I need bigger tires for ground clearance!
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I need bigger tires for ground clearance!
Hey guys,
So I've done an LS1 swap on my car and i did the hawks longtube headers....
My problem now is that the $850 headers are now the lowest part of the car.
I have exactly 2.75" between the pavement and the bottom of my headers.
Has anyone put bigger tires/rims on their car for more ground clearance.
I have all stock suspension on my car, and I scrape EVERYTHING...
Right now, Im riding on 225/50R16 (on 16 iroc wheels) I know these tires are too small... I want to go a little taller than the stock 245/50R16.
Has anyone experimented with this? Whats the greatest tire diameter you've put on your third gen?
So I've done an LS1 swap on my car and i did the hawks longtube headers....
My problem now is that the $850 headers are now the lowest part of the car.
I have exactly 2.75" between the pavement and the bottom of my headers.
Has anyone put bigger tires/rims on their car for more ground clearance.
I have all stock suspension on my car, and I scrape EVERYTHING...
Right now, Im riding on 225/50R16 (on 16 iroc wheels) I know these tires are too small... I want to go a little taller than the stock 245/50R16.
Has anyone experimented with this? Whats the greatest tire diameter you've put on your third gen?
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Re: I need bigger tires for ground clearance!
going to the proper factory tire size will net you a full inch in ground clearance. i wouldnt use tires to raise the high. have you replaced your springs lately? if you have te factory springs in there and have never been replaced they have sagged, a replacement set of stock MOOG springs will give you some height too.
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Re: I need bigger tires for ground clearance!
If you put 235's on the front and run a 275/60/R15 on the back (on a 15x8 rim) it'll give you good clearance. If you have 15x7's look for the rear tire size that gives you a 28" tall tire.
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Re: I need bigger tires for ground clearance!
Hey guys,
I actually have brand new factory replacement MOOG springs in there right now. (less than 50 miles on them!)
I have LS1 brakes up front so I need to run 16inch wheels. This car is a daily driver, which is why im scared of putting on some 17 or 18s for the sake of the ride.
I actually have brand new factory replacement MOOG springs in there right now. (less than 50 miles on them!)
I have LS1 brakes up front so I need to run 16inch wheels. This car is a daily driver, which is why im scared of putting on some 17 or 18s for the sake of the ride.
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Re: I need bigger tires for ground clearance!
Hey guys,
I actually have brand new factory replacement MOOG springs in there right now. (less than 50 miles on them!)
I have LS1 brakes up front so I need to run 16inch wheels. This car is a daily driver, which is why im scared of putting on some 17 or 18s for the sake of the ride.
I actually have brand new factory replacement MOOG springs in there right now. (less than 50 miles on them!)
I have LS1 brakes up front so I need to run 16inch wheels. This car is a daily driver, which is why im scared of putting on some 17 or 18s for the sake of the ride.
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Re: I need bigger tires for ground clearance!
going to the proper factory tire size will net you a full inch in ground clearance. i wouldnt use tires to raise the high. have you replaced your springs lately? if you have te factory springs in there and have never been replaced they have sagged, a replacement set of stock MOOG springs will give you some height too.
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Re: I need bigger tires for ground clearance!
With all the moddern upgrades you have I'm surprised you're not running some 17s already. Id upgrade to 17s with 275/40/17 meat on them. Camaros never look bad with good ole 17 inch C4 ZR1s... get the 11.5 inch wide ones and run a 315/35 out back....Or whatever else your heart desires...
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Re: I need bigger tires for ground clearance!
Running the same set up but with Factory size tires and my long tubes have not touched anything. 245/50/16s are plenty available. Khumo has about 3 different tires alone for this size. Wheel arch height is right at 27"
Just a quick search on Discount Tire Direct pulled up 10 different tires.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...=prca&fqs=true
Just a quick search on Discount Tire Direct pulled up 10 different tires.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...=prca&fqs=true
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Re: I need bigger tires for ground clearance!
17" or 18" wheels are perfect for daily driver and I won't say ride wheel degrade , it just becomes more responsive lol
But honestly the ride quality isn't bad for a DD and I prefer it over the 16" wheel
But honestly the ride quality isn't bad for a DD and I prefer it over the 16" wheel
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