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Old Oct 3, 2024 | 02:18 PM
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Should I keep 17's in the front and 18's in the rear of my 1992?
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Why not? Put 22s on it if you want to.
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With the right size tires, they can work.

Personally, I like a square setup. I prefer 17's all around with the same size tires 275/40/17.

I had C5 Z06 wheels on mine for a short time. They are staggered 17's/18's with stock C5 tires. To me they seemed to put to much rake in the car with the rear being too high. I did not like it and removed them quickly.

Good luck with your choices.
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[QUOTE=QCVette;1608226184]With the right size tires, they can work.

Personally, I like a square setup. I prefer 17's all around with the same size tires 275/40/17.

I had C5 Z06 wheels on mine for a short time. They are staggered 17's/18's with stock C5 tires. To me they seemed to put to much rake in the car with the rear being too high. I did not like it and removed them quickly.

Good luck with your choices.[/QUOTE

I have these on my car. A cheap pair of rear lowering bolts solves the rake problem.
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