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Anyone run 335's on the FRONT or a C5 or C6z?

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Old 03-02-2012, 03:03 PM
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I've got a C5 (flared) and my buddy has a C6Z. We're both wondering if anyone out there has run 335/30/18 tires on their fronts?

If so, wheel size? Offset? Results? Required mods?
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I think Mike "Junior" Johnson runs 335s on the front of his ASP (now SSP) C6 ZO6. The car is a complete beast, and he is among the best autoxers in the country.

See if he's online here and maybe PM him. He doesn't post often.

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I know some people who run 315s on the front using CCW wheels. 335 is almost another inch wider and it is hard to imagine getting that in the wheel well. I know that I have tire rub on the fender of my Z when running a 305 in the front.

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I'm using 335 on 11.5 CCW wheels on the front of a C5. You have to cut some of the fender liner on the back side near the fiberglass.


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Originally Posted by mountainbiker2
I'm using 335 on 11.5 CCW wheels on the front of a C5. You have to cut some of the fender liner on the back side near the fiberglass.


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Do you happen to know the offset or back spacing on your wheels?
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Originally Posted by doje
Do you happen to know the offset or back spacing on your wheels?
looks like 8 3/16" You would need steering stops. If you don't, the rim will hit the control arm at full lock.

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