Tire size help
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From: Brandon Mississippi
Tire size help
I just got my c6 zo6 repos in today 17-9.5 in the front 18-10.5 in the rear. I'm sure I can go back with the 275/40/17 in the front am I correct? But what size should I go with in the rear? Also what brand do you prefer? Not really trying to go the DR route but a nice thick tire would be nice.
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Yes the 275/40/17 will fit on the 17x9.5 wheel. For the rear you can go with a 305/35/18
These are available in Nitto NT555, which I understand is a real good tire for grip and street use.
These are available in Nitto NT555, which I understand is a real good tire for grip and street use.
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From: Brandon Mississippi
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Does anybody run these? And is this a pretty fair price?
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....KDW2&tab=Sizes
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....KDW2&tab=Sizes
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Its funny you posted this.
295/35/18 will work. After about two weeks debating between the BFGoodrich and Nitto I bought the BFG's - they arrive in tomorrow.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...go-bigger.html
295/35/18 will work. After about two weeks debating between the BFGoodrich and Nitto I bought the BFG's - they arrive in tomorrow.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...go-bigger.html
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[QUOTE=iceman82nd;1581058138]Its funny you posted this.
295/35/18 will work. After about two weeks debating between the BFGoodrich and Nitto I bought the BFG's - they arrive in tomorrow.
295's are the standard Z06 size
295/35/18 will work. After about two weeks debating between the BFGoodrich and Nitto I bought the BFG's - they arrive in tomorrow.
295's are the standard Z06 size
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I went C5 Z06 rim and tire size...(see photo, mine is on the right, my friend is stock on the left), I went 17x8.5 front with 276/40 and 18X10.5 with 295/35.. No rubbing, fills out the wells just fine..
Last edited by Jesse Asis; Jun 13, 2012 at 01:16 AM.
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[QUOTE=chasboy;1581058288]I realize that - but the previous owner had put the wrong sized tires on. As you will see it is a common trend with a few other owners as well.
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