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Old May 17, 2018 | 04:57 PM
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I'm curious. What is the largest tire size front & rear you can run without rubbing?

I'm running OEM C6 Z06 wheels with 275/R35/18 Front and 325/R30/19 rear and have no rubbing.

Someone commented on one of my YouTube videos that they were running a 295 front tire and 305 rear. That size combo seems questionable to me.

Thoughts?
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Old May 18, 2018 | 08:29 AM
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I just recently installed 265/30-19 and 305/30-19 on my '03 Z. No rubbing and good stagger for the computer. Looks good, nothing sticks out. Go to GetYourWheels.com and speak to Jason for your options, good to deal with.
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Old May 18, 2018 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by striper
I just recently installed 265/30-19 and 305/30-19 on my '03 Z. No rubbing and good stagger for the computer. Looks good, nothing sticks out. Go to GetYourWheels.com and speak to Jason for your options, good to deal with.
I did almost the identical although I went one size larger 275-30-19 up front and no rubbing issues at all. Getyourwheels is great to work with.
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Old May 18, 2018 | 10:07 AM
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Hey Chris. I'm lookin to buy the same set up u have. C6 ZO6 OEM wheels and tires. Can u post some pictures of yours please. Curious to see if the fronts or backs stick out too much. Thx
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Old May 18, 2018 | 10:14 AM
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May car has 305's in the rear. They were put on by the previous owner. Th stick out a bit but he also added C6 style mud flaps which look awesome in my opinion
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