Will an 18X10.5 fit upfront without tire rub?
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Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Will an 18X10.5 fit upfront without tire rub?
I've just suffered my first bent rim. I was driving over some rough pavement, near as I can tell either I hit something or the pavement smote the rim.
Needless to say I bent one of my beautiful American Racing Axl wheels, and destroyed the tire. The right rear tire is looking dodgy along the sidewall with a bulge poking out the side.
I don't want to put my stock wheels back on.
So, I'm shopping for new rims. Eyeballing the C6 ZO6 replica wheels.
Will a 18X10.5 fit upfront without rubbing? What's the max tire size that you can run on a 10.5 without causing rub?
Car is an 89.
Needless to say I bent one of my beautiful American Racing Axl wheels, and destroyed the tire. The right rear tire is looking dodgy along the sidewall with a bulge poking out the side.
I don't want to put my stock wheels back on.
So, I'm shopping for new rims. Eyeballing the C6 ZO6 replica wheels.
Will a 18X10.5 fit upfront without rubbing? What's the max tire size that you can run on a 10.5 without causing rub?
Car is an 89.
Last edited by MavsAK; 05-24-2014 at 04:08 PM.
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#4
Le Mans Master
I ran a c5 z06 rear tire and wheel on the front of my 89' for a few years with no issues. c5 offsets fit the c4 and the stock 295/35-18 tire did not rub on the front. when you get your c6z replicas make sure they are made for the c5/c4 offsets.
#5
Le Mans Master
Hoping to order up a set of 18x10.5 wheels this week with Falken 615s in 315/30/18 for all four corners! Shouldn't have any rubbing issues.
Replacing the 315/35/17s. The vredesteins were fantastic on the street, sucked on the track.
Replacing the 315/35/17s. The vredesteins were fantastic on the street, sucked on the track.
#6
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
How much heavier is the steering with the 10.5s?
(I realize the stock 89 wheels aren't the lightest things out there by any means)
I just ordered ZR1 replicas that have the machined face and black accent. New wheels and tires should be here June Second.
My wallet gently weeps.
I wound up going with 18 X 9.5s due to wheel selection. It's a pretty handsome and distinct looking wheel it's the ZR from Sport Muscle.
If they made that in a 10.5...
Thanks everyone for your help
Last edited by MavsAK; 05-27-2014 at 01:36 PM.