Tire width problem
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St. Jude Donor '15
Tire width problem
Hello one and all. I have a tire width problem. I had some 305 30 19 Hankook's mounted onto my CCW 505a's. The tires stick out about 1/2" (rear) Nothing major, but I like the edge of the tire to be in line with the edge of the fender. Would switching to a 295 width help out? I got the wheels used, and I think they have C5Z offsets (I have a coupe). If I can't send the tires back, look for a sale shortly 
Oh also, I don't know the offsets of the wheels (because they're used) but I did some measuring and using the online calculators came up with 60mm. Thanks!
Oh also, I don't know the offsets of the wheels (because they're used) but I did some measuring and using the online calculators came up with 60mm. Thanks!
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Do you know what the width of the rim is? I just bought, and put on a set of 505As with 305x30x19 Hankooks on the rear, and if they stick out at all it may be 1/16". Basically flush looking down from above. These came off of a Z06 as well.
This is on an 11" wheel. Is it possible that your wheel is 12"?
I think they are perfect from a width standpoint. I personally prefer a slightly taller sidewall, so for me a 295x35 would be better. But since they came with the wheels, I'll live with them.
Sounds like a nice set up, though. Got any pics?
This is on an 11" wheel. Is it possible that your wheel is 12"?
I think they are perfect from a width standpoint. I personally prefer a slightly taller sidewall, so for me a 295x35 would be better. But since they came with the wheels, I'll live with them.
Sounds like a nice set up, though. Got any pics?
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Could you get a small amount machined off the inner center of the wheel?
Or are your brakes really close?
Maybe you could have a more agressive camber to tuck the tops in...
Or do a different rear fender...these are other options..to consider
Or are your brakes really close?
Maybe you could have a more agressive camber to tuck the tops in...
Or do a different rear fender...these are other options..to consider
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St. Jude Donor '15
Do you know what the width of the rim is? I just bought, and put on a set of 505As with 305x30x19 Hankooks on the rear, and if they stick out at all it may be 1/16". Basically flush looking down from above. These came off of a Z06 as well.
This is on an 11" wheel. Is it possible that your wheel is 12"?
I think they are perfect from a width standpoint. I personally prefer a slightly taller sidewall, so for me a 295x35 would be better. But since they came with the wheels, I'll live with them.
Sounds like a nice set up, though. Got any pics?
This is on an 11" wheel. Is it possible that your wheel is 12"?
I think they are perfect from a width standpoint. I personally prefer a slightly taller sidewall, so for me a 295x35 would be better. But since they came with the wheels, I'll live with them.
Sounds like a nice set up, though. Got any pics?
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St. Jude Donor '15
Never thought about dialing in some negative camber. That might be an option as well. I'd love to do some fenders, but I think the budget has been pushed to the max
