sircampsalot2

I have been looking at some of you guys pics and Like the way the Wider tires look on the back of your cars. What is the widest tire o can put on the back of my 98 coupe w/ stock rims? dont really want to go with a wider rim if i can help it due to cost but may end up having to do so. thanks

chris308

295's i believe.

QCVette

I have seen the 295/35/18's also, but the tire manufacturers don't recommend it. A good place to check for tire sizes and what size rims they fit on is the Tire Rack website specs page for any tire.

The biggest I have seen with the manufacturer's recommendation is 285/40/18. (This size fits either the 18"x10.5" Z06 or the 18"x9.5" base wheels.) I have them on the Z06 wheels.

The 285/40/18 size is closer to the base C5 stock diameter than the Z06 size, so it keeps the speedometer closer. (60.7 mph actual shows 60 mph on the speedometer). The stock Z06 size (295/35/18) is a smaller diameter. (58.8 mph actual shows 60 mph on the speedometer)

A similar upgrade on the front rim is for a 255/45/17 tire. (This size fits either the 17"x9.5" Z06 or the 17"x8.5" base wheels.) I have them on the Z06 wheels.

The combination of the 255/45/17 and the 285/40/18 tires also keep the stagger so that the active handling/traction control stays happy.


Good luck.

$$$frumnuttin'

just bite the bullet and get some aftermarket wheels so you can run 305s in the rear...best stance ever for the C5.

Tastee Twirl

James2002z06

Yep here u go

meflyfrc

James your car is Badazz man. Almost got me wanting to go back to my black wheels.

Sailors98Vette

Thats my plan 305's or bigger...

James2002z06

She is a Hybird spin off of yours and Vettefev... I got along way to go brother
I've got new engine bay goodies ordered , that stuff cost a ton....

sircampsalot2

Thats the look im going for, what size rims and tiers on the back please?

James2002z06

These are replicas of the c6 Spyders with the correct off set for the c5
Rears are 325-30-19 x12
Fronts are 275-35-18 x10

GTJim

You fit them on there with no wide body kit or mini tub? Where did you purchase the wheels if you don't mind me asking?

chris308

James2002z06

Houston, there is a draw back guys , they do stick past my fenders

sircampsalot2

what are the offset for those rims? thanks

James2002z06

Corvettes of Houston ( Texas ) there has been a few members that have bought this week in Crome ( Skull )for one
Where have you guys been - these have been on my car since December

James2002z06

Like I'm some chump ....

James2002z06

GTJim

James,

Doesn't look bad at all. With the Z06 style splash guards it completes the look, very aggressive fitment. With your cars stance it looks perfect to me!

chris308

Dude, don't get your panties in a wod! Do you even know what the emoticon means...

I was merely interested on hearing about your wheel set up dude!