets but might go 28" if they will fit with no rub.

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Aug 1, 2003 | 10:38 AM

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From: Ringwood, NJ

Car: 1988 trans am

Engine: 5.7 gm H.O. crate engine

Transmission: 700r4

im pretty sure 275s will fit but what about 295's? (thats what i came up with when i ran a search)

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Aug 1, 2003 | 10:48 AM

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I am running 275/40/17 out back right now.

I am talking slicks.

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Aug 1, 2003 | 03:17 PM

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Car: 86 Corvette, 89 IROC, 1999 TA

Engine: 350, 350, LS1

Transmission: 700r4, 700r4, T-56

Axle/Gears: 3.07, 373, 4.10

275 is the width of the tire not the height..

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Aug 1, 2003 | 03:40 PM

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From: Adrian, Mi, USA

Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Engine: 5.7 TPI

Transmission: 700R4

Tire height is a function of width on p-metric series tires. For example a 275/40R17 has a section width (fattest part of tire) of 275mm, sidewall hieght is 40% of section width, R designates Radial tire (like anyone would put bias ply on a street car these days????) and this tire fits a 17 inch rim. Do the math and you can figger out hieght.

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