[Z06] Tire help !!
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From: Wetumpka Alabama
Tire help !!
I've got a deal to get 4 BFG tires any size for $500. I'm looking at their KDW w/ new tread design. The only problem that the fronts are only 255 rather than 265. Will this still be suitable? Thank you in advance! David
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From: Cary NC
Those tires will fit on the rim just fine. You're giving up about 1/2" on tread width and diameter. Not a big deal. But it will help induce understeer a bit more. That's about all I can think of. For $500 if you're just street driving I'd get them. They do have an interesting tread pattern for sure.
You'll be hard pressed to get a set of tires at that price in Z06 sizes.
You'll be hard pressed to get a set of tires at that price in Z06 sizes.
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From: Chino Valley AZ
Those tires will fit on the rim just fine. You're giving up about 1/2" on tread width and diameter. Not a big deal. But it will help induce understeer a bit more. That's about all I can think of. For $500 if you're just street driving I'd get them. They do have an interesting tread pattern for sure..
BIG TIME 
Actually, I think you'd do a "low" of about $800 for Firestone Wide Ovals OTD ? (not my choice, but many like them)
To maybe $1600 OTD for PS2's ? (my choice, on my Z16).
Sounds like a great deal for you, unless you want ultimate race track bite.
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From: Sacramento CA
Go 275's instead, they fit fine. Get the BFG KD's, they are awesome.
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