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04-04-2019, 09:53 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2017
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Purchased some 17x7 wheels. Tire recommendations?
Lowered an inch. I know stock size is around 28" tall. I want something that looks good, has a nice sidewall (but not alot of sidewall), and won't give me any problems. Here's what I'm thinking:
225/60/17 (27.6") 235/55/17 (27.2") 215/65/17 (28") Opinions?
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04-04-2019, 10:43 AM
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Drives: 2014 2SS/RS A6 AGM Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Maryland
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I am genuinely curious as to why someone would size down that much both in diameter and width. I've read about certain sizing for a drag setup, but this seems much different. Not trying to nitpick, just curious as to what performance benefits if any there are to this.
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04-04-2019, 11:50 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2017
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The answer is so I can drive to and from the track. Drive on highways.. and not have to replace my tires as often. It will still look good. Smaller tire. Bigger sidewall. More horseponies. More baldeagles
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04-04-2019, 12:23 PM
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Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Barrie, Ontario
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You'll burn threw the tires faster at the track, highway shouldn't see any difference unless your on it. I've been looking at doing a 17 inch setup but sticking with a 305/315. Unfortunately I don't know who makes what in that small of a tire. Maybe some big drag guys can chime in.
The only advantage I see is cheaper tires. Last edited by Reaper85; 04-04-2019 at 01:23 PM. |
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04-04-2019, 12:28 PM
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Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Oct 2009
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17x7 for the front, right?
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04-04-2019, 12:42 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2017
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For the front yes lol. Going 17x10.5 in the back
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04-04-2019, 01:22 PM
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Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2015
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Ohhh. Nvm to my post then
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04-04-2019, 01:29 PM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Wichita,KS
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What wheels did you get btw?
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04-04-2019, 02:00 PM
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     Drives: 2011 Camaro SS 6sp Join Date: Nov 2016
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I'm about to buy some 17x7 Darkstars for the front of my car as well.
(either that or ditch them for some Reps) Ive heard to stay away from the shorter tire sizes. Stay around 28 tall.
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04-04-2019, 02:51 PM
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Drives: 2010 SS L99 Join Date: Sep 2018
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These are 17" RaceStars. 10.5" wide, and I have the 305/45-17 Mickey Thompson Street S/S
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04-04-2019, 04:45 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2017
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I'm aware of the rear.. just looking for recommendations for the front tire size
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04-04-2019, 04:46 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2017
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Polished racestars
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04-04-2019, 06:23 PM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2017
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Cool! I'm gonna get some 17 inch race stars for a drag radial setup too.
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