Rear Wheels
Racer
Joined: Mar 2013
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Plenty of room back there, you may have to lose the Z06 brake ducts depending on how large and wide you go.
People generally run 12inch wide rims on fender flares. They'd fit without the flares, they'd just look a little stupid with the tread of the tire not sitting flush to the body.
People generally run 12inch wide rims on fender flares. They'd fit without the flares, they'd just look a little stupid with the tread of the tire not sitting flush to the body.
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6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Louisiana
Plenty of room back there, you may have to lose the Z06 brake ducts depending on how large and wide you go.
People generally run 12inch wide rims on fender flares. They'd fit without the flares, they'd just look a little stupid with the tread of the tire not sitting flush to the body.
People generally run 12inch wide rims on fender flares. They'd fit without the flares, they'd just look a little stupid with the tread of the tire not sitting flush to the body.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 968
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From: Regina Sask
A 19x11 65mm offset wheel with a 305/30/19 tire works well. No rubbing or sticking out. The 315x19 tires are only available in a 25 aspect ratio that is too short. Same for a 315/30/18 as it's also too short.
An 11.5 rear wheel is too wide and the tire sidewall will stick out.
Russ Kemp
An 11.5 rear wheel is too wide and the tire sidewall will stick out.
Russ Kemp
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Jacksonville FL
A 19x11 65mm offset wheel with a 305/30/19 tire works well. No rubbing or sticking out. The 315x19 tires are only available in a 25 aspect ratio that is too short. Same for a 315/30/18 as it's also too short.
An 11.5 rear wheel is too wide and the tire sidewall will stick out.
Russ Kemp
An 11.5 rear wheel is too wide and the tire sidewall will stick out.
Russ Kemp
I looked at options for 19x11 for the rear and didn't find as many choices as other sizes. I didn't care for the styles that were available. I went with 19x10.5's. Traction with these wheels and my BS Potenza Pole Positions has been excellent thus far.
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Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Hillsboro OR
Im selling mine soon if your interested. I'm just waiting on my new rims to arrive.
PM me if you take any interest.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Jacksonville FL
I haven't used them but if you are seeking feedback on a 19/20 setup, I think 20 is too large for this car. Just my humble opinion though.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Jacksonville FL
Aside from 20's not performing as well, I also think the wheels at that size overpower the rear quarter in terms of looks. I prefer to balance the look rather than the wheel drawing the eye more than the body. Just an opinion though. I certainly would not say 20's look bad but just like 18-19 better.