295/18 on a 12in rim
03-21-2014, 02:32 PM
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295/18 on a 12in rim
Still trying to figure out street tires for the CAM class
So for my options are put street 275's on my stock rims.
and 335 Hoosiers on my 18x12f / 17x12r rims for other events.
or put some
NT05, 295/35R18 on my 18x12 fronts (Tire Diameter: 26.18 in.)
NT05, 315/35R17 on my 17x12 rears (Tire Diameter: 25.55 in.)
They're listed taller, but I'm going to stretch them out pretty wide on those 12in rims.
I suppose putting 315/17's on my stock 17x9.5 is an option
So for my options are put street 275's on my stock rims.
and 335 Hoosiers on my 18x12f / 17x12r rims for other events.
or put some
NT05, 295/35R18 on my 18x12 fronts (Tire Diameter: 26.18 in.)
NT05, 315/35R17 on my 17x12 rears (Tire Diameter: 25.55 in.)
They're listed taller, but I'm going to stretch them out pretty wide on those 12in rims.
I suppose putting 315/17's on my stock 17x9.5 is an option
03-21-2014, 02:46 PM
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Brian, there's pics in the thread below of a 295/35-18 BFG KDW mounted on an 18x11.5. It's pretty stretched already on the 11.5. I know different makes/models of tires will have different dimensions even if they're listed the same size, but at least this might give you some idea.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...-bfg-kdws.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...-bfg-kdws.html
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03-21-2014, 03:11 PM
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Why not 18x12 all around with 335/30-18 Rivals? The Rivals have wayyy more grip than NT05s.
Also you can't overtire street tires like you can Hoosiers, so 315s on a 9.5 wheel is a bad idea. If you can't do 335 Rivals all around, I would get Rivals or ZIIs for stock rims and match the wheel width as closely as you can.
Edit: just saw the 335 Rivals are sold out til end of May, I'd do 315 Rivals instead then.
Also you can't overtire street tires like you can Hoosiers, so 315s on a 9.5 wheel is a bad idea. If you can't do 335 Rivals all around, I would get Rivals or ZIIs for stock rims and match the wheel width as closely as you can.
Edit: just saw the 335 Rivals are sold out til end of May, I'd do 315 Rivals instead then.
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03-21-2014, 06:02 PM
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Interesting timing
Originally posted by Jonathan Lugod-
Dunlop ZII - Discontinued
These tires are now discontinued. I do have pretty good stock on most sizes at this time but they may sell out before the end of the race season. If you need these you may want to purchase them early.
The Replacement which is currently available in Japan is the Dunlop ZII Star Spec. It will not be available here until November/December. This is why no more standard ZII's will be produced as they want to sell out.
GET EM WHILE ITS HOT!
Dunlop ZII - Discontinued
These tires are now discontinued. I do have pretty good stock on most sizes at this time but they may sell out before the end of the race season. If you need these you may want to purchase them early.
The Replacement which is currently available in Japan is the Dunlop ZII Star Spec. It will not be available here until November/December. This is why no more standard ZII's will be produced as they want to sell out.
GET EM WHILE ITS HOT!