do i need low profile tires...

[s4983]

if i am putting 17" rims on a 2000 camaro that has stock 16's?

[T-Mill]

Re: do i need low profile tires...

go here: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

[s4983]

Re: do i need low profile tires...

thanks T-mill. from that, i realized that there won't be that big of a difference. the only thing i'm worried about is if a regular sized tire would rub when i turn or not. i'll ask the guys at the place where im getting them put on

[andrew.brandon]

Re: do i need low profile tires...

a lot of V8's came with 17's so no it will not rub. normal 17" tire size is 275/30/17 I think. but if your using a rim thats less than 8.5" wide I don't think you can use a 275. might have to go with a 255 instead.

[99BlackMaro]

Re: do i need low profile tires...

What is the stock 16" tire size? anyone? The hideous hubcap thing.

[s4983]

Re: do i need low profile tires...

lol ive got the snowflake rims (stock). not sure of the exact size

[Lurieh]

Re: do i need low profile tires...

Stock steel w/ hubcap = 16x7

Stock aluminum = 16x8

[slow6]

Re: do i need low profile tires...

What is the stock 16" tire size? anyone? The hideous hubcap thing.

i think 235/55/16

[Lurieh]

Re: do i need low profile tires...

Sorry, for some reason, half of my previous post disappeared. Anyway, here's what the other half was supposed to say:

Stock steel w/ hubcap tire size = 215/60/16

Stock aluminum tire size = 235/55/16

Although, some people have varying sizes in between(225?), but these two sizes should cover the majority of stock tire sizes.

[FirebirdGT]

Re: do i need low profile tires...

a lot of V8's came with 17's so no it will not rub. normal 17" tire size is 275/30/17 I think.

275/40/17

[Rick Brown]

Re: do i need low profile tires...

275-40-17

[s4983]

Re: do i need low profile tires...

thanks i dont know much about tires and sizes... obviously...

i took it to tire kingdom... the guy recommended bf goodriches right off the bat and he said something about 215.

that's all i know.

i'm sure they know what they are talking about. at least i hope so.

[s4983]

Re: do i need low profile tires...

I called and they said the ones they were putting on were 215/40/17.......

I looked at that on the tire size calculator and there was a huge ****ing gap between the fender and the tire so I called them and told them I have no plans on lowering my car.... so then the guy recommended 245/45/17......

so i told him to switch them to that size instead.

okay or not okay??

Looks exact same size as my stock on the tire calculator so there wont be a huge gigantic gap.

I assume they know what they are talking about... but you know what happens when you assume

[notsonic]

Re: do i need low profile tires...

you would probably run into traction problems with tiny tires like 215s.

and even if you didnt, they would look wrong.

245 is a good width for 17s.

i have 275s, i love the wide look.

imo i wouldnt get anything smaller than 235.

[01PewterDropTop]

Re: do i need low profile tires...

What is the stock 16" tire size? anyone? The hideous hubcap thing.

the steelies? 215/60/15