Larger Wheels & Tires?

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Jun 13, 2005 | 06:36 PM

Ruler89

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Larger Wheels & Tires?

Considering going from stock 17/18 combo to 18/19 or larger combo. Car is 04 coupe, if it matters. Is it necessary to get the car realigned? Reason I ask is that the car is a daily driver and I would like to be able to put the stock wheels & tires back on whenever road salt is a concern.

Jun 14, 2005 | 08:44 AM

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Anyone? or is this a Tech question?

Jun 14, 2005 | 08:54 AM

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I'm running 18's all around with 265x35 and 295x35. Lowered a little and looks great. Added the Z06 alignment and bars and this thing handles great.

Jun 14, 2005 | 02:24 PM

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I have 19's all the way around (19/275/35, 19/305/35), with no problems. I lowered my car on stock bolts, and had to get it realigned after a week after the car settled.

Jun 14, 2005 | 02:40 PM

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245/35zr18 on frt and 305/30zr19 on rear. Lowered as far as it will go on stock bolts. No clearance issues at all. I did not re-align because I like the negative camber for more level and aggressive turn-ins.

Jay Lee

Jun 14, 2005 | 04:29 PM

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That's exactly the setup I am considering. Let me know if you experience any unusual wear. Thanks.

Jun 14, 2005 | 04:49 PM

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It will definetely get some inside wear due to the negative camber, but that's how it goes. I'm in wholesale tire business so I don't really stress irregular and rapid wear issues. However, even dropped all the way this platform will still be able to get the right alignment specs. Go for it!!!

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Jay Lee

Jun 14, 2005 | 05:20 PM

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Cool still may want to have you alignment checked so that it is even on both sides.

18" on all fours too. front 18x11 front rim and 18x12 rear rim ( 3/8 spacer too and GY 18x25.5x11.5 (18x 310/33 metric) on all four corners.