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It's time to spend some money on the beast. First step, new wheels and tires. Is there anyone out there actually running 275/40-17's on a 4th gen convertible? I have seen all sorts of "I know someone who is...", but before I plunk down the cash, I want to make sure I won't have any clearance problems. My plan is to use 17x9.5 wheels with a 53mm offset and a 7.3 to 7.4 backspacing (depending on wheel style).
Thanks!
<b>Mike</b><br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mcjoslyn\" target=\"_blank\">2001 Camaro</a><br />Light Pewter Metallic Convertible<br />AU0,A31,C60,DG7,F41,GU6,K34,L36,M30,T82,T96,UN0<p ><b>If it can\'t be expressed in figures, it is not science; it is opinion.</b>
<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by mcjoslyn: It's time to spend some money on the beast. First step, new wheels and tires. Is there anyone out there actually running 275/40-17's on a 4th gen convertible? I have seen all sorts of "I know someone who is...", but before I plunk down the cash, I want to make sure I won't have any clearance problems. My plan is to use 17x9.5 wheels with a 53mm offset and a 7.3 to 7.4 backspacing (depending on wheel style).
Thanks!<hr></blockquote>
275/40-17's are the factory stock size for the WS6 and SS models.
Anything +48mm or more will work on a 17x9.5 wheel, so on a 17x9 wheel the +53 will fit perfectly. P275/40R17 won't rub, its well within the limits of the wheel wells [img]smile.gif[/img]
<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by V6Bob: As long as you're spending money :D ...
Subframe connectors make a huge difference on a convertible. Otherwise stickier tires will make the car flex even more than it does now.<hr></blockquote>
Good point, I didn't notice you had a convertible. Definetly opt for subframe connectors.
Thanks for all the responses! Subframe connectors (and a strut tower brace) are also on the list of "things to do". Of course, this list grows daily. I may need a second job just to pay for the mods.
<b>Mike</b><br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mcjoslyn\" target=\"_blank\">2001 Camaro</a><br />Light Pewter Metallic Convertible<br />AU0,A31,C60,DG7,F41,GU6,K34,L36,M30,T82,T96,UN0<p ><b>If it can\'t be expressed in figures, it is not science; it is opinion.</b>
Make fun of me if you will, but why do subframe connectors make a big difference on our verts?
Check my 01 vert firebird at <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/view_page.pl?page_id=376416\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/view_page.pl?page_id=376416</a>
The roof of a car adds an amazing amount of strength to the chassis. It's not that much metal, but it's in a critical place. Cut the roof off, or even put a hole in it with t-tops, and the chassis is weaker, and the car flexes too much, especially over bumps and around corners. Feels bad and doesn't let the tires work properly. Not good for a sports car. It's why GM only sells the Z06 Corvette as a hardtop.
GM adds some bracing to the floorpan of convertibles, but not enough. Based on the chassis flex I got during a test drive I wouldn't have bought the car if I hadn't known I could stiffen the chassis with sfcs.
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