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    Thread: 255/40 tire

    1. #1
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      255/40 tire

      Anyone running an 255/40 on an 8" wheel. It is either run this size or run a Michelin Pilot ps2 on the back and a super sport on the front in a 245/45. What is your advise? Will the 255 cause any problems since it is rated for an 8.5 wheel

      1968 Camaro Crossram EFI 385, TKO 600 fully REMed. 594 hp/576 tq-ft. ATX spindles, Speedtech control arms, Chassis Works G-Link on 12 bolt with REMed gears, Chassis Works mini tubs, 245/40-17 front, 335/35-17 rear.


    2. #2
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      255/40 tire

      Won't cause any issues for ya.

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      ran 255/40's on 8inch rims for a year! no issues


    4. #4
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      Also running 255/40 (Michelin PS2) works excelent.
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      Pontiac Firebird -68, Deep tub, DSE 4-Link, ATS AFX-Spindle, KORE3 C5-Brakes,
      Vintage V40, Michelin PS2 255/40-17 335/35-17, 6.0L, CompCam XR265HR(212/218, 0.558/0.563, LSA115), LS6-Intake, Ported TB.

    5. #5
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      255/40 tire

      Cool I figured but thought I would ask
      1968 Camaro Crossram EFI 385, TKO 600 fully REMed. 594 hp/576 tq-ft. ATX spindles, Speedtech control arms, Chassis Works G-Link on 12 bolt with REMed gears, Chassis Works mini tubs, 245/40-17 front, 335/35-17 rear.




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