rotor/brake upgrade
04-05-2008, 06:57 PM
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rotor/brake upgrade
how big of a tire can i fit on a 17 by 9 rim,also what can i do to upgrade the braking system that would be worth it
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04-06-2008, 10:02 AM
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Following most tire manufacturer's recommendations, the largest tire you can put on a 17x9" wheel is a 275/40-17. Some people go to 285/40-17 with no problems, and there is a thread here showing some 315/35-17 Nitto Drag Radials on a wheel that narrow, although the manufacturer does not recomment it.
As far as a brake upgrade, the most cost effective move is to swap in a set of 98-02 brakes in the front. They are larger than the brakes use on the LT1 (93-97) cars. Baer and Wilwood also make upgrade kits for the 4th Gens. Best place to get advice on a brake swap would be on the "Suspension, Chassis and Brakes" forum.
As far as a brake upgrade, the most cost effective move is to swap in a set of 98-02 brakes in the front. They are larger than the brakes use on the LT1 (93-97) cars. Baer and Wilwood also make upgrade kits for the 4th Gens. Best place to get advice on a brake swap would be on the "Suspension, Chassis and Brakes" forum.
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