Does anyone know the largest size of wheels that can fit on a basic 86 gt fiero? I have 17 inch rims that were on the car when i bought it (aren't stock). The wheels are kind of ugly so I will probably switch them out for something custom when/if I have the money. just by looking I'd say that at least 20s with thin tires could fit easily
JT, The topic of widest possible wheels on the back of a Fiero has been discussed and debated many, many times here on the Forum. As a starting point you should click on the Forum's [SEARCH] button that in on the upper right side of every page. Then where it says SEARCH: , type in "wide wheels" ; then where it says IN: select "Entire Forum and Archives" Finally click on the [SEARCH] button . That should give you a list of 40 or more threads on this topic.
That being said most folks seem to be running 6" - 8" wide wheels usually with an offset of 30mm - 45mm. As for tire sizes 225mm - 255mm seem to be pretty common. With a stock body I have read of some folks who have managed to fit 9" rims with 275/40 tires. However that usually required running coilover shocks and a careful choice of offset to get them to fit without rubbing.
I hope this info proves helpful. Good luck with your search. And please keep us posted as to what you finally decide to do and how well it worked out for you.
Again Good Luck.
~ Bob ~
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JT, The topic of widest possible wheels on the back of a Fiero has been discussed and debated many, many times here on the Forum. As a starting point you should click on the Forum's [SEARCH] button that in on the upper right side of every page. Then where it says SEARCH: , type in "wide wheels" ; then where it says IN: select "Entire Forum and Archives" Finally click on the [SEARCH] button . That should give you a list of 40 or more threads on this topic.
That being said most folks seem to be running 6" - 8" wide wheels usually with an offset of 30mm - 45mm. As for tire sizes 225mm - 255mm seem to be pretty common. With a stock body I have read of some folks who have managed to fit 9" rims with 275/40 tires. However that usually required running coilover shocks and a careful choice of offset to get them to fit without rubbing.
I hope this info proves helpful. Good luck with your search. And please keep us posted as to what you finally decide to do and how well it worked out for you.
Again Good Luck.
~ Bob ~
That is good info you posted there but I don't know how use full when he asked how big as in how tall not wide of tires can he fit.
I posted in OT about how this type of changes would affect getting a sticker in some places as well as speedo and more. if you have a safety inspection for your Fiero you may want to check on changing tire sizes and passing inspection.
Steve
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20x9.5? thats great - sweet chop top btw Is yours an 88? it looks that way with your rocker panels If it is an 88 I know they changed suspension in 87 or 88 i forget... but I wonder if that would affect it
I posted in OT about how this type of changes would affect getting a sticker in some places as well as speedo and more. if you have a safety inspection for your Fiero you may want to check on changing tire sizes and passing inspection.
safety inspection sticker, if you have those in your state, changing tire sizes can keep you from getting a sticker in states that have safety inspections. never mind evidently your state like many others don't care about cars being driven on the roads being safe to do so.
Law enforcement may, upon reasonable cause to believe that a vehicle is unsafe or not properly equipped as required, require that the driver of the vehicle stop and submit the vehicle to an inspection by the officer.
Steve
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That is good info you posted there but I don't know how use full when he asked how big as in how tall not wide of tires can he fit.
If the question is what the tallest rear wheel/tire that fits on a Fiero the answer is no more than 27.0" tall, diameter. I got this info from jscott, To the best of my knowledge he discovered this the hard way.
~ Bob ~
------------------ "Its nice to be important. Its more important to be nice."
Pretty sure that's just a Fiero body shoved onto a truck frame (probably S-10/Blazer).
As for the largest possible, anything is possible if you have the money and/or skills to do it. On a stock body/drivetrain Fiero, I wouldn't go generally go larger than 17 or 18 though, with an offset relatively close to the stock wheels. The Fiero isn't a big car, so huge wheels just look corny on it. 18" wheels will already need a pretty low profile tire to keep the tire diameter the same as stock (so the speedometer/odometer remains accurate).
Originally posted by tshark: It'll drive like a Toyota! They make the smallest bump within 10 feet of the vehicle a jarring experience, don't handle, have poor design, and are cramped.
Maybe a first year Toyota. I've gotten stuck with the newer generation Camry a few times with rentals, and they were nothing like that.
A stock Fiero on the other hand… not exactly a Cadillac either.
Funny, I look at my 18's, and occassionally wonder if theyre too big to suit the car. My speedo is slightly off with 45's on the rear and 40's on the front.
...interesting that in some states tire size keep you from getting a sticker. .....would that mean an insurance company could potentially refuse a claim as well i wonder (if the driver went to bigger wheels after the fact)?
Originally posted by Asphalt Risin: ...interesting that in some states tire size keep you from getting a sticker. .....would that mean an insurance company could potentially refuse a claim as well i wonder (if the driver went to bigger wheels after the fact)?
Yes. Speedometer/odometer accuracy is pretty important. Some states don't necessarily verify accuracy, even with a safety inspection, but it may result in the police finding you at fault in an accident, or an officer could pull you for speeding and require the speedometer accuracy to be verified. It may also affect resale of the vehicle, if the odometer is no longer accurate.
Originally posted by tshark: Perhaps if I was shorter, skinnier, had shorter limbs and small feet, things would be better for me in cars for miniature people. I'm not minuature, so I drive comfy vehicles.
