Tire size help
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Tire size help
I just got back from carlisle, I bought new wheels for my 98 coupe. They are c6 zo6 reproductions to fit c5 cars. The fronts are 17''x9.5 and the backs are 18''x10.5. What are the tire sizes that will fit these wheels. THANKS.
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They are stock Z06 sized wheels. (17''x9.5 and the backs are 18''x10.5.)
I would go stock Z06 tire sizes then. 265/40/17, 295/35/18.
Try not to deviate too much to keep your active handling and traction control in spec.
Details on tire sizing on my web site.
www.ToqueZ06.com
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I would go stock Z06 tire sizes then. 265/40/17, 295/35/18.
Try not to deviate too much to keep your active handling and traction control in spec.
Details on tire sizing on my web site.
www.ToqueZ06.com
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I would put 275/40 on the front and 305/35 rear. Those fit fine and are as wide as you would want up front and as close to as wide as possible for the rear. Most people use these sizes. You have much more tire options with these sizes too.
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I'd go with stock Z06 size tires: 265/40-17 front and 295/35-18 rear. Will look good on the car and cause no AH/TC problems.
