Max tire size for original rims
06-12-2013, 10:46 PM
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Max tire size for original rims
Can someone tell me the max tire size in the rear for the original iroc rims? I had 265/50/16 and I would like to have 275. I assume thats the maximum. Does anyone know more?
06-13-2013, 07:43 AM
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Re: Max tire size for original rims
245 is the widest tire you should go on a 8" wide wheel and it is also the OEM size for the IROC. If you want a 275 width tire it needs a 9.5" wheel - which pretty much limits your options to a 17" x 9.5" wheel as a) no one makes a 275-45-16 tire and b) no one makes a 16" x 9.5" wheel for the 3rd gens.
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Re: Max tire size for original rims
Actually afew companies make that size tire.google is a amazing tool
06-13-2013, 11:40 AM
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Re: Max tire size for original rims
Yes I had 265 when I bought it and currently had to put 235/60 on it because I could get any other tire used or new but 265 fit fine. No big bulk neither. I cant find the forum but I read these days about a guy who had 275 on the stock rims and was running great apparently. So if I buy new tires I would go for 275 instead of 265 of course.
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Re: Max tire size for original rims
Google didn't find squat for me in that size. I know there is still a road race tire in 265-45-16, but that won't work on the street...
You have really one choice for your stock IROC wheels - 245-50-16 <or> 255-50-16 tires (C4 Vette size), both are getting rare in performance patterns - but still available.
You have really one choice for your stock IROC wheels - 245-50-16 <or> 255-50-16 tires (C4 Vette size), both are getting rare in performance patterns - but still available.
06-13-2013, 08:09 PM
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Re: Max tire size for original rims
Actually I remembered today I didnt had 265. I had 255/50.
I am looking forward to get those later on:
https://secure.hotrodhanks.com/produ...productID/2861
With 325 tires.
I am looking forward to get those later on:
https://secure.hotrodhanks.com/produ...productID/2861
With 325 tires.
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Re: Max tire size for original rims
BF goodrich makes some nice ones in that size. I have the BFG 255/50r16 on the rear of my camaro. 245/50r16 on the front. i wouldn't go wider than that on stock wheels.
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