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Old 10-10-2005, 08:34 AM
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What is the biggest tire that will fit on the C5, 315 or can i go bigger?
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Originally Posted by Raced Guy
What is the biggest tire that will fit on the C5, 315 or can i go bigger?
With a tub kit you can run 345.

With the 12" non tub you can run 335's without tubbing. I'm sure you can go wider if your pocket books are deep enough.


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I have a 2" tub and run a 345/35/18 with a little rub over big bumps..............

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Originally Posted by ALLTHROTTLE&NOBOTTLE
I have a 2" tub and run a 345/35/18 with a little rub over big bumps..............
Wow,
Those 345's really sweet.
I will tube mine this Xmas and put some 345's

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you can go up to the biggest tire size available with a tub...355. someone on here has pics of them.

those make me feel all undersized with my 335s.
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Originally Posted by Raced Guy
What is the biggest tire that will fit on the C5, 315 or can i go bigger?
The only way to go bigger tires on the C5 other than one size up from stock is to go with a bigger wheel/rim. The wheel size is critical when going to the bigger sized tire. If that is not big enough you will need to do some body modifaction to the car. Then who knows?
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I think you can safely go up to the 315 from the 295 without changing anything else. I put them on my Z06 without any issues. I really never thought about going larger.

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These are plenty big...............weight of 64 lbs each side


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