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Old 07-29-2015, 11:38 AM
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Default Need tire size help

First, I am wanting a 17" tire around 27.0 to 27.5 tall, and around 11.5 to 12.0 wide. Car is a A4, and makes 800 rwhp. I do not want to mini tube.

I was thinking M/T 295/45/17, but think it will look small on a 10.5 wheel.
Then there is the M&H 325/40/17, 27.7 tall, and 12.5 wide? A notch big.

Any other options? Any input is appreciated.
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I believe the stock z06 has a 10.5 wide rim and 295 and looks fine to me. What gear? What stall?
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295/45/17 MT works fine on a stock 10.5 size wheel. I ran them in past no problem.







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Gear is a 3.15 with a 3000 stall. The thing I do not like about the M/T 295 is it has zero bulge, it seems to fit the wheel with a flat side so to speak..
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PeetyZ,
I was traveling yesterday and could not see your pic's on my phone.
Your car looks great with the 295, and I feel better about going with that tire now. I guess it is yet to be seen if or not it will hook the car.
Thanks, mark
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Thanks Man. It hooked mine up well on the street. Im sure if you put it down to around 18psi and heat it up it will be quite sticky.

I now have the 305/35/19 NT05R radial and it handles a little better but doesnt hook as good as the mickey in 1st or 2nd... Trade offs

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