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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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17in ZR1 C6 wheels-tire size question

Hey all,
Just purchased these replica wheels today 17x8.5 all around and tires to match 275 40r17 for my 91 Firebird. I have spacers, and I believe I remember somone saying 275's should fit all around, but now I'm questining myself lol...my main concern is the front with rubbing issues...I hope I will be ok...will I lol?

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Old Sep 19, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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Re: 17in ZR1 C6 wheels-tire size question

Originally Posted by 91fbirdgta
Hey all,
Just purchased these replica wheels today 17x8.5 all around and tires to match 275 40r17 for my 91 Firebird. I have spacers, and I believe I remember somone saying 275's should fit all around, but now I'm questining myself lol...my main concern is the front with rubbing issues...I hope I will be ok...will I lol?

Thanks everyone!
275-40-17 tires fit no problem - assuming the wheels have the right backspacing.

8.5" wheels - is that correct?
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Old Sep 23, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Re: 17in ZR1 C6 wheels-tire size question

yes they are 8.5...I called tire rack and they didn't reccommend putting that wide of a tire on that rim, so I reordered 245's all around
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 08:43 AM
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Re: 17in ZR1 C6 wheels-tire size question

Could you post some pictures up? I'm curious to see how they look. Thanks
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Old Oct 12, 2013 | 01:41 AM
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Re: 17in ZR1 C6 wheels-tire size question

I have 275/40-17s on my c6 zr1s in the front. Fit no problem with a 2" spacer

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