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Old 06-18-2003, 05:17 PM
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whats the biggest size tire that will fit the stock LS1 16x8 camaro rim?

does anyone know whats the biggest tire size that will fit the stock 16x8 camaro rim?
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245 45 16 i think
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Old 06-18-2003, 08:56 PM
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thats the stock size can i fit anything bigger?
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SLP sells the BFG Drag Radials installed on stock wheels - those are 255/50/16s - you should be able to fit at least that size.

It will effect your speedometer and gearing slightly of course, as you are going to a larger diameter tire.
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i dont think they make anything bigger then a 255 for a 16 inch rim.....u prob could fit a 275 but i doubt they make one
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I run a 255/50/16 Kuhmo street tire no problem
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Originally posted by zo6vette
thats the stock size can i fit anything bigger?
No, the stock size is 245/50. He said 245/45.
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Originally posted by stik6shift98
i dont think they make anything bigger then a 255 for a 16 inch rim.....u prob could fit a 275 but i doubt they make one
THEY MAKE A 275 FOR A 16 BUT THE PROBLEM IS FINDING ONE THEY ARE SCARCE
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I had 255/50-16's on my LT1 and they are pretty much the widest 16" tires you can use in front without rubbing anything.

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biggest is a 295/50/16 but noone sells them anymore a couple lt1 guys still run em but noone makes the tires anymore. realisticly i believe a 275/50 would be the biggest and best for contact but 255 is plenty on a 16" rim
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Originally posted by My84Z
biggest is a 295/50/16 but noone sells them anymore a couple lt1 guys still run em but noone makes the tires anymore. realisticly i believe a 275/50 would be the biggest and best for contact but 255 is plenty on a 16" rim
Maybe you can fit the 295's in the rear but most likely not in the front.

Also, they must be bulging pretty badly over the lip of the rim...

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he said biggest that fit on the rim not on the car
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Originally posted by My84Z
he said biggest that fit on the rim not on the car
Yup, sure did...
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Kumho makes a 265/45?/16 which fits nicely. we road race with it and there is no tire rub at all.
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hi where can i buy this kumho tire at?
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