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Old May 17, 2014 | 09:39 PM
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Will these size tires fit on factory z06 rims.

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275/40-17 NITTO NT555 98W BW

295/45-18 NITTO NT555 112W BW

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Old May 17, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp
plug them in here so you have an idea how much larger they are
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That tire is too tall, you'd be better off with the 285/40-18. Or go with the 555RII's and the 305/35-18 rears.
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Old May 17, 2014 | 11:41 PM
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But to answer your question, yes, they will fit on the rims.
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...just not look good, plus a 40/45 changes your gear ratio. Stay with a 35!

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Would 275/40/17 Be too big of a tire?
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Originally Posted by rochoa21
Would 275/40/17 Be too big of a tire?
No, the front size is fine, it's that rear tire you listed that's too tall

The 285/40-18 or 285/35-18 are much better matched to your setup
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Size: 255/40-17

Size: 285/35-18

Would this be fine
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This is a 275-40-17 555 front and 305-35-18 555r rear on stock wheels.
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How does the car handle in the rain?
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Originally Posted by rochoa21
How does the car handle in the rain?
Honestly I couldn't tell you. Its just a weekend cruiser, only been caught in the rain once and it was in traffic for just a few minutes.
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Originally Posted by rochoa21
How does the car handle in the rain?


If you're going to drive it in the rain, I'd skip those Nitto 555's. They may do alright in the first few thousand miles, but after that, they can be down-right scary in the rain.
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Originally Posted by rochoa21
Size: 255/40-17

Size: 285/35-18

Would this be fine
Absolutely
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Originally Posted by tlove32
If you're going to drive it in the rain, I'd skip those Nitto 555's. They may do alright in the first few thousand miles, but after that, they can be down-right scary in the rain.
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What's your tire budget?
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Want to keep it under $700
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Found some good prices at onlinetires.com
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I found the Hankook Ventus V12 tires
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Hey, I would go to the article by Car and Driver I just posted for tire comparisons. Normally everyone has opinions, but they did scientific testing under the right conditions.

Having owned three of these tires in the test, I would say that they are SPOT ON, where these three fell out.
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Originally Posted by bikeriderga
Hey, I would go to the article by Car and Driver I just posted for tire comparisons. Normally everyone has opinions, but they did scientific testing under the right conditions.

Having owned three of these tires in the test, I would say that they are SPOT ON, where these three fell out.
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...omparison-test
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