17x9.5 tire size
 

I drive a 2002 Z28 and was planning on purchasing some 17x9.5 wheels. Question is, what size tire would be ideal for this wheel size and will spacers be needed? Thanks!

Re: 17x9.5 tire size
 

my 96 is running 17x9.5 s up fro t and im running. 275-40-17s... my rears are 18. no spacers for up front...but remember the wider the tires...the more the car will be apt to track on the roadways


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Re: 17x9.5 tire size
 

Whether you need "spacers" will depend on the offset of the wheels. If you buy 17 x 9.5" wheels with an offset in the range of 45 - 56mm you will not have any problems.

These are 17 x 9.5 49mm offset wheels with 275/40-17 tires:

http://www.injuneer.com/images/photos/210Full02a.jpg

These are 17 x 9.5" 56mm offset wheels (front only) with 275/40-17 tires:

http://www.injuneer.com/images/photo...a/DCP02767.jpg

For tires, to avoid throwing the speedometer off, match the stock tire diameter. If your car had the 245/50-16 Z-rated tires, the 275/40-17 is the perfect diameter match. If your car had the base 235/55-16 tires, a 285/40-17 would be a better diameter match. With a 45mm offset, and the 285 tires, you might get some minor rubbing on the plastic fender liners in the front when the steering wheel is at full lock.

A tire diameter mismatch can also be addressed by reprogramming the tire diameter in the PCM program.

Re: 17x9.5 tire size
 

I run 285s, no spacer.

17x9.5 tire size
 

Thanks guys. I was concerned about the tires rubbing.


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