Wheel an Tire Question
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Wheel an Tire Question
Thinking about getting some 18x8.5 fronts and 18x10.5 rears and was wondering if tire sizes 245/40-18 fronts and 275/40-18 rears would fit right or look goofy.. looking for a wider stance in the back than factory look. Any comments, suggestions of different route, pics would be greatly appreciated. thx kris
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The 18x10.5 for the back is the OEM Z06 size. You would be able to fit a wider tire with that wider wheel...up to a 295-35x18 (again the stock Z06 fitment). Why not increase the width of the front wheel/tire too?
Many folks are running 18/19 combos and some are running an 18/18 with no issues either. With the sizes you've selected you will acheive a slightly wider stance. IMHO - the 295 aspect ratio tire will fit the 10.5" wide wheel better.
The biggest thing that you need to be careful about is to maintain the stagger so that the T/C system will function properly.
Many folks are running 18/19 combos and some are running an 18/18 with no issues either. With the sizes you've selected you will acheive a slightly wider stance. IMHO - the 295 aspect ratio tire will fit the 10.5" wide wheel better.
The biggest thing that you need to be careful about is to maintain the stagger so that the T/C system will function properly.
