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Old 05-18-2016, 08:19 AM
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I just came across a good deal on some 305/680/18 Pirelli scrubs. Will these be a good fit on 11/18 ccw front wheels? Asking before I spend money to mount. Any one have personal experience?
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It's going to depend on your ride height but that's a pretty tall tire for the front. I'm running 305/660 in the front and there's very little room in front of the tire to the fender. You also might have some rubbing under compression, I don't with the 660 but I have 800lb springs up front.
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680 is a 26.8" tall tire....same height as the rear of a base C6 so that might be a bit tall. Most use the 660 like Kphayes1 had said, as it is only 25.9" tall and closer to what a stock front tire would be.
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Originally Posted by Anthony @ LGMotorsports
680 is a 26.8" tall tire....same height as the rear of a base C6 so that might be a bit tall. Most use the 660 like Kphayes1 had said, as it is only 25.9" tall and closer to what a stock front tire would be.
I agree with Anthony.

I ran 305x 645's and 305x 660's on the front of my C5.
Even the 660's are tight on a lowered C5.

I ran 315x675's and 315x680's on the rear.

This is especially true if your car is lowered from stock height.

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