275/40R17s won't fit?!?!?

[TheV6Bird]

I want to get Borbet Type-T wheels in the very near future. They are 17x9.5. I said to the guy at Town Fair Tire that I want 275/40R17 sized tires. My original rims and rubber were the "Flower Power" 16x7.5, 215/60R16 tires. The guy checked the plus sizing chart and said that I should get 245 somethings (After he said 245, I stoped listening). He said 275s may be tight, and they may rub when I turned. I said that 275/40R17 is the common size tire that Z28s and Formula cars get, and many have them. He said, "Well, I've been doing this for 15 years, and I think I know a thing or two."

So who's right, me or him?

BTW, I have no clue on what brand tire I want, suggestions would be cool :cool:

[12secondv6]

I guess gm should stop making the ss and ws6 and call this guy up because he knows all, because they come with 275 40 17's in all four corners

[pgriffith]

IF the rim has the correct backspacing and rim width they will fit just fine. This guy is full of [img]graemlins/bs.gif[/img]

[andrew N.]

I promise you they will fit, ive got them on the front.

[Dominic]

I've delt with this type before. He recommended I go with 215/60's because my P245/50s were causing my "rain problems"...

Don't listen to the fool, go somewhere else if he makes you uncomfortable.

Buy the P275/40s, buy the wheels, and have them mounted and balanced at a reputable place. Best of luck to you [img]smile.gif[/img]

I forgot to add - we can run P285's safely we have so much wheel width... I've seen 315s front/rear before with a little hammering on the inside fenders :D

[ July 31, 2002: Message edited by: Dominic ]</p>

[P-nut-]

I just put 275/35-18 on my 18x9.5 wheels. They questioned the fit, but it hasn't rubbed and I've had them over a month.

[TealV6]

Mine have been good for 2 years with the SS wheels and now with the Y2K wheels. Only rubbing I get is when going from lock to lock on the steering. All that does is rub a tiny little bite of the inside fender plastic. Does NOT damage any tire what so ever.

Steve

[Tiago]

the borbet's with 275s fit just fine all around for me :D


http://tiago.phxchevy.com/wheels.html

[O0oSKAMo0O]

if the ofset on the wheel is right your fine hes crazy. i fit on my rear 315-35/17 (11.5" wheel). 17X9.5 were designed for 275-40/17

[Redsix]

I wish I could pull out to that guy in my car and show them how well they fit, but Conneticut is a ways. After I showed them to him I would kick him square in the balls for being stupid. [img]graemlins/dunce.gif[/img] :D

[AZ3.8Camaro]

No way.. they won't fit... ;)

[Speed Freak]

you needspacers

[12secondv6]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Speed Freak:
you needspacers<hr></blockquote>
No jounce spacers here.
Not needed

[hawgs]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Tiago NOS'd Bird:
the borbet's with 275s fit just fine all around for me :D


http://tiago.phxchevy.com/wheels.html<hr></blockquote>

until you fall asleep and find a curb right? ;)

[12secondv6]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by hawgs:


until you fall asleep and find a curb right? ;) <hr></blockquote>

I had a curb jump out and eat one of my 17 x 9 slp ss take off rims, a 275 40 tire, inner and outer tie rod, and lower a arm :(
Damn those hungry curbs!!

[ August 23, 2002: Message edited by: 12secondv6 ]</p>