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Old 08-12-2010, 05:01 PM
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So I wanna get a new set of wheels and tires for my 95 3.4
The thing is, I dont wanna do 275 tires all the way around, I dont mind it in the rear though, what tire size will be fit for the front and will fit the rim?
I was thinking 255/45/17 with 275/40/17 in the back
or should i go 255/40/17 in the front so the sidewall length is the same for the front and bacK? a little confused here

btw here are some pics of my car since i cant post yet

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Old 08-12-2010, 05:27 PM
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Be sure to get the jounce/bump stop extender/spacer for 17" wheels...
 
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Old 08-12-2010, 05:30 PM
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Spacers are neccessary?
 
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Old 08-13-2010, 02:34 AM
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No. It depends on the offset of your wheels. You may need an adjustable PHB. Most of the guys in my club have 17 or 18 and no one has needed a spacer.
 
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Old 08-13-2010, 05:18 PM
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i have 17x9.5 with a 245x40 tire in the front, no spacer, looks and workes great for me
 
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Old 08-13-2010, 06:17 PM
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Thanks guys, I should be getting them as soon as i get paid haha
 
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Old 08-13-2010, 06:25 PM
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I'm not sure about the offset on the stock, but the rims i'm gettin it's 54mm
heres a link to the wheels i want to get btw
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels-fo...02381-3-1.html
 
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Old 08-13-2010, 08:58 PM
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Yes, if you want to keep the tire where it should be and not touching where it shouldn't... Camaros with 17" wheels from SLP came with them.

http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...46&BIG=80046-1


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Spacers are neccessary?
 
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Old 08-13-2010, 08:59 PM
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An adjustable PHB is only needed for lowering springs, and in that case, a Watt's Link is a better choice:
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=67&ModelID=7


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No. It depends on the offset of your wheels. You may need an adjustable PHB. Most of the guys in my club have 17 or 18 and no one has needed a spacer.
 

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Old 08-14-2010, 02:15 PM
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but its not needed, my cars dropped two inches and i didnt use the panhard i ordered, gm dealership by me realigned all four tires perfectly fine and tires are wareing properly
 


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