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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 10:34 AM
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Hello, I am getting some 99 c5 wheels for my c4 anyone one know what tire size looks and works the best. my c4 is a 92. Thank you :)
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 11:04 AM
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i have 255/45/17 on front and 275/35/18 on back :D
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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Im planning on getting the same rims, I would think 285/35/18 rear and

255/40/17 front would be best. Maybe someone can post some pics for you

to help out. :thumbs:
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 08:55 PM
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Im planning on getting the same rims, I would think 285/35/18 rear and

255/40/17 front would be best. Maybe someone can post some pics for you

to help out. :thumbs:
How about 275/40/17 front and 315/35/17 rear is even better :D
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 09:50 PM
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275/40/17 front 275/35/18 rear
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 05:21 AM
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If you go too wide, your contact patch will actually start to get smaller.

I'd go 255/275
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If you go too wide, your contact patch will actually start to get smaller.

I'd go 255/275
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