DMONSVETTE

Who has 17" tires?
Some said that 17x50x255 fit with no problems.
Anybody running 17x50x265? Is it possible or will that rub.
This is for my stock 82 will be putting on 17s instead of the 15s.
TIA

PatsLs1vette

I run 255/50/17 in the fronts and a 275/50/17 on the rears,the 255's only rub on one side and i just need to trim it a bit and itll be fine.

DropTopBigBlock

what BS are you running to get 275's in the back w/o rubbing? running flares or no?

DMONSVETTE

What rubs on the front? fender? tie rod end?
275s on the back, do you have offset T/A?
With 17x50s is the ride harsh?
TIA

PatsLs1vette

Sorry 275's are with 2 inch flare 17x9.5 rim and 4 1/8 bs...the rubbing is the corner of the fender near my sidepipes.Just needs to be cut a hair.Only at full turn.
No it rides so much better then my 275/60/15s i had before.

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/patsvette/dsc01365.jpg

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/patsvette/dsc01361.jpg

DMONSVETTE

Pat,

Thanks for the info and the pics.

flynhi

255/50/17s all around. Closest to OE tire diameter.

Gordonm

The 255 50 17s rubbed on the fender on mine. I am running 255 45 17s now. Shorter sidewall and it handles great. With the 550 coils and 45 series tires, Yes it is a little harsh but it is a Corvette and it sticks like glue now.

cmashark

what back spacing are you using? what about spacers?

chris

Daytona69

I've got 17X8 American Racing Hopsters with 255/50/17's all the way around...4" backspacing and no spacers are required

cmashark

thanks, this is what i have planned for my '81.
http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...terline+dagger

timbo79

17" TTII all around.. 235/45/17 in front... 245/45/17 in rear. I like the stance.. car also lowered No rub... No mod

Pauld

That is what I am running on my '81

Gordonm

I am running the TTIIs with 4 inch back spacing and no spacers. Seems like the early sharks have a little less clearance. The later ones can run the 255 50 17s with no rub.

pferrall

TT-II's with 255/50/17's all around on my '72. No rub, ridews a little harsher, I'm going to re-do the suspension in the spring , hoping it will help, these cars never run plush as we know.

DMONSVETTE

Thanks for everyone's input. I will be going with 17x50x255.
I will pick up the tires tomorrow. I am still waiting for my lugs nuts and hidden valve stems to arrive in the mail. Hopefully, my new tires and rims will be mounted by Christmas. Don't worry I'll post pics as soon
as I can.

PatsLs1vette

You better take pics.

CGGorman

Hidden valve stems???

(and to keep it on topic, I have 255/50-17 on 4"bs. They rub the front fender at lock. Gonna trim.)

Jason Staley

255/50/17 Nitto tires on all four corners
Rubs slightly on back edge of fender while at full turn, but not real bad. I'll live with it for the correct look and they handle great.

foundvettelifeisgood

Good luck, but I think you are taking the unnecessary risk of rubbing, which a few guys have mentioned above. 255/45/17 are a perfect fit as the picture shows.