Just a quick Question. I've been investing some money into my engine but I want to throw a bigger back tire on my 01' Z. Can I put a 295 on my stock wheel without it hanging out the side of the car, or do i have to buy a larger wheel? Thanks

 

i think they come 295 stock, dont they?

 

295 is stock. You can easily move up to a 315, some guys even stuff 335's on their stock rear wheels but they do bulge out some.

 

305's are perfect! 315's stick out, always a cool look.
335's on a 10.5' wheel that needs a 12'', and can't make a full footprint, so what is the point?

 

This is from the sticky...hope it helps.

Maximum tire sizes.

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Here is a thread about rear tire sizes.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...407&forum_id=1
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...s t1552324514

I Installed the Michelin 315/30/18 & 275/40/17's...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...25&forum_id=49

Some other threads about tires and wheels.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...es&forum_id=49
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...es&forum_id=49
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...es&forum_id=49
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...es&forum_id=49
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...es&forum_id=49
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...s t1551402210
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...4&page=1&pp=20

Here's a great tool. Just enter your stock tire size, and then your proposed tire size. You'll be able to compare sidewall and overall heights in order to stay close to stock (or not, if you prefer).
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Are 19s and 20s too big?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...st15513806 27

and...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...22&forum_id=49
Interesting Observations - Michelin Pilot Sport vs Goodyear SC's --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Guys:

While researching new tires for my 04 Z06 (When it comes time to get new tires) , I found an interesting fact between the Michelin Pilot Sport times and the Goodyear Eagle Supercar tires.

Comparing only stock Z06 tire sizes below... (tirerack.com)

1.) Goodyear = 8/32nd tread depth, Michelin = 10/32 tread depth
Might get better tire life from Michelin...

2.) Both are rated at 220 AA A tread wear. Both should wear at the same rate.

3.) Rear Goodyear = 33lbs / Front Goodyear = 29lbs
Rear Michelin = 30lbs / Front Michelin = 26lbs
That equates to 12lbs total reduction of rotating mass on the wheels !!

4.) Rear Goodyear = $295 / Front Goodyear = $253
Rear Michelin = $354 / Front Michelin = $249

What I take from this is that the Michelin tires would last longer (assuming my driving habits stay the same )and would help to reduce rotating mass ! I might feel weight reduction. It would just cost me $102 more to buy the Michelin tires than the Goodyears.

Your thoughts ?

Is anyone running the Michelin Pilot Sports in the factory Z06 sizes ?
How do you find they compare ?

Toque

A good tire discussion with pictures
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...6&page=1&pp=20

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Last edited by MAJ Z06 : 01-20-2006 at 06:56 PM.

 

All the links are not working

-Arbi

 

I have run 305s on the OEM size 10.5 and IMO they fit well. Now I am running Mich PS1s on CCW clasics, 18x12 out back and they look great IMO. Still do not hook unitl some where in 3rd in a straight line, but no matter, they are for looks and the street only. Drags I run CCW drag package, skinnes up front and ET Street bias ply cheater slicks out back, and for HPDE stock rims with ECSTA V700s all around. Good post
Dave

 

315/30 PS2s on my OEM rear wheels.

 

Why people think the 315's stick out I don't know. If they do you would likely need a mic to find it. I ran the 315 BFG's on stock 18" Z06 wheels and they do not stick out like you imply. Here's the big meats. The pic because of the angle makes it look like they are stuck out. That's impossible, remember they are on stock wheels. Now look at the side wall bulge then look at the stock tire, virtually the same.

Robert

 

thanks guys

 

I've never put bigger tires on my stock wheels. The info I posted re: 315's was posted by others with personal experience with this situation. It's also been posted by guys who have found one brand or another that are wider than other 315's?

I couldn't drive a car with tires sticking out. You spend a lot of dough on W/T, they better fit right, or they go back! I always like the comment where the tires are sticking out, and 'to save face', the guys always say, '' it look's aggressive'', AFTER buying the wrong setup. No one spend lots of $$$ on wheels & tires, and looks forward to them sticking out! I do my homework before, NOT after.

 

Fair enough, good clarification.
Robert