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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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so i just bought tires for my c5 and realized i got the wrong rear tire size. i bought 245 40 18 instead of 275 40 18 will this be a huge diff. i know it comes down to an inch more narrow in tire...
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If you are running the stock front sizes, they have an overall diameter of 25.7". The 245/40-18 rears will also have an overall diameter of 25.7". So, you will have problems with the TC/AH by not having a stagger front to rear within acceptable amounts (.5" to 1" is the limits).

I would get the proper size tires for the car.
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Agreed, You will need to return the rears for the correct size.
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so i just bought tires for my c5 and realized i got the wrong rear tire size. i bought 245 40 18 instead of 275 40 18 will this be a huge diff. i know it comes down to an inch more narrow in tire...
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 09:52 PM
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If for some reason you can't return or exchange the tires, you shouldn't have a problem selling them here on the forum. I think that is the front OEM tire size on C6's.
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