Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

Question Regarding Tire Size

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 09:53 AM
  #1  
Arcane1's Avatar
Arcane1
Thread Starter
Supporting Tuner
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,311
Likes: 0
From: Houston TX
Cruise-In VIII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Default Question Regarding Tire Size

I am getting ready to purchase new tires for the car and I want to make sure that a 295/35 will fit on the stock 18x9.5 rim. All responses will be much appreciated.
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 09:56 AM
  #2  
dajael
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Default

Yes it will but it is not ideal. A 9.5" wheel takes a 275 tire, a 295 tire wants a 10.5" to 11" wheel if your looking for perfect fitment.

Reply
Old Sep 25, 2006 | 10:48 AM
  #3  
wamara's Avatar
wamara
Le Mans Master
25 Year Member
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 6,101
Likes: 44
From: ABQ NM
Cruise-In II Veteran
Default

I know many people here will say they've done it with no issues, but I also suspect that they are not wringing out 10/10ths from the tires. To do that requires optimal sizing, IMHO.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Question Regarding Tire Size





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:38 PM.

story-0
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 most overrated Corvette track packages ever.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:46:45


VIEW MORE
story-1
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

Slideshow: Every 2027 Corvette engine explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:16:31


VIEW MORE
story-2
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

Slideshow: A Jaguar designer's personal project imagines what a modern front-engined Corvette might look like if Chevrolet revisited the golden age of the Stingray.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-08 19:53:43


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE