Z06 replica wheels
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Z06 replica wheels
i'm about to purchase the Z06 chrome replicas. i'm wondering what size tires are you guys running with these. the wheels are 17x9.5. are you running them the same on all 4 corners? advice is welcome.
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Originally Posted by white40
i'm about to purchase the Z06 chrome replicas. i'm wondering what size tires are you guys running with these. the wheels are 17x9.5. are you running them the same on all 4 corners? advice is welcome.
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Originally Posted by Corvette Kid NC
You can run the 275/40/17 or the 285/40/17 all around or mix them, your choice. Some say the 275 is actually the ideal match to the 9.5 wheel.
Im running 285's all around but 275 would be ideal. Thats what ill do when I replace my tires.
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Originally Posted by Redeasysport
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I want to put these on my car let me see
I want to put these on my car let me see
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Originally Posted by white40
as soon as i get them on...and decide what type of rubber to wrap them in, i'll definitely post some pics. looks like i'll run 285's in the rear and 275's up front. good?
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Originally Posted by LT4POWR
Please post the weight of the new wheels compared to your stock wheels. I've heard/read that the Z06 repos are very heavy. 
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Originally Posted by mseven
That's the tire sizes I have, but the 285 would gain more on a 10 or 10.5 rim instead, as I only gained approx. .500 -.750 more width the height went to 26'', change on spedo is minimal. I think the 18x10.5/315 rears would be way to go as above mentioned, if I were doing the zo6 style rim. m7
i think your right, that's why i'm going to call the shop in the morning and see if he'll let me get the 18's for the rear. if so, i'm going to go with 275/40/17 up front and 315/30/18 rear michelin pilots. i really wanted to go 285 up front, but you guys suggested 275. what is the real difference if any that you can advise of. thanks.
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I've always been a real fan of Michlin tires, but I put BFG KWDS on my vette with 275's on the front and 285's on the rear. I have been very happy with that combo. The BFG's are cheaper, and have a longer tread wear number so it seemed like the better deal to me. They are quiet, and seem to grip nicely. They are also an alweather tire, which should help control hydro planing in the rain, and maybe keep you out of trouble if you end up out in the snow in your Vette. Go onto Tirerack.com and read the reviews for yourself before you buy. You can read reviews of prospective tires for your specific car.
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Originally Posted by Dartvader
I've always been a real fan of Michlin tires, but I put BFG KWDS on my vette with 275's on the front and 285's on the rear. I have been very happy with that combo. The BFG's are cheaper, and have a longer tread wear number so it seemed like the better deal to me. They are quiet, and seem to grip nicely. They are also an alweather tire, which should help control hydro planing in the rain, and maybe keep you out of trouble if you end up out in the snow in your Vette. Go onto Tirerack.com and read the reviews for yourself before you buy. You can read reviews of prospective tires for your specific car.
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I went with the 9.5 all around with 285's. I want to be able to rotate. I'm happy with the setup, but may go with the 275's next time, it depends on how these tires track with some wear on them.
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Here is a tire size calculator for you. I snagged it years ago from a Miata board but a tire is a tire no matter what its on. This will show you how much bigger/smaller a tire is in diameter and the difference in speedo.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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I know this 91 Owner, he installed C6's 275/40ZR18 all around, no problems, no rubbing. You'll be safe with 18" wheels.
Your C4 will easy handle 285's all around
Your C4 will easy handle 285's all around