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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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I found them, no worries!

Thanks though.

WHAT tires would fit these rims?

17x9.5. I am buying a set of 18x12 rears and 17x9.5 fronts and I found the rear tires I like, but wasn't sure what the measurements are for the back.

Need help.

Micah

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Not sure from your post exactly which tires you want to know about. For the fronts (17x9.5), you can go with the Z06 size for sure (265's).
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Go to the website of the company that makes the tires that you are considering. Most all tire manufacturers list appropriate wheel sizes for a given tire size, along with all the other pertinent & important info(like o.d.). Follow the tire maker's reccomendations .

I'm not sure, but going with 12" rears may necessitate a mini tub . Someone else could verify this probably.
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Go to the website of the company that makes the tires that you are considering. Most all tire manufacturers list appropriate wheel sizes for a given tire size, along with all the other pertinent & important info(like o.d.). Follow the tire maker's reccomendations .

I'm not sure, but going with 12" rears may necessitate a mini tub . Someone else could verify this probably.
Nope, HOUSE OF WHEELS inform me that no tub is requireed on these rims.
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