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Old Jun 12, 2005 | 11:11 PM
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I drive a 2001 z06 that is lowered completely on stock bolts.
I was wondering ....What are my options for the rear tires?
Will a 15 inch wheel clear my rear brakes?
Should I go with a 12 inch tire or a 10.5?
How tall can I go?
I have chrome motorsport wheels at the current time.
I am looking for something that I can bolt-up for the weekends.
I most likely will be going with some ET streets.
Thanks for your help guys.

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Old Jun 12, 2005 | 11:18 PM
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26x11.5x17 ET streets on front z06 wheels will work. 15's wont fit, and only a few 16" wheels fit.
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Old Jun 12, 2005 | 11:26 PM
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Thank you for your help.

Will camaro 16 inch wheels bolt up without any modifications?
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Old Jun 12, 2005 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by stangin4lyfe
Thank you for your help.

Will camaro 16 inch wheels bolt up without any modifications?
They should fit but you will have to do a little grinding on the rear suspension.
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Old Jun 13, 2005 | 12:27 AM
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Thanks once again.
So is the highest I can go 26 inches?
And the widest(depending on the offset of the wheels) is 11.5?
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26 will fit without a problem, 28's fit with some rubbing. As far as width, it depends on the tire. Different brands measure differently. A 11.5" wide M/T E.T. street will fit fine, and a 10" wide Hoosier slick looks just as wide.
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