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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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? for those folks running this tire in a 285/35/18. What front tire size are you running. I don't think the factory 245/45/17 gives the proper front to rear stagger. I was considering a 255/40/17 for the front,but I don't want either the front or rear to look too short. This is on a 2003 with stock C5 thinspokes. Any thoughts or comments are appreciated.
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 02:41 AM
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R2s are only made in 3 sizes. Most would run the 275/40/17 on a stock 17" rim, or like me use the 285/35/18 as the front and the 305/35/18 as the rear with different wheels.
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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ICaughtVetteFever
R2s are only made in 3 sizes. Most would run the 275/40/17 on a stock 17" rim, or like me use the 285/35/18 as the front and the 305/35/18 as the rear with different wheels.
how wide are your rear wheels ??
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If you go 285 35 18 rear...
...Then I would recommend 265 35 18 front...

OR put your 285's on the front and think of the combination I run...

NITTO OEM Style wheels
285 35 18 (front) 18 X 9.5 wheel
305 35 18 (rear) 18 X 10.5 wheel

The wheels are Y2K chomies...

StuzVette loves the Nitto's
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Originally Posted by 99 vett babycar
how wide are your rear wheels ??
Stock width 9.5"

Thanks for the input so far!
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