C5 max tire size
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Burning Brakes
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C5 max tire size
What are the widest tires i can run for front and for rear without worrying about rubbing or needing a mini tub? Ex: given an appropriately sized wheel, can I run 305, 315, 335. I know 295's will fit in the rear but how much wider can I go?
Last edited by 2fast4sanity; May 25, 2005 at 12:23 AM.
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I have 255s on the front and 295s on the back of my stock 02 Coupe
wheels without any problem.
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Originally Posted by 2fast4sanity
What are the widest tires i can run for front and for rear without worrying about rubbing or needing a mini tub? Ex: given an appropriately sized wheel, can I run 305, 315, 335. I know 295's will fit in the rear but how much wider can I go?
I also don't want to foul my geometry, or end up with a straight line (only)driver. Surely you track guys have my answer. I'll buy the brew for good advice!
I want trackability, and stickyness to handle my new (517)ponies, but won't tolerate ANY rubbing, nor tubbing.
Please help!!!
JD
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by 98stocker
i belive some are running the 18x12 zo6's with a 335 rubber without tubbing but if your going that wide without tubbing you have to worry bout the tire sticking of of the fenders....
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From: Dearborn Heights Michigan
Originally Posted by 98stocker
i belive some are running the 18x12 zo6's with a 335 rubber without tubbing but if your going that wide without tubbing you have to worry bout the tire sticking of of the fenders....
Fred
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From: oklahoma city ok
I have 335 30 18 on the rear with 11.5" Z06 rims with no problem. Not many tire choices though. The tire does roll over the edge of the rim a little but looks good. Found a good deal on 295 35 18 comp ta and will try them next.
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Ha, what’s 13 years, feels like yesterday! Thanks, and no I did not pay attention to the post date. Heck my Z06 is 15 years old, doesn’t feel like I have had it that long, and only 30k on the odometer, just figured it was time for new shoes. Least I’m not the only one surfin old posts,,,lol
Burning Brakes
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From: Philo IL
If you'd not have searched and just posted the question they'd have beat you up for that. lol I think a 315 is as wide as you'll get without much poke, but other don't seem to mind if the tire hangs out like it's the 70s. Guess it depends what you're into.
Le Mans Master
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
I'm running 305/30-19's on 19x11 rears, no rubbing but I wouldn't go wider. Sticks out slightly. I'm running 265/30-19's in front on 19x9.5. Could have used a wider tire, maybe a 275, but I like the sidewall height combination visually.
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From: Kenai Alaska
Thanks Striper, not to be a nuisance, do you know the offset as well?
