Wheels and tires

Feb 7, 2022 | 10:34 AM

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Wheels and tires

Could I run 255/45R17 and 275/40R17 on 16 x 8 GTA wheels without any problems for my 84 ta

Feb 7, 2022 | 11:10 AM

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Car: 1988 Trans Am

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Re: Wheels and tires

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Originally Posted by Brian Morrison

Could I run 255/45R17 and 275/40R17 on 16 x 8 GTA wheels without any problems for my 84 ta

You are asking if you can run 17" tire on 16" rims. That answer would be no.

Feb 8, 2022 | 07:26 AM

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Re: Wheels and tires

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Morrison

Could I run 255/45R17 and 275/40R17 on 16 x 8 GTA wheels without any problems for my 84 ta

As above, nope.

Check out this sticky thread: Everything you ever wanted to know about wheels / fitment - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards; it'll give you some ideas and direction in finding new wheels to get those chosen tires on your 3rd gen.