Tires!
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From: Camano Island WA
Tires!
I have a 2002 coupe Z51 with stock rims. Would a tire size 255/45ZR/17 fit my front tires? I found some for a good price, just want to know if they will fit. The brand is goodyear eagle f1. Thanks in advance!
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You mean would it fit your front rims. Probably but I wouldn't. As much as I like the design looks of the GY tire there are better and cheaper tires out there. I prefer the Kumho MXs in stock sizes.
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They will be slightly taller than your stock tires though. I suspect you will still have enough difference in front to rear height (0.6") that it will still not cause AH/TC issues.
The stock sizes are
Front 245/45/17 25.7" O/D
Rear: 275/40/18 26.7" O/D
Front 255/45/17 26.1" O/D
Rear 285/40/18 27" O/D
If you are thinking about rear tires too, the 285/40/18 makes a good match to the 255/45/17 front tires and is a little wider than stock. This combination keeps the front to rear diameter difference close to stock to avoid AH/TC problems and the combination will fit either the base wheel sizes or the Z06 wheel sizes. I have this combination on Z06 wheels on my '99 and like it.
