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295/35/17 A6/R6 Ok for 17x9.5 C5 Zo6 wheel?

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Old 03-01-2009, 09:58 PM
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Default 295/35/17 A6/R6 Ok for 17x9.5 C5 Zo6 wheel?

I know most guys run 17x11's, but anyone running these tires on stock C5Z wheels?
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295/35/17's fit perfect on the stock 17x9.5" wheels.
Old 03-02-2009, 06:25 AM
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Old 03-02-2009, 08:04 AM
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Yep, that's pretty much what most ( I've not seen anyone NOT running them ) of the C5Z stock class autocrossers are running up front.

I'll be running that when they come in as well.
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That's what I have on all 4 corners.
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Thats what I run up front on Amolds 17X9.5 with 295's
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Originally Posted by sperkins
I know most guys run 17x11's, but anyone running these tires on stock C5Z wheels?
The hoosier guy topless performance says the 295 17 was designed for Pbugs to get more rubber but stay in class with their wheel size per their race rules. That's why only Hoosier has the rim size starting at 9.5" for such a wide 295 tire. We can benefit because we can use those 295 17's on our 9.5"x17 C5Z wheels and either run that on all 4 corners or do a 295 or 305 on the 10.5x18 stock C5Z wheels. I also find that doing a square set-up takes some of the understeer out of the car.
Old 03-05-2009, 10:18 PM
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With 17x9.5 + 17x11:
A6s: 295/315
V710s: 275/315(don't use 295 it screws w/the ABS.)
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I didn't have any problems using 295/315 Kumhos last year.

Going Hoosier this year though.

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