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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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NEED SOME NEW TIRES ON THE BACK OF THE 94... I HAVE ZR-1 RIMS ON THE BACK 11.5" GIVE ME SOME TIRE IDEAS... SIZE, BRAND, PRICE, WERE YOU GOT YOURS, LOCAL, ONLINE OR OTHER. HAVE 285'S ON THERE NOW AND WANT TO GO BIGGER.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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As far as I know, the only ZR-1 sized tires (315/35-17) with matching fronts are Sumitomo and Nitto. The Sumitomos are a little narrow for the size so they may fit under your 94 better.
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Real ZR1 rims are 11" wide.
So, what wheels do you really have?
And if you are currently running 285 series tires now, I don't think you have 11" or 11.5" wide rims.

You probably have ZR1 replica rims in 9.5" width. Very common.
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Rims are straight off a 96 grand sport
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Originally Posted by BIG TUNA
Rims are straight off a 96 grand sport
Then you shouldn't be running those 285 series tires on that rim.

Grand Sport had a 17 x 11" wide rear rim.
Tire was 315/35-17

If you have a true 11" wide rim, then that is the tire size you should run.
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Originally Posted by RollaMo-LT4
Then you shouldn't be running those 285 series tires on that rim.

Grand Sport had a 17 x 11" wide rear rim.
Tire was 315/35-17

If you have a true 11" wide rim, then that is the tire size you should run.

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Nitto 555 is the way to go. Discount tire is about as good as any on line price.
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Originally Posted by aminnich
Nitto 555 is the way to go. Discount tire is about as good as any on line price.
Good grip and a quiet ride.
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