tire and wheel question
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tire and wheel question
i purchased a set of vredestien ultrac sessanta tires not realizing my stock c5 wheels are 1 in. too narrow for these tires . would they be safe to use and is anyone running them on stock c 5 rims and have they had any problems ? thanks steve
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What sizes are the tires?
The stock C5 wheels are 17x8.5 in front and 18x9.5 in back. You can safely run a 255-45x17 in front and a 285-40x18 in back.
The stock C5 wheels are 17x8.5 in front and 18x9.5 in back. You can safely run a 255-45x17 in front and a 285-40x18 in back.
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[QUOTE=blacksedan87;1565180873]What sizes are the tires?
The stock C5 wheels are 17x8.5 in front and 18x9.5 in back. You can safely run a 255-45x17 in front and a 285-40x18 in back.[/QUO
rears are 295-35-18 - fronts are 275-40 -17 - z06 sizes.
The stock C5 wheels are 17x8.5 in front and 18x9.5 in back. You can safely run a 255-45x17 in front and a 285-40x18 in back.[/QUO
rears are 295-35-18 - fronts are 275-40 -17 - z06 sizes.
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Places like the Tire Rack do not recommend installing those sizes on stock wheels. I too have heard of people doing it, but I don't think I would.
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I just ordered those rear tires from Tomz too. The fronts though I'm getting 255s. Someone said in another thread that 275 is doable but on the extreme side. I would just contact the vendor and see if you can send them back for the size you want. You might have to pay shipping but you'll have your piece of mind and be happier in the long run.
