Wheel Tire Fitment....need help!
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Wheel Tire Fitment....need help!
My C5 is still in the shop getting a textralia clutch installed and I happened to check it out while it was on the lift...I noticed that both my rear tires were bald on the inside (alignment/heavy right foot problem).
Anyway, this has prompted me to get a new set of tires and rims ahead of schedule. I have spoken with BOB at Horsepower Sales in Florida (great guy) and am considering putting on some Mickey Thompson 315/35-18 on the rear on 10.5" rims. Bob is going to check clearance issues for me, but I thought I would go ahead and ask if anyone on the forum has any experience with this. Will the tires rub or stick out of the fender? How big can I go without tubbing? Will a +58mm offset be the right choice.
Also, I plan on buying from Tomz Wheels...O.E. Concept C6 Z06.
Any input will be appreciated.
Anyway, this has prompted me to get a new set of tires and rims ahead of schedule. I have spoken with BOB at Horsepower Sales in Florida (great guy) and am considering putting on some Mickey Thompson 315/35-18 on the rear on 10.5" rims. Bob is going to check clearance issues for me, but I thought I would go ahead and ask if anyone on the forum has any experience with this. Will the tires rub or stick out of the fender? How big can I go without tubbing? Will a +58mm offset be the right choice.
Also, I plan on buying from Tomz Wheels...O.E. Concept C6 Z06.
Any input will be appreciated.
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My C5 is still in the shop getting a textralia clutch installed and I happened to check it out while it was on the lift...I noticed that both my rear tires were bald on the inside (alignment/heavy right foot problem).
Anyway, this has prompted me to get a new set of tires and rims ahead of schedule. I have spoken with BOB at Horsepower Sales in Florida (great guy) and am considering putting on some Mickey Thompson 315/35-18 on the rear on 10.5" rims. Bob is going to check clearance issues for me, but I thought I would go ahead and ask if anyone on the forum has any experience with this. Will the tires rub or stick out of the fender? How big can I go without tubbing? Will a +58mm offset be the right choice.
Also, I plan on buying from Tomz Wheels...O.E. Concept C6 Z06.
Any input will be appreciated.
Anyway, this has prompted me to get a new set of tires and rims ahead of schedule. I have spoken with BOB at Horsepower Sales in Florida (great guy) and am considering putting on some Mickey Thompson 315/35-18 on the rear on 10.5" rims. Bob is going to check clearance issues for me, but I thought I would go ahead and ask if anyone on the forum has any experience with this. Will the tires rub or stick out of the fender? How big can I go without tubbing? Will a +58mm offset be the right choice.
Also, I plan on buying from Tomz Wheels...O.E. Concept C6 Z06.
Any input will be appreciated.
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...ETStreetRadial
The rear stock offset on a C5 is 64mm. Now the question is what size tire are you running in front? If the tire is less than 26" in overall height you should be fine. But if it's more - the front wheels will be turning slower than the backs which will lead to traction control issues.
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Thanks for the info...I am running the stock size up front...I believe 275/40-17 x 8.5. I will go with the 315/30-18 x 10.5 since you didn't have any issues. So if you were saying stock offset is +64, then should I use the same or will the +58 mm work?
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I'm running 315/30's on my factory Z wheels. They are a perfect ft, not too big at all. The 35's being a bit taller is also fine as they will be closer to the overall diameter of the factory tires. The 315/30's are like a full inch shorter than stock.
That setup you're looking at will be fine.
There's how they fit. No issues at all.
That setup you're looking at will be fine.
There's how they fit. No issues at all.
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A 315-35x18 is too wide for a 10.5" wide wheel. A better choice would be a 305-35x18.
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...ETStreetRadial
The rear stock offset on a C5 is 64mm. Now the question is what size tire are you running in front? If the tire is less than 26" in overall height you should be fine. But if it's more - the front wheels will be turning slower than the backs which will lead to traction control issues.
http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/s...ETStreetRadial
The rear stock offset on a C5 is 64mm. Now the question is what size tire are you running in front? If the tire is less than 26" in overall height you should be fine. But if it's more - the front wheels will be turning slower than the backs which will lead to traction control issues.
This is correct in all respects. A 305mm tire is a correct fitment for a 10.5in wheel. You'll need a 11in wheel to properly accomodate a 315mm tire. Factory offset is 64mm rear. A 305 would be the most drivable fitment for a DD.
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As always, thank you all for the information and quick response to my question. Looks like I will be calling TomZ on Monday for some wheels.
Since I have the wheel problem sorted out...any recommendation on tires? I am really leaning toward the Mickey Thompson Street Radial, but I have also looked at Nitto 555R.
Since I have the wheel problem sorted out...any recommendation on tires? I am really leaning toward the Mickey Thompson Street Radial, but I have also looked at Nitto 555R.
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if you daily drive this car at all then u will NEED nittos. bfgs and mickeys are just not made for ANY wet weather conditions. trust me goin 40 mph upwards on a not so steep bridge is not fun with mickeys!!!
