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Old Sep 14, 2021 | 04:23 PM
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Will my 94 c4 drive without any problems with 255-40-18 fronts & 275-40-18 fears for daily driver.
another size i would like 2 try is 265-35-18 on all 4 wheels. Thanks again.

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I would ask tire store, they know what works and what doesn't!
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Not unless you changed your wheels, the 1994 model came with 17" wheels.
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Let us know more info of your 18 inch wheels front and rear. Width, offset and brand model if you want.

275/40R18 already is too tall a tire, 275/35R18 would be more correct, as for the 255/40, that's a bit too tall, and would be taller than the correct aforementioned 275/35's rears. It would look weird. I would go with 245/40 to match hight a little better or even 255/35- [255/35would be slightly shorter than stock front, but it's okay there].

Let me know the specs of the wheels, it should say behind the spokes if you don't know the numbers. I can suggest more sizes that will work
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Originally Posted by LTPower95
Let us know more info of your 18 inch wheels front and rear. Width, offset and brand model if you want.

275/40R18 already is too tall a tire, 275/35R18 would be more correct, as for the 255/40, that's a bit too tall, and would be taller than the correct aforementioned 275/35's rears. It would look weird. I would go with 245/40 to match hight a little better or even 255/35- [255/35would be slightly shorter than stock front, but it's okay there].

Let me know the specs of the wheels, it should say behind the spokes if you don't know the numbers. I can suggest more sizes that will work
8.5 wheels sounds 👍 18s will go. With the 35 sets, I read a 96 with 275 -40-17 on all 4
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Originally Posted by North Corvette
8.5 wheels sounds 👍 18s will go. With the 35 sets, I read a 96 with 275 -40-17 on all 4
Okay cool, yep just get your 255 and 275 wit the 35 series you'll be fine.
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