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Going to purchase F14 18x10.5 ET 60 fronts and 19x11 ET 54 rears for my c5Z.
Hoping to save $$ by using my OEM supercar rear tires for the new front wheels, and then purchasing new rear tires only. Question is, will the 295/35/18s rub up front with the new wheels? I know there's dozens of threads on this but every thread says something different. Car is lowered on aftermarket bolts but no other mods that would affect clearance.
Also, do I go with 305/30/19 or 305/35/19 rears to keep the proper rake/tire size ratio? Anyone ever done this and have pictures?
Last edited by shoematd14; 09-05-2018 at 09:50 AM.
Question is, will the 295/35/18s rub up front with the new wheels?
I know a few members run OEM C5Z 18x10.5 wheels up front, but not sure what tire size they use. Regardless, a 295/35R18 is about 26.2" tall. That is significant on a lowered car. Most of us run 265/35 or 275/35 fronts. If I ran a 295-305mm front tire, I would definitely use a 30-series profile.
Also, do I go with 305/30/19 or 305/35/19 rears to keep the proper rake/tire size ratio?
If you run a 295/35R18 front tire, you would definitely want the 305/35R19 in the rear to keep the ratio close. The 305/30R19 is actually almost the same height as a 295/35R18. Not to mention the front sidewall height would look silly compared to the rear. A 305/35R19 is really tall at 27.4", so you would have to raise the rear of the car for clearance, I would bet.
Ordering wide fenders for the rear, want to swap my rear 19x11 for some super deep concave. What size wheel and offset will I need? Ideally would like the same look as tcruse but he sold his car.
Ordering wide fenders for the rear, want to swap my rear 19x11 for some super deep concave. What size wheel and offset will I need? Ideally would like the same look as tcruse but he sold his car.
The vendor should know this that you are purchasing from so they will take out the guess work.
Ordering wide fenders for the rear, want to swap my rear 19x11 for some super deep concave. What size wheel and offset will I need? Ideally would like the same look as tcruse but he sold his car.
You can run 12" wide in the rear. Check out our customer's setup before he switched over to the Forgestar M14 wheels.
Originally Posted by derekd7987
If you're wanting some wheels, call Jason. Super nice and helpful and my next wheels will also come from him. A+++
18x9.5 +50 with a 275/35 Mickey Thompson Street Comp
18x12 +24 with a 345/35 Mickey Thompson ET Street S/S
Placed my order for 19x12 +23 super deep concaves. Need to order some 345 30 19 nt05rs. Got my tpe wide fenders in. Hopefully in a month I'll be running the new setup. My old 19x11 deep concaves are in like new condition for sale if anyone is looking.
Last edited by tommypenguin; 11-12-2018 at 11:40 AM.
Some new pics after having the car detailed and using a good camera...
I know this is an old thread but about to go with this exact setup, 01 base, and trying to save myself the trouble you went through by planning ahead. I’m looking at running the 19x11 +55mm on these wheels but seen you had issues with the center caps. How did the raised center caps work out? We’re they lose fitting? Also, did you have any rubbing issues running those 305/35/19 in the rear? Thanks.
I know this is an old thread but about to go with this exact setup, 01 base, and trying to save myself the trouble you went through by planning ahead. I’m looking at running the 19x11 +55mm on these wheels but seen you had issues with the center caps. How did the raised center caps work out? We’re they lose fitting? Also, did you have any rubbing issues running those 305/35/19 in the rear? Thanks.
@JoeyMiller504 I replied to your other thread and just so you don't set yourself up for disappointment, these poke out
09-05-2018, 09:47 AM
