Serious question about 11X17 rear wheels

[VIN_#_00521__Z-51_C4]

having 315-35zr17s on the back I assume the wheel was 11x17 sorry

I have the 17x11 and 315/35 profile tires

I havent had any issues with the rubbing.... as you can see, they stick out a little

looks good when you are following me down the street or on the Interstate.

 

[Stuart]

It does look good

I ordered a set of Grand Sport wheels. Once I get them on the car I'll post pics.

 

[victorgomez01]

11x17 rear rims

I have the 17x11 and 315/35 profile tires

I havent had any issues with the rubbing.... as you can see, they stick out a little

looks good when you are follow it down the street or on the Interstate.

I have the '84 coupe and restoring it completly, have the 9.5x17 rims installed but wanted to put the 11x17 on the back, I think that the interesting part here is what offset you have on this ones you are using? is it 36mm 0 50mm ,? please advise me on this

 

[VIN_#_00521__Z-51_C4]

36mm because the 50mm is the deeper offset ( thats is the C4 Grand sport wheel )

Front 17x9.5 are 38mm
Rear 17x11 are 35mm

 

[Stuart]

Grand Sport wheels mounted

Got them on today. I realize these are not the greatest pictures.

Old sawblades. The finish is coming off of these.




New GS wheels look great (IMHO)

 

[VIN_#_00521__Z-51_C4]

having 315-35zr17s on the back I assume the wheel was 11x17 sorry

I have them and i dont have any issues of these 35 series tires sticking out too far i think it looks really good, Especially when you are following the car down the street

 

[helphos]

93 convertible with 11" wide Grand Sport wheels

The tires stick out so little, you hardly notice.
Wheels are from a grand sport
I have no plans to put fender flares on. I'm looking for a pic right now to attach.
Hope this is useful for you.

 

[SoLow]

"Lastly, on tires, there are not a lot of options in tires in 315/35ZR17 but whatever you choose, I'd avoid the Summitomos. From a performance standpoint, they are a poor choice and should be looked at only as a budgetary last resort."


Hib,

What do you recommend? I need some 315/35ZR17's for the 11's on the rear of my 87 Z52 along with the matching 275/40ZR17's for the 9.5's on the front. Seems no one makes both a 315/ 35 and a 275/40 in the same tread pattern that isn't junk.

 

[VIN_#_00521__Z-51_C4]

"Lastly, on tires, there are not a lot of options in tires in 315/35ZR17 but whatever you choose, I'd avoid the Summitomos. From a performance standpoint, they are a poor choice and should be looked at only as a budgetary last resort."


Hib,

What do you recommend? I need some 315/35ZR17's for the 11's on the rear of my 87 Z52 along with the matching 275/40ZR17's for the 9.5's on the front. Seems no one makes both a 315/ 35 and a 275/40 in the same tread pattern that isn't junk.

I looked for these sizes ( Since I have the same wheels as you ) ........I found this on a tire site ---- they looked good to me and had a high approval rating

Tire Products by Vehicle - Discount Tire Direct

-------- Nitto NT05 -------Z rated------
(Front) 275/4017 98w B $172
(Rear) 315/35/17 102w B $218
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------------------------Summer High Performance Tire----------------

-------- Nitto NT 555 Extreme Performance -----Z rated-----------
(Front) 275/4017 98w $148.00
(Rear) 315/35/17 102w $210.00
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------------------------Summer Performance Tire----------------

 

[Bob88vette]

Here's a pic of my 88 with 11 x 17 and 315's. They stick out ever so slightly. Also, I have to disagree about the Sumitomo's, I think they are an excellent all around tire, performance included. I have to admit tho, I am not a track guy so that may be what others are referring to.