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05-08-2006 #1
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tire size on a 3rd gen
how big can i go with rear tires without mods?
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05-08-2006 #2
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Ive seen 315's. It really depends on how far out towards the fender arch you think looks tasteful.
05-09-2006 #3
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yah i want bigger when i do somthing with the car like a 396 small block
i have planned for the future
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05-10-2006 #4
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In my experience, a 275/285 tire will tuck under the stock fender lip with no rubbing. The 315-equipped cars (usually with Corvette wheels and spacers) stick out too far for my taste. This is a 275 tire on my street/strip car...
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looks sweet that is what i want
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Take lots of measurements because you've got to nail the backspacing on the wheels. My fenderwell only has 12" of room and a 275 tire is approx. 11.2" wide.
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yah what do you run on the front? stock or smaller?
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Since it's a street/strip car, I run 15x3.5" Weld wheels with 26X6.00R15LT Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R tires. Pro-touring style cars run 245 - 275 series tires on 8-9.5 inch wide front wheels. Check out thirdgen.org to see pics of various combos.
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i measured out my rear and i have 12 inches to play with
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It has a 427 big block with a small nitrous kit. I've got a 13.5:1 372ci motor going in it after Power Tour. Originally Posted by camaro608
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