A 275 and 315 call out

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Sorry to beat this thing to death. I'm shooting for 315-40-17's out back on the wagon, I could go with the less expensive and less modification for 275's, but I want the wider for looks and to really stand out. Plus not sure if anyone's even stuffed 'em under a g-body wagon yet. I will be driving the car almost daily and autocrossing every month so it will be used so not totally just for looks.

I'd like to really compare the difference, so I'm wondering if those that have 275- or 285-40 17 and those that have 315-40 17 if you could post some photos (or links) so I can see 'em on the cars? Please also let me know what width wheel you have. This is not limited to g-bodies, let's see 'em all.

Thanks!!!!!!!!

[sr73bu]

Here's 285/40/17's (all 4 corners) on 17x9 soft 8's...

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-Sean

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Thanks for the reply Sean. That is a pretty bad ride. Wonder what it'd look like with 335-30-18's :)

[NOT A TA]

275 40 17 on 9.5" front 315 35 17 on 11" rear

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Awesome John! Thanks!

[724tim]

275/40/17
17x10

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245/45/17
17x8
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Beautiful Cutlass! Thanks!

[Z06killinSBF]

275's front on 9" wheel and 315 on 11" wheel

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[724tim]

275's front on 9" wheel and 315 on 11" wheel

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Nice car !!! the second picture is sweet !!!!!

[Z06killinSBF]

Nice car !!! the second picture is sweet !!!!!

Thanks, it used to be my dad's with the wheels and blower, then he sold it to a friend then it got brakes and hood/spoiler, then he sold it and now it belongs to our friend in TN who just enjoys it. It's a blast to drive and is very torquey.

That second pic is from one of the Power Tours.

[Z06killinSBF]

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[Biodds]

Here's my G Body. 285/40-17 on 10"wide and 315/35 on 11". GNX flares with lots of inner fender trimming and even some outer fender trimming on the rear. Today I would notch the frame rails in the rear with mini tubs and use 335/35 on 12-12.5".4847148472

[Off Duty]

Here's my G Body. 285/40-17 on 10"wide and 315/35 on 11". GNX flares with lots of inner fender trimming and even some outer fender trimming on the rear. Today I would notch the frame rails in the rear with mini tubs and use 335/35 on 12-12.5".4847148472

Very nice!
Gives me some ideas for the final look of my son's GN that we're rebuilding.

[Turbo Rob]

Here's my G Body. 285/40-17 on 10"wide and 315/35 on 11". GNX flares with lots of inner fender trimming and even some outer fender trimming on the rear. Today I would notch the frame rails in the rear with mini tubs and use 335/35 on 12-12.5".4847148472

Hey Doc, I thought you did have the rear frame notched?

[Off Duty]

Ok, let me try this again!
315's on 11" ZR1's:

https://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47995&d=1310473696
https://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48002&d=1310475280
https://www.pro-touring.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=48000&d=1310473716

[Z06killinSBF]

Anyone running a 315 on a 9" wheel?

[Biodds]

Hey Rob,
I think your thinking of my '70 GS, 3GS. That one is notched 1" on each side. With 335/35-17's485084850948510

[Z06killinSBF]

Nice!!

[devwil68]

do 315's. you wont regret it!

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Man, I had forgotten about this thread once I bought my wheels and tires. Nice rides guys! Thanks for the feedback.

[LowFast]

My 315 on 18x11.


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Yep that looks way bad. Offset on the wheels?

[LowFast]

Back space is 6" leaving about a 5" lip

[nvawgn]

i have a 315, 275 set up on my nova, this was our daily driver for 3 years
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[Skilz10179]

Here's my G Body. 285/40-17 on 10"wide and 315/35 on 11". GNX flares with lots of inner fender trimming and even some outer fender trimming on the rear. Today I would notch the frame rails in the rear with mini tubs and use 335/35 on 12-12.5".4847148472

What is the backspacing or offset of these wheels?

[Biodds]

The backspacing is 4 7/8". You could probably just round it up to 5"

[Skilz10179]

Thanks man!