Tires Size Question

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Shawn Murri - 16 Feb 2005 13:55 GMT

Hi one of my ponies is an 82 Z28 that has the leakiest set of rims this side
of Detroit. They needed to go. Without spending much money I wanted to do
something about this and came into a set of 2nd Gen Firebird rims that are
14". I just need something that will allow the car to be driveable so I can
cerify it after some brake work this spring. So my Question is:
What size tire options do I have to put on a 14" rim that will allow a
comparable ride to the stock 15" rims/tires that were on the car?

Thank you
SMurri

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GLK9MM - 16 Feb 2005 14:15 GMT

> Hi one of my ponies is an 82 Z28 that has the leakiest set of rims this side
> of Detroit. They needed to go. Without spending much money I wanted to do
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> Thank you
> SMurri

First, make sure your bolt pattern is the same.
Second, what size tire did you have on your 15's?

    Martin
    '01 Formula -    MTI Air Box Lid, K&N Filter, Hurst-6,
            SLP Cold Air Induction & Smooth Intake Bellow
            Corsa Catback w/Premium Tips
    '83 V45 Magna

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GLK9MM - 16 Feb 2005 14:20 GMT

>> Hi one of my ponies is an 82 Z28 that has the leakiest set of rims
>> this side
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> Corsa Catback w/Premium Tips
> '83 V45 Magna

BTW ... assuming Orig. Equipment, you can go with 205/75-14.

    Martin
    '01 Formula -    MTI Air Box Lid, K&N Filter, Hurst-6,
            SLP Cold Air Induction & Smooth Intake Bellow
            Corsa Catback w/Premium Tips
    '83 V45 Magna

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Shawn Murri - 16 Feb 2005 20:43 GMT

Thank you Martin
I shook my head and changed my plans.

I tried picturing 14" rims on a 3rd Gen F Body and started to shiver, so I
looked further a field and found another 15" pair I can swap for. Still
firebird rims but the price is right for the short term.

SMurri

> >> Hi one of my ponies is an 82 Z28 that has the leakiest set of rims
> >> this side
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> Corsa Catback w/Premium Tips
> '83 V45 Magna

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