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Old 01-31-2004, 11:31 AM
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Car: 90 Camaro RS
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275/40 R17 in front?

Pretty much as the title says. Will 275/40 R17 run in the front? I've heard they will run in the back, but I've heard mixed reviews about running that wide in the front. I'm running 245/45 R17 already.
Old 01-31-2004, 01:59 PM
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That's what I'm running all the way around. P275/40/R17, I did have to have my exhaust shaved a little in the front and rewelded (y-pipe) so the tires wouldn't rub it when it was turned all the way. Other then that, they don't run at all.
Old 01-31-2004, 02:11 PM
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Car: 90 Camaro RS
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Now thats with a Z28. Isn't the steering ratio different with an RS? Like I've heard that you can turn the wheels sharper in an RS. But thats still good news. Cause that means its possible.
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The wheels and tires I am getting here soon are 275/40/17s on 9.5 inch rims all the way around, The guy is running them on an Iroc with no prob...
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I'm running those tires in the front with my Zo6 rims on my formula and they don't rub at all.
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