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Mar 11, 2007 | 06:18 PM

SULLY_PA

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Tires

I have a set of Dunlop gt qualifiers 25560r15's on stock wheels at the moment and read that the suggested rim width is 7"...Was wondering if I could put them on a 6" width without problems....

Mar 11, 2007 | 07:13 PM

StickShiftCorvette

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Most people run that size on the stock 8" rims without problems. That was a standard size with the factory aluminum wheels on C3s.

6" rims might prevent the tread from laying flat on the road.

Mar 11, 2007 | 07:33 PM

Roughrider

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7" is the minimum recommended width for that size tire. You may be able to fit in on a 6" wide rim but you'll have premature tire wear and heat buildup that can lead to tire failure and possibly ride and handling issues.

Mar 11, 2007 | 07:40 PM

SULLY_PA

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Thanks thats what i figured ...guess I'll let the cragars I found cheap go....

Mar 11, 2007 | 08:32 PM

dgruenke

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Those should really be on 8" rims. They won't wear right on 6".

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