best rim size for 275/40/R17
11-13-2001, 09:42 AM
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Car: 94 Camaro
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best rim size for 275/40/R17
what is the best rim size for 275/40/R17?
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11-13-2001, 01:57 PM
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I don't know what size rim that tire should use, but I've always heard that for maximum performance, you should use the widest rim that your tires will fit on. On the other hand, I have seen so cars that look like they are using tires too narrow for their wheels. Obviously, I don't go into a store or restaurant and go around asking people if that car out there in the parking lot is theirs and then ask what size wheel and tire they are using, so I don't know if some people are just using tires that are too narrow or if that is what it looks like when you use the widest rim possible for a given tire size.
11-15-2001, 10:06 PM
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In my opinion, the best size rim for that tire is a 17x8. The tire will tuck just enough to give you that slight overlap. Killer look, firm ride @ rated Tire Pressure. Ive got 245/40/ZR17's on my back tires and 245/45/zr17's on the front. Its a great combo although rotating is out of the question.
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Intrax 2" Springs, Spohn Panhard, LCA's
17x8 Sabers
11-15-2001, 10:16 PM
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Car: '86 IROC-Z + Misc. project cars.
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Most tire manufacturers recommend a 9 to 11 inch wheel for a 275/40 17.
The best fit (most balanced look and handling) is with a 9.5"-10" wheel.
The best fit (most balanced look and handling) is with a 9.5"-10" wheel.
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11-15-2001, 10:22 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by TPl383:
You can fit a 275/45/17 in all 4 corners on a 17x9.5 with a 5.5 backspacing.
With no rubbing.</font>
You can fit a 275/45/17 in all 4 corners on a 17x9.5 with a 5.5 backspacing.
With no rubbing.</font>
11-15-2001, 11:30 PM
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Sorry guys....That was 2 7 5/40/ZR17's & 2 7 5/45/ZR17's...........Not 245..
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Custom Throttle Return Bracket
Heddman 1-5/8 Headers
Hooker 3" (Y-Pipe Back)Dual 2-1/2 Outs
Intrax 2" Springs, Spohn Panhard, LCA's
17x8 Sabers
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92 Teal RS
305 TBI
Thermomaster Chip-160Deg Stat
K&N
Custom Throttle Return Bracket
Heddman 1-5/8 Headers
Hooker 3" (Y-Pipe Back)Dual 2-1/2 Outs
Intrax 2" Springs, Spohn Panhard, LCA's
17x8 Sabers
11-15-2001, 11:38 PM
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Car: 89 TTA
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17X9.5 with 275/40/17s will rub more than just the tie rods, at least that's what I've heard from most people running that combo.
11-18-2001, 04:22 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">17X9.5 with 275/40/17s will rub more than just the tie rods, at least that's what I've heard from most people running that combo.
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11-18-2001, 04:33 PM
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Car: Camaro Z28 1LE R7U
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: G-Force Dog-Ring T5
275/40-17:
Ideal wheel width: 10"
Will it fit under the front? YES!
Anything smaller than a 9" wheel is TOO SMALL!
Backspacing to use? 5.5 to 5.75
same backspace for the rear.
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Ideal wheel width: 10"
Will it fit under the front? YES!
Anything smaller than a 9" wheel is TOO SMALL!
Backspacing to use? 5.5 to 5.75
same backspace for the rear.
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Karl Hunter
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I think 275/40/17s all around would look pretty nice. 
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