What size tires should I go with?

[Jigger1166]

Hey people,

• I'm getting these wheels http://www.yearonewheels.com/category.aspx?zcid=690 and don't know what size tires to get.

They'll be going on my 70 Chevelle with Hotchkis springs/1" lower than factory.
What do you suggest/recommend? Maybe 275/40R17?


Diameter 17" Width 9" Backspacing 5"

[mc84_zz4]

I would use the 275/40/17.
I assume you are going the same on all 4 corners ?

[Taman]

I would run a set of Nitto NT 05. If You can't do 275/40/17 all the way around,245/40/17 on the fronts would look good.

[Jigger1166]

I would use the 275/40/17.
I assume you are going the same on all 4 corners ?

Yes, I'm going with the same on all four.

[Pete68]

275 too narrow for such a big car, run a 295. Better stance, better traction, and rear brakes less likely to lock up.

[BonzoHansen]

275 too narrow for such a big car, run a 295. Better stance, better traction, and rear brakes less likely to lock up.

tough on a 17x9. 9" is minimum on a 275/40. 285/40 needs 9.5, 315/35 needs 10.5

[Derek69SS]

If you plan on driving it hard, I'd go 265/40/17 Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec (world's longest tire name?)

That is one of the top tires in SCCA ST* classes

[Tony_SS]

Nitto 555
285/40 rear
275/40 front
lower it 2.5" all the way around