Question on Tire Size???
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Instructor
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Question on Tire Size???
Will a 285/45 zr17 fit on a 17* 11 wheel? I was told to get that size because the 315's cause the wheels to stick out of the rear fender. The 285's supposedly dont stick out. Does anyone know if this is accurate info. :confused:
[Modified by Double Black Vette, 10:06 PM 2/7/2002]
[Modified by Double Black Vette, 10:06 PM 2/7/2002]
Instructor
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From: Long Island New York
Re: Question on Tire Size??? (Double Black Vette)
If its an after market 17x11 rim and you put on a 315 size tire, it might stick out a bit because the offset of the rim might be higher compared to the original.
Team Owner
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From: Phila., PA burbs
Re: Question on Tire Size??? (neekos)
I have 285s on all four rims (stock size 17x9.5). They fit perfectly on the rims and they are tucked nicely under the wheel wells with no problem at all. :yesnod:
Instructor
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Re: Question on Tire Size??? (TA)
:confused: uhhh, was that an answer to the question?
from my knowledge..the 285/45's on the 17x11 will fit nicely.
I believe THAT answers the question. :sleep:
from my knowledge..the 285/45's on the 17x11 will fit nicely.
I believe THAT answers the question. :sleep:
Le Mans Master
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From: Lost in the mountains of TN
Re: Question on Tire Size??? (TypeR)
285mm on an 11" wheel will look rather funny. You are talking about a 30mm difference in the tires. A 315 is a better fit for an 11" wheel. My 86 has 17x9.5 and the 285s fit perfect.
As stated above the wheel offset will have more to do with the tire sticking out.
As stated above the wheel offset will have more to do with the tire sticking out.
Le Mans Master
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Re: Question on Tire Size??? (BiZ)
BTW, you will probably get better repsonses over here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeroforum?id=6
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zeroforum?id=6
:cheers:
Team Owner
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Re: Question on Tire Size??? (TypeR)
:confused: uhhh, was that an answer to the question?
from my knowledge..the 285/45's on the 17x11 will fit nicely.
I believe THAT answers the question. :sleep:
from my knowledge..the 285/45's on the 17x11 will fit nicely.
I believe THAT answers the question. :sleep:
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Re: Question on Tire Size??? (TA)
Go with the 315's.
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Re: Question on Tire Size??? (Double Black Vette)
I had 285/40s on my 11s for 6 months, no problems. Just got my 315s put on last week. Looking down from the top of the fender you can't see any tread, just a little bit of sidewall (285s or 315s). This will vary from car to car.
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Re: Question on Tire Size??? (Double Black Vette)
The off-set is an issue here also....
Fronts you can run 275 or 285 on a 17 x 9.5 x 56
Rears is 17 x 11 x 50 for the 315"s
285 option on all fours is best with 17 x 9.5 x 56
For the very best in handling I feel the the 285/315 combo is the best after trying them all...............A ZR1 comes with 275/315
Answr. to ques.........NO, the wheel is too wide :nono: , if you push the car in curves, the tire could come dismounted :eek: :eek:
Car in sig has 285/315 combo....... :yesnod:
Fronts you can run 275 or 285 on a 17 x 9.5 x 56
Rears is 17 x 11 x 50 for the 315"s
285 option on all fours is best with 17 x 9.5 x 56
For the very best in handling I feel the the 285/315 combo is the best after trying them all...............A ZR1 comes with 275/315
Answr. to ques.........NO, the wheel is too wide :nono: , if you push the car in curves, the tire could come dismounted :eek: :eek:
Car in sig has 285/315 combo....... :yesnod: