Guest Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 Will 245/45-17's fit? How about 235/45-17's? I asked on another board and got no reply. Any info would really be appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2002 Share Posted May 11, 2002 It all depends on the total height and the backspacing of the rims. You will have to measure to be sure. CarCraft did an article on wheel and tire sizes a few years ago, you might ask around their site. I know they fitted a Chevelle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2002 Share Posted May 11, 2002 You can do a quick height calculation(remember listed sizes are approximate) - diameter of wheel(17") plus twice the sidewall width. 235/45, for example, means that the sidewall will be .45 times the tread width of 235 mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowLark Posted May 12, 2002 Share Posted May 12, 2002 I am surprised that you didn't get a reply on <A HREF="http://www.v8buick.com," TARGET=_blank>www.v8buick.com,</A> but I suspect the reason is that most Buick performance folks use 15" wheels, and your 17" idea is one they haven't tried. <P>One other avenue - joining the Buick Performance email list on groups.yahoo.com. A lot of good hard core Buick racers there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Thanks for the replies. I'm betting at least 235/45-17's will fit, but I'd like a little more sidewall for improved ride quality. I'll see what I can find out. I just need to remember how to measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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