tire size question ?
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tire size question ?
hey guys , got a ? .... I have a 99 FRC , buying 18x10.5 wheels for the back , will 305-35-18 fit on the rims and also will they fit the car ok???? rubbing???? can I still lower it ? Thanks!
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Rubbing will all depend on if you bought wheels with the right offset. If they are made for a C5, they should be ok. 
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Originally Posted by motomafia
hey guys , got a ? .... I have a 99 FRC , buying 18x10.5 wheels for the back , will 305-35-18 fit on the rims and also will they fit the car ok???? rubbing???? can I still lower it ? Thanks!
The hardest part for you will be to actually find a pair of 305/35x18's.
I don't beleive I've ever seen that size tire....
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Originally Posted by Glennm27
That tire would fit fine on an 18x10.5 wheel, and would not cause any problems on the car.....no rubbing, nothing.. The Z06's come from the plant with 295/35x18's. BE sure the offset on the wheel is correct too, anywhere from +54 to +65
The hardest part for you will be to actually find a pair of 305/35x18's.
I don't beleive I've ever seen that size tire....
The hardest part for you will be to actually find a pair of 305/35x18's.
I don't beleive I've ever seen that size tire....
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