Anyone running a 285/40-17?

[Tony_SS]

I'd like to see some pics if you are. Thanks!

 

[JDSfastGN]

i just installed some 285s on my 17x9.5s but have yet to take any pics. As soon as I do i will. They may be camera phone pics though

 

[Tony_SS]

Who cares. Better than the pics I got now which are NONE. lol.. thanks, let me know what brand too.

 

[Tony_SS]

JDS, any updates with pics? Would love to see how they look. Thanks.

 

[JDSfastGN]

JDS, any updates with pics? Would love to see how they look. Thanks.

sorry man, my phone has been acting up and i didn't have access to a real camera either. Ill see what i can do this weekend. The car may be up on jacks though lol. Here are some pics of a friend of mines old car. He ran 17x10s and had 285s on it.

 

[JDSfastGN]

JDS, any updates with pics? Would love to see how they look. Thanks.

sorry man, my phone has been acting up and i didn't have access to a real camera either. Ill see what i can do this weekend. The car may be up on jacks though lol. Here are some pics of a friend of mines old car. He ran 17x10s and had 285s on it.
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[topher455]

TTT for more pics. I am interested in seeing more pics of this size as well!

 

[topher455]

A shot from the side??

 

[JDSfastGN]

hey sorry this is so late. Here are a couple pics of my GN with the 17x9.5s and 285s. Not the best pics as they are my camera phone but u get the idea.

 

[Tony_SS]

That looks really good! What are you running up front? 245/45 ?

 

[RI-Matt]

Looks Great !!!

What are the specs for the wheels ? ( backspacing etc.... )
Any frame notch or spacers needed ?
Also, what tires are those ?

Thanks
Matt

 

[JDSfastGN]

they are 235/40/17 up front. 17x7 with 4" BS. I had 8s with 245s but after lowering they rubbed a bit much. the LS1 12" front brakes push the front wheels out a bit, without them i think they would tuck in to much for my taste.

In the rear its all factory. 17x9.5 with 4.75" BS. The wheel itself is actually a 17x9.5 with 6.5" BS so im running 1.75" adapter. Im only doing this because i got the wheels for a steal. If you run 17x9.5 with 4.75 BS already built in, it should work great with no modifications. The tires are nitto 285/45/17.

 

[Tony_SS]

Looks good. I got my 285/40-17 Nittos waiting to be mounted.

So how do you like the LS1 brakes? I'm waiting for Robert (TexasT) to get done with my set. Did he do yours? I can't wait to get 'em on.

 

[Mr86t-type]

Uhhhh, dont they RUB the Frame?? I have 255/17's on the back of mine, with 17x8's (4" BS) and they are only 3/4" from the frame...I WANT to mount my 275inch Drag radials, but I afraid they'll rub....

 

[topher455]

Thanks for posting those I actually just bought mine yesterday and I cant wait to get mine on the car. It is sitting on stands in the garage cause Im beefing up the framerails and installing my 8.8 rear. (originally a 307 stripper model) Ill probably start a new thread and detail the whole install and specs on the parts. Should be sometime after next weekend. Now I gotta get back to work.

 

[gpadilla1071]

hey sorry this is so late. Here are a couple pics of my GN with the 17x9.5s and 285s. Not the best pics as they are my camera phone but u get the idea.

They look outstanding!! I'm planning on buying new wheels and tires too. I was wondering how many inches did you lower it up front/rear? I like the way it stands. It gives it a mean look to it.

 

[JDSfastGN]

Mr86t-type, naw there is no rubbing. I do plan on rolling the fender lips as they have contacted there when i have a couple of people in the back seat. I probably have .3" clearance between the frame and tire, it never rubs.

gpadilla1071. The front has QA1 coil overs that I have lowered down to approximately 24.6" from the ground to the top of the fender well measuring through the center of the wheel. I also have Howe lower ball joints that are .5" longer and helped in dropping the car as well. The rear is still factory saggy springs. I plan on upgrading to some Moog A-body springs to lower it a bit (3/4" or so), but i don't want anything too much stiffer as I still like a bit of weight transfer.

Ill see if i can get some better pics soon as the camera phone isnt the best haha. Thanks guys.

 

[JDSfastGN]

Tony, yes the brakes are from Robert (im actually typing this from his computer lol) They work great and went on with no extra mods than what came in his kit. I love the extra braking that it provided, especially driving around in rush hour traffic with all the idiots on the freeways.