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Old Mar 3, 2022 | 08:23 PM
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Would it matter if I used 275/35/18 vs 295/35/18 tires. Having trouble locating Goodyear Supercar tires in the OEM size.
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Old Mar 4, 2022 | 10:13 AM
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Would it matter if I used 275/35/18 vs 295/35/18 tires. Having trouble locating Goodyear Supercar tires in the OEM size.
I ran 315/30/18s for years, and they have a slightly smaller diameter than what you're thinking about. A lot depends on the brand. Not all brands nominal sizes have the same actual diameter, i.e., brand "G" 275/35/18s may be a bit smaller, or larger, than brand "M" tires are. My Michelin PS2 tires were 25.44 diameter, and I never had any problem. If I had to guess, I'd say you're OK, but no guarantees. Why not change to a different brand?
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Originally Posted by grinder11
I ran 315/30/18s for years, and they have a slightly smaller diameter than what you're thinking about. A lot depends on the brand. Not all brands nominal sizes have the same actual diameter, i.e., brand "G" 275/35/18s may be a bit smaller, or larger, than brand "M" tires are. My Michelin PS2 tires were 25.44 diameter, and I never had any problem. If I had to guess, I'd say you're OK, but no guarantees. Why not change to a different brand?
Thank You for the reply. I found tne fronts and didn't want to mix brands for the rear.
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Here is what I did --> https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...xperience.html
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