265s on Stock Wheels
#1
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265s on Stock Wheels
I'd like to upgrade my setup. I intend to drive to/from events on my tires and have pretty much resigned to R888s.
Will 265 / 305 tires fit and function on stock C6 wheels, and fit the car w/o rubbing? I do mostly AutoX and a few HPDEs.
Will 265 / 305 tires fit and function on stock C6 wheels, and fit the car w/o rubbing? I do mostly AutoX and a few HPDEs.
#3
Burning Brakes
I can't answer directly for R888's or those exact sizes, but maybe this will help.
I'm using Hoosier A6's for autocross in 285-30/18 & 315-30/19 sizes on stock wheels on my C6.
They fit fine and do not rub at all. To be honest, they look like a natural fit - line up nicely with the tops of the fender edges and don't stick out. However, keep in mind that I'm currently running -2.0 front / -1.1 rear camber to help the tires work well on-track. That much camber also helps avoid tire contact with the front fender somewhat, if there was any chance of contact otherwise. The car is also lowered slightly, corner-weighted and has a little toe-out in front, toe-in in the rear.
Moral of the story - I think you will be fine, but your actual results can vary based on how aggressive your alignment is, along with the sidewall profile & width of the particular tires you're using.
I'm using Hoosier A6's for autocross in 285-30/18 & 315-30/19 sizes on stock wheels on my C6.
They fit fine and do not rub at all. To be honest, they look like a natural fit - line up nicely with the tops of the fender edges and don't stick out. However, keep in mind that I'm currently running -2.0 front / -1.1 rear camber to help the tires work well on-track. That much camber also helps avoid tire contact with the front fender somewhat, if there was any chance of contact otherwise. The car is also lowered slightly, corner-weighted and has a little toe-out in front, toe-in in the rear.
Moral of the story - I think you will be fine, but your actual results can vary based on how aggressive your alignment is, along with the sidewall profile & width of the particular tires you're using.
#4
Drifting
I think these sizes with the R-888's will work w/stock wheels. Check
Rear ..... 295/30R19Y
Front .... 255/35ZR18Y
#6
Le Mans Master
I've driven on the predecessors to the R888 (Toyo RA1 and Nitto NT01) and they're great tires for dual purpose. Sorry I can't help you with your original question though.
BTW, I also live in Farmington. Hi neighbor.
BTW, I also live in Farmington. Hi neighbor.
#7
Drifting
The other sizes seem to meet the minimum wheel width spec. I wonder if that is important?
#8
Drifting
FM
Last edited by FredSM; 09-09-2008 at 01:55 PM.
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I believe that the tire footprint with 275/305 is still better than what you get with the narrower tires and, as you noted, the diameters work well.