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Old May 19, 2005 | 10:38 AM
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Anyone out there have 275/40-17's on stock rims and how do like them? Did you have to change camber settings? - C.
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Old May 19, 2005 | 05:51 PM
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yea, I have Kumho Ecsta MX's on the fronts in that size.

My understanding is there are no special alignment allowances required.

I did get a Z06 track specific alignment done when I got my Kumho's as I had just recently lowered the car on the stock bolts.

I HOPE no special considerations are required
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Old May 20, 2005 | 08:56 AM
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Got some Kuhmo ECSTA 275 40 17s. They are great, very sticky and no handling issues. Bad part is they throw too much road crap on the car when warm.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 09:03 AM
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I just replaced my worn OEM 265/40/17 (fronts) with the GY F1 SC 275/40/17's and love them. I did have some of the negative camber removed as that was the cause of my premature front tire wear. After 12K easy miles (no track time) I had cord starting to show on the front left tire. Turns out my alignment was way out of spec on the FL, something like -1.11. I had all four set to -.2.

I travel more in a staright line than in circles, so for me the less aggressive camber specs are woking just find.

Hope this helps.

Tom
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Old May 20, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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Thanks all. - C.
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