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Fiero GT

Purchase Cond.
The Rebuild
Log

Future Projects

Rims
Brake Upgrade
DVR

Current Projects

Headlights
Muffler

Settled Projects

LEDs
Stereo
Sound Deadening

Wheels:

The selection of performance tires for 15 inch rims is very little. I will most likely need to upgrade to 17 or 18 inch rims. The larger rims will also let me install bigger brakes.

Wheels:

Front Wheels:

18x8 Width Ratio Rim Tire
Height 		Diameter Diameter difference
from Fiero 		Weight
in lbs
Wheels Purchased 225 40 18 3.5 25.1 1.63% 46
Stock Fiero 205 60 15 4.8 24.7 0 43


Rear Wheels:

18x9 Width Ratio Rim Tire Height Diameter Diameter difference
from Fiero 		Weight
in lbs 		Speedometer
error
Wheels Purchased 255 40 18 4.0 26.0 3.50%   2.53%
Stock Fiero 215 60 15 5.1 25.2 0 43 0

HP HP5 Rim Specs:
f 18x8 38mm 22lbs (24mm wider towards the fender, 26mm wider towards the shock tower)
r 18x9 38mm 24lbs (30mm wider towards the fender, 46mm wider towards the shock tower)



Sizes that work on the 88 Fiero:
f 225/40/18 on 18x7(.5) 42-45mm
r 245/40/18 on 18x7(.5) 42mm

f 215/45/17 on 17x7 48mm
r 235/45/17 on 17x8 35mm (30-40)
r 245/45/17 on 17x8 35mm (30-40)
r 255/45/17 on 17x8 35mm

For pure handling, you cannot go wrong with CalKid's car.
f 215/50/16 on 16x7.5 5-3/8"
r 245/50/16 on 16x7.5 5-3/8"

Rick's car with ASA.
f 215/45/17 on 17x7 38mm
r 255/45/17 on 17x8 35mm



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07-Apr-2009