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Old 04-28-2010, 11:34 AM
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What tire sizes?

Hi i am wanting to put some Zr1 wheels of a camaro but i don't what tire sizes would fit. Also what tires would you guys recommend for daily driving at a good price.
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Re: What tire sizes?

If they are 17x9.5, then I'd get 275/40/17's. But if the rears are 17x11, then you want 315/35/17's for the rears and the 275's up front. The rear wells will have to be modded and the lips rolled. As for tires, I've had 275/40/17 Sumitomos on all for corners and, let me tell you, for under $90 a pop, they are some really good tires. My camaro is my daily driver and I drive 50 miles round trip on freeway and street five days of the weeks. I'v had them for a year and a half and they are still almost like new. They are great in the rain and did I mention they are under $90? The 315's are a bit more, but still worth it. One draw back is that they run narrow if you're looking for that wide look. Sumitomos all the way! My experienced .
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Ok thank you i think the ones from the camaro are 9in though
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Ahh ok. Were you looking for a stock replacement tire? I'd go with the Sumitomos anyway. They really are good tires
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I want which ever would fit with out rubbing, which sumtomos are the ones you are saying about
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I have the Sumi 315s he's talking about, on the rear of my GTA.....I paid $115 each, IIRC, from Tirerack. I'll probably be getting the 275s up front, in the next month or so, depending on how the current tires hold out. Or sooner, if the rain comes.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....izeSearch=true

Since the Sumis run narrow, your 9" vs 9.5" would be an even better fit, even 9.5" isn't bad for a "normal" 275.

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I checked on the tires today and they are all 275/40/17 i am going to be getting the spacers tommorow for $40 so i will find out if they fit
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I have the HTR Z category. They also have a really nice tread pattern, too.
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Re: What tire sizes?

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I have the HTR Z category. They also have a really nice tread pattern, too.
And those are what I posted the Tirerack link to above.....
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