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Old 09-14-2011, 09:48 AM
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Can a Hoosier A6 size P315/30/ZR-18 be used on a rear OEM C5 Z06 wheel? I see that Hoosier recommends a rim width of 11" - 12" and I wasn't quite sure what the width of the OEM C5 18" wheels are.
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Old 09-14-2011, 10:04 AM
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It'll fit.
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Old 09-14-2011, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by MYRX
Can a Hoosier A6 size P315/30/ZR-18 be used on a rear OEM C5 Z06 wheel? I see that Hoosier recommends a rim width of 11" - 12" and I wasn't quite sure what the width of the OEM C5 18" wheels are.
What do you hope to accomplish with A6es if you do not even know your rim widths?

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Old 09-14-2011, 10:28 AM
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What do you hope to accomplish with A6es if you do not even know your rim widths?

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Get rid of the 275's I am already running
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Old 09-14-2011, 03:12 PM
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stock c5z rears are 10.5" wide. that tire will fit but it's probably the biggest tire that would fit on a 10.5"
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Old 09-14-2011, 04:20 PM
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Tons of us run 315/30-18 A6s on stock C5s wheels. They fit and work great. Here's my car on 295/35-17 front and 315/30-18 A6s on stock C5Z wheels:







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Old 09-14-2011, 04:36 PM
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TJZ06 Thank you for the pictures. The 295/35-17 front and 315/30-18 combination is exactly what I had in mind.

Thanks for all of the responses.
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Old 09-14-2011, 05:17 PM
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I agree, they will fit. 295/35-17 front and 315/30-18 is what I use also, but I use Rs on my track car.
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