OrangeIROC

Ok i decided i'm going with 17x9" wheels. Now on the back of my car i HAVE to have a 275/40x17, i absolutely love the aggressive stance it gives the car, but my question is about the front, would i be able to run the same size tire up there without interference or will i be better off running a 245/45x17 up there, i'm afraid if i run a 275 on the front when i turn it will rub and i dont want that. So what will fit and look right?? As long as the back has 275's i dont care what goes up front as long as the profile is proportional.

Mike

crakpotjoe

if you already have 245 and they dont rub id have to say then if you go up to 255 they will cause i know of some people that come to my store with 225/55/16 and they rub only due to the higher side wall. sticking with a 245 in front might be better also just for handling once you start going higher and have some grippy tires your car starts to want to just drive as straight as possible and you can feel it gripping bumps and stuff in the road more.

OrangeIROC

Ok cool, now if i do a 1.5" drop to the car how will this selection impact me, or will it? I'm assuming 275's will fit on the rear with no problem, however again on the front will it gimme a hard time? And also is the 245/45x17 tire correct for the front, again i dont want the profile of the front to be different than the rear.

Mike

LT1Powered85Z

275s work without a problem...I have them on my car.

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I've got a deal on some stuff for you that from your recent posts...you'll be interested in. I'll e-mail you later on tonight with information...cool?

It's regarding wheels... Hopefully I have an e-mail address for you that isn't a work related one where you couldn't check it.

Eric

toneyb35

I also would like to know how much backspacing is needed on a 91' Z for 17x9" wheels front and back??? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Zepher

Dropping the front may cause rubbing. I'd recommend using Drop Spindles on the front and springs in the back.
My 275/40/17 rubbed a lot in the front. I was running Jamex Lowering springs at the time, about 1.5-2" drop.
My buddy with an 82 T/A just bought the SLP Firehawk 17x9.5's with 275/40 all around and he has no rubbing issues. His car is at stock height.

JCSWS6

My setup on my GTA is 17x8 with 255/45/17 on the front, and 17x9.5 with 285/40/17 on the back. My car is lowered 2 inches with eibach sportlines, and I have no rubbing at all

Marc 85Z28

I'm running 275/40r17 in the front with a 1.5" drop and it doesn't rub

amc91z

I've got the 275 all the way around my 91 z thats lowered and it has never rubbed...I've got the Y2K vette wheels with 1.5" spacers from SPD. Looks great and never rubs

OrangeIROC

AWESOME!!
Thankx alot guyz for all ur help, can't wait to buy the tires and get the rims!! 275/40x17 All the way around!!!!

Mike