I finally have my 4 front GTA wheels ordered. I've read the topics on this discussion board as well as turbobuick.com but can't seem to find what I'm looking for. What I want to install are 255/50/16 tires. I've noticed alot of people like to use 245/50/16 on theirs. Will having the taller tires make fitment a problem? And which would be the closest size to original in a 16" wheel? The 245s or 255s in a 50 series tire? And can 45 series tires work without rubbing? I know it's a lot of questions but I don't want to have fitment problems when I buy the tires. The tire brands I'm considering are the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW or Goodyear Eagle HP Ultra Plus or Yokohama AVS dB. Any input or suggestions from you guys is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
245/50/16 is same height as stock.
On my parent's Monte Carlo SS, they went 245s up front and 255s in the rear. Never had a problem.
Those are good tires. If you want 245s all the way around, SLP has GSC take off for about $100/tire. They are brand new and were taken off for when they put 17" wheels/tires on the SS and Firehawks.
I have the 245's all around mine and they rub a little at full turn. I'm going to stick with
those when I get new ones.
www.slponline.com
Going to order myself a set tomorrow.
BTW, these same tires are $155 each on
tirerack.com
What is the biggest wheel you can fit on the 16x8 GNX wheels for the rear. I want to put 255's or 275's but I don't know what size would be best, without any rubbing or using spacers.
Thanks Mike
I don't think 275s are gonna fit. If your rear is centered, 255s should fit...but will be close. I run 245s in the rear and I have only about 1/2 inch space between the tire and the frame. BTW, I assume you're running front GTA rims in the rear.
Where can you buy the GTA black 16x8 wheels? Also how close do they look to the real GNX wheels.
You can get them from Classic Industries. Not sure how many they have left. Visit www.classicindustries.com and order a catalog (or download one) for the Firebird/TA. You can save money and order a set of wheels or do it right and order four fronts. As far as them looking light actual GNX wheels, they are as close as you are going to get.
Sorry for bringing up an old topic, but I got the GTA wheels from classic. Am running 245-50-16s all the way around. I have stock springs that are in pretty good shape, but when I hit a bump, I get a pretty vicious rub on the top inside of the fender lip. I also get some rub when I turn the wheel all the way. Any ideas how to rid myself of these problems? Different tire size up front maybe?
I have the same wheels and size tires as you and I also rub at lock to lock. You might want to change your front tires to a smaller size if the rubbing bothers you to much. I don't mind it because eventually the rubbing stops.
I run 225/55s up front on the GTA wheels. I also built up my turn stops on the side of the lower A arm to prevent the wheel from turning too far. That way, I never have to worry about cutting the wheel too far and rubbing the rims/tires. However, it does making turning in tight spots a bit more difficult. Oh well, you can't have everything.
Quick question!!! If I WERE to order the GTA/GNX rims from Classic Industries, which ones would I need? The ones with 0 offsets (all four) or the 2 with 0 offsets and 2 w/ 16mm offsets?
I believe you have to order 4 front rims Walter..