Wrigy3

I'm in the market for a new set of tires, and after some research I'm pretty set on getting a set of the Pilot Supersports i keep hearing so much about.

Although, i remember hearing at one point and time about being able to run 305's on the stock 19x10's can anyone elaborate on this? Or even link me to a thread thats already done that?

PS: yes, i tried the search feature, but that thing wouldnt know a snake if it bit it.

Thanks!

advancivic

You'll be fine

Mike's LS3

305/35/19 MSS Yes, on 10" rims.

305/30/19 MSS No, minimum 10.5" rim.

Why, because the "30" series tire has one inch more tread width which will only roll up on the shoulders of a 10" rim. May cause some instability at higher speeds. No benefit running a wider tread on a narrow rim if the contact patch is lifted or rolled up.

"35" series tire has 10.7" tread width.
"30" series tire has 11.7" tread width.

I am running 305/30/19 Michelin Super Sport tires on 10.5" rims, no problems.

paulrichy

it is well documented that up to 325's on a base c6 will fit with no modification.

Wrigy3

Great information! Thanks for the response!

Where exactly might this documentation be? Im having an awful hard time finding it among all the "it puts too much un-needed stress" responses.

nenji01

i had 305/30/19 for over a year or so and it was fine raced and everything with does tires no problem

Dcasole

Mike what size front do you run with the 305 as i want to get a set of these

Dave

ProfessorDeath

LMB-Z

I had 305's on the rear of my 2005 coupe, stock wheels, with absolutely no problems whatsoever. They were still on it when I traded it for the Z06. I lost all of m pictures or I would post one (bad flash drive, lost 625 pics). Not sure it helped with traction, but it looked good.

Brandon619

I'm running 305's in the rear of my base and I've haven't had any issues to date.

Boomer111

But what width are the aftermarket rims, 11 in.?

They do not look like oem size 10 in.

Boomer111

I ran 265 on 9.5in and 305 on 11in.

I change out back to stock widths after a year.

I felt the wider tires made the steering feel slow. The car just wasn't a nimble.

Now this is on the street, no track time.

Boomer111

A 305 needs a 10.5 - 11.5 width rim. with 11 in being center hit.

Putting a 305 on a stock 10 in rim is not recommended by tire mfgs.

Ya it will fit but no optimally.

Why do this with a performance car?

Mike's LS3

Front: 265/35/18 MSS with 18X9 TSW Interlago rims.

Rear: 305/30/19 MSS with 19X10.5 TSW Interlago rims.

My speedo was about 2 mph off at 60 mph, but I corrected it in the tune.

Front and rear diameter 1" difference and no issues with Traction control.

Corvette_Ed

You're missing some key information here, and no, 325's will not fit a base C6. 305's are the largest size.

Mike's LS3

Those rims look like TSW Nuburgring rims which are 10.5" rear rims. Correct size for the 305's.

Biggie G

305s are the largest I believe.....it rides nice, i used the spacers at the auto parts store and the lug nuts that extend deeper into the rim for more grip.....im not sure of the exact name of lug nuts....you'll need em thou if you run the spacers ....

Frankie15

I was really interested in getting 305s until someone mentioned that there will be increased fender gap due to the 305s being shorter than the 285s. Is this true?

Biggie G

it's possible but all you need to do is adjust the lowering bolts

mbowers13

Here's 305's, and lowered on WCC bolts.