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[khan0165]

JBreun , how does a wider rear gain you space?

backspacing...

 

[anakputa]

They are 16" Trans Am/GNX wheels, I have 215/65R16 on the back but I was wondering how big I can go (preferably a 275 tire) but want to know if anybody has done this size before?

 

[FE3X CLONE]

JBreun , how does a wider rear gain you space?

It doesn't unless you have a set of wheels with the wrong backspacing for your car.

 

[FE3X CLONE]

They are 16" Trans Am/GNX wheels, I have 215/65R16 on the back but I was wondering how big I can go (preferably a 275 tire) but want to know if anybody has done this size before?

The issue with 16" wheels is finding tires for them. They just aren't popular anymore. I don't believe you can get anything bigger than maybe a 255.

 

[shotgun]

"It doesn't unless you have a set of wheels with the wrong backspacing for your car."

Bingo!!!!

 

[SSDream]

I have 255/60r15 Mickey Thompsons on 15x8 4.5" bs and they fit perfect...

 

[khan0165]

They are 16" Trans Am/GNX wheels, I have 215/65R16 on the back but I was wondering how big I can go (preferably a 275 tire) but want to know if anybody has done this size before?

I am running the 16" IROCs, which are similar in shape and dimension to the TA/GNX wheels. I am running 245/50R16 all around.

You MIGHT be able to go 255 in the rear. I would think you might need a small spacer.

I would not recommend 255 for the front... not even 245...

 

[ALaRock]

With the correct backspacing & 10 in rims u should be able 2 safely run up 2 a 11 or 11.5 in tire thats what my grandpa runs on his 86 Grand Prix.

 

[dogsht]

Friend has a GNX. He runs the factory wheel & tire size 245/50/16 up front with his pick 255/50/16s in the rear. Fits & looks great no adjustments. Never seen a 255/60/16. How tall is that?

Edit Found one on tirerack 28" tall. That could be interesting.

 

[Jman]

i got gta rims with 255 on all 4 corners.