wheels/tires
Sep 20, 2011 | 02:04 AM
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Racer
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wheels/tires
i have 17x9.5 up front and 18x10.5 out back
front tires are 275/40/17
rear tires are 295/35/18
it looks funny cuz i have more sidewall up front than out back. what size tires do you guys run in front... any pics???
Sep 20, 2011 | 02:43 AM
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Fronts are way tall, you need to run a lower profile, a 35. I run a 285/30 on a 19''.
Sep 20, 2011 | 06:04 AM
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michaelfrench
i have 17x9.5 up front and 18x10.5 out back
front tires are 275/40/17
rear tires are 295/35/18
it looks funny cuz i have more sidewall up front than out back. what size tires do you guys run in front... any pics???
I got the same set up.........Doesn't look right but this is what was recommended. I have learned to live with it.
Sep 20, 2011 | 07:49 AM
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I have potenzas.got the 255 40 on front 295 35 rear. I think it looks good. Handles fine.sorry cant post pic off my phone for some reason.and to lazy to upload to comp.
Sep 20, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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When I had those size wheels on mine, I ran stock Z06 size tires on the car (265/40-17 fronts, 295/35-18s rear).
Sep 20, 2011 | 08:54 AM
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Interesting, I am trying to hake a decision on front tires now. Have 295-35 on the back.
Sep 20, 2011 | 09:00 AM
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I am currently running CCW SP500's.. But still have original Alcoa's. Vetteman Jack has it right... these are the sizes that are on mine.
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When I had those size wheels on mine, I ran stock Z06 size tires on the car (265/40-17 fronts, 295/35-18s rear) .
Sep 20, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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