Advice -- Need Tire Size Comments
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Advice -- Need Tire Size Comments
I have an '03 QuickSilver 50th. It has the stock tire sizes:
245/45-17 fronts
275/40-18 rears
I am in the market to purchase a different set of 'rears'. I am considering my options and need some thoughts.
I am thinking I want to go up a size on the rears to '285's.
Now the question is what profile size should I go with.
Actually I would like to lower the rear slightly if possible thru a smaller profile tire, like say a 30-series or a 35-series. But I am lacking in the in-depth knowledge of the ramifications of changing from the stock 40-series 18's to the smaller profile 35 and 30 series tires.
Thanks and any input would be appreciated so I can make an "informed" decision.
245/45-17 fronts
275/40-18 rears
I am in the market to purchase a different set of 'rears'. I am considering my options and need some thoughts.
I am thinking I want to go up a size on the rears to '285's.
Now the question is what profile size should I go with.
Actually I would like to lower the rear slightly if possible thru a smaller profile tire, like say a 30-series or a 35-series. But I am lacking in the in-depth knowledge of the ramifications of changing from the stock 40-series 18's to the smaller profile 35 and 30 series tires.
Thanks and any input would be appreciated so I can make an "informed" decision.
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Here is a tire calculator that should be of some assistance in determining the various tire dimensions.
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp
Just remember that you want to keep the rear tire taller so that it spins slower than the front so that you do not run into any traction control issues.
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp
Just remember that you want to keep the rear tire taller so that it spins slower than the front so that you do not run into any traction control issues.
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From: Bowling Green KY
Here is a tire calculator that should be of some assistance in determining the various tire dimensions.
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp
Just remember that you want to keep the rear tire taller so that it spins slower than the front so that you do not run into any traction control issues.
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp
Just remember that you want to keep the rear tire taller so that it spins slower than the front so that you do not run into any traction control issues.
I used your nifty-difty tire size calculator and found out that if I go anything less than the 40-series, I would in fact be creating the problem situation you were warning of.
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I have no idea. I did'nt order the car that way, the dealer did it some how.
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It may be a brand new LS6 - but I find it a little difficult to believe that it was factory installed.
I suppose anything is possible, though.
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Yes sir, all numbers match. I would'nt of bought the car just on their say so without proof in writhing.
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Try my post about getting correct tire sizes with new wheels.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ah-issues.html
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ah-issues.html
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