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Old 07-31-2003 | 05:40 PM
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Car: 1988 trans am
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tallest tire in rear?

what is the tallest tire i can rnu in the rear that will not cause rubbing? i have 2tock 15x7 rims. thanks
Old 07-31-2003 | 06:57 PM
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I am very interested to know as well. I am about to order a set of 27" ET Streets but might go 28" if they will fit with no rub.
Old 08-01-2003 | 10:38 AM
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im pretty sure 275s will fit but what about 295's? (thats what i came up with when i ran a search)
Old 08-01-2003 | 10:48 AM
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I am running 275/40/17 out back right now.

I am talking slicks.
Old 08-01-2003 | 03:17 PM
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275 is the width of the tire not the height..
Old 08-01-2003 | 03:40 PM
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Tire height is a function of width on p-metric series tires. For example a 275/40R17 has a section width (fattest part of tire) of 275mm, sidewall hieght is 40% of section width, R designates Radial tire (like anyone would put bias ply on a street car these days????) and this tire fits a 17 inch rim. Do the math and you can figger out hieght.
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