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mikeSS · 08-03-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhaus76

if you are talking about stiegers comment... he was talking about on an aftermarket wheel when the OP was asking for STOCK

315 is the biggest that will fit ON THE CAR without modding the rear end or a mini tub.

the stock 9" rear wheel will only SAFELY accept a 285.

ok

IROCanSS · 08-03-2011, 09:05 PM

Basically if you "squeeze" a larger tire on a smaller wheel you put added pressure on the bead. This could cause the tire to actaully pop off the rim under hard cornering... the worst possible time! Also it would cause the tire to cup and wear unevenly.

The same can be said for a tire that is too small for a wheel. It has to "stretch" the fit... not good.

Certain wheels can only use certian widths... period. forcing different size tires on a wheel that it wasnt meant for is just asking for disaster.

mikeSS · 08-03-2011, 09:06 PM

ok, then i should just go with factory specs then right ? nothing smaller or bigger. keep it safe.

Ironheadspearo · 08-03-2011, 09:08 PM

How much is it to widen the stock wheels? I had 315s on my vette and they were bad ass looking.

IROCanSS · 08-03-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

ok, then i should just go with factory specs then right ? nothing smaller or bigger. keep it safe.

right. it sucks but we are stuck with 275s or new wheels.

I like the idea of widening the front wheel to 10.5, getting a 305 and putting the 275 rears on the front of the car but no idea what it costs to widen the front wheels. Probably cheaper to jsut get aftermarket wheels. Plus a 305 pirellis is big bucks! I believe its a tire produced for Ferraris. IIRC

mikeSS · 08-03-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhaus76

right. it sucks but we are stuck with 275s or new wheels.

I like the idea of widening the front wheel to 10.5, getting a 305 and putting the 275 rears on the front of the car but no idea what it costs to widen the front wheels. Probably cheaper to jsut get aftermarket wheels. Plus a 305 pirellis is big bucks! I believe its a tire produced for Ferraris. IIRC

ok thanks for the info man .

oldfriend · 08-03-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CaniacFan

My 315's (Conti's) are 11.75 in wide. That's a lot of rubber on my ass end - and I'm loving it. Got 20x11 rims on the rears, 20x9 in the front on my SS/RS.

Actually 315mm= to 12'' 3/8 , yeah , i do know my numbers!!!

IROCanSS · 08-03-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

Actually 315nn= to 12'' 3/8

Its 315mm but we wont split hairs

IROCanSS · 08-03-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

ok thanks for the info man .

no sweat.

just dont want something bad to happen bc someone does something dumb!

oldfriend · 08-03-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhaus76

Its 315mm but we wont split hairs

That depend on which hairs !

IROCanSS · 08-03-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

That depend on which hairs !

GOOD ONE!

fshog · 08-03-2011, 10:55 PM

Here is the thread on what I did the other day.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=161860

I cannot go any wider without spacers, even then it would cause issues I believe.

SUX2BU · 08-03-2011, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CaniacFan

My 315's (Conti's) are 11.75 in wide. That's a lot of rubber on my ass end - and I'm loving it. Got 20x11 rims on the rears, 20x9 in the front on my SS/RS.

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldfriend

Actually 315mm= to 12'' 3/8 , yeah , i do know my numbers!!!

My 315s measure in at about 12.7" wide each.

Here is my rears.

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IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Basically if you "squeeze" a larger tire on a smaller wheel you put added pressure on the bead. This could cause the tire to actaully pop off the rim under hard cornering... the worst possible time! Also it would cause the tire to cup and wear unevenly. The same can be said for a tire that is too small for a wheel. It has to "stretch" the fit... not good. Certain wheels can only use certian widths... period. forcing different size tires on a wheel that it wasnt meant for is just asking for disaster.

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mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	ok, then i should just go with factory specs then right ? nothing smaller or bigger. keep it safe.

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fshog Drives: 2011 RS/2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Okotoks, Alberta Posts: 381	Here is the thread on what I did the other day. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=161860 I cannot go any wider without spacers, even then it would cause issues I believe.