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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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Will z06 wheel sizes fit on a regular coupe's runflats? I want to buy a set of black motorsports but don't want to spend the money on new tires since this only have 8900 miles on them. Thanks for your help
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 11:38 PM
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I have heard that they will fit, but it is not recommended. May stretch the sidewalls out too much.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 12:50 AM
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I can tell you the definitive answer for this. They will fit but they look BAD. I had a buddy that tried it and the tires did balance but they loked terrible. The rims were sticking out WAY to far. Don't do it, you will regret it. Sell your runflats on here and buy Z06 sized tires!
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I am doing the same thing with my coupe. I checked the tire rack fitment guide and Mid America and they both told me that the stock tires would transfer just fine to the Z06 wheels. For example the 275 wheel is good up to an 11" rim...the Z wheels are only 10.5"

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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 09:35 AM
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I wouldn't do it. They look weird
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