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Old Nov 11, 2025 | 06:56 PM
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Car: 1990 RS Camaro (doing an LS swap)
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Tire size

I’m wanting to put a little bit bigger tires on my car and Been told a 285/65r15 is as big as you want to go. The rear end is completely stock, so is that size too big or just right?
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Old Nov 11, 2025 | 08:54 PM
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Re: Tire size

Too tall. Go with a 50 series...
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Old Nov 11, 2025 | 08:57 PM
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Re: Tire size

So a 285/50r15?
and what would be a good front size?
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Old Nov 12, 2025 | 06:45 AM
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Re: Tire size

Well since we're talking about 15-inch wheels, a 235/60-15 for the front...
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