Z06 Tires - 2022
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Z06 Tires - 2022
I found some C5 Z06 wheels locally that I am eyeing, but tires are hard to find in OEM spec as we know.
Looks like I can get the below sizes readily available in the Michelin Pilot's
255 or 265 /40R17
285/35R18
Any other tire sizes to consider or recommendations given the current climate?
Looks like I can get the below sizes readily available in the Michelin Pilot's
255 or 265 /40R17
285/35R18
Any other tire sizes to consider or recommendations given the current climate?
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Looks good, can't find a matching pair on TireRack though 
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I will likely do a 285/35/18 + 265/40/17 combo when I replace mine with Michelin PS4S. It is unfortunate that the ps4s doesnt come in a 295/35 rear but I don't think the 10mm will affect much, and I think I'd rather have the newer tire than the Super Sport (which can be had in a 295/35 275/30 combo).
Curious about other opinions as well.
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I had a lesson in tires when buying mine. I thought when buying the 295 it would be taller than the one I took off. That was a 275/40/18. If you go taller, and you go wider, the tire height stays about the same. So the 295/35/18 is just about the same height.
I wasn't going to do tires this year but figured since they were in stock better get them while I could. During WW2 you could not buy tires. Gas was rationed. Think that can't happen again? The next depression will make the 30s look like a picnic.
I wasn't going to do tires this year but figured since they were in stock better get them while I could. During WW2 you could not buy tires. Gas was rationed. Think that can't happen again? The next depression will make the 30s look like a picnic.
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That might be where I am headed as well if I get the Z06 wheels - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S | 265/40ZR17 - diameter Front | 285/35ZR18 - diameter Rear (tirerack.com)
EDIT: I actually need A/S, so I would probably go with these: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 | 275/40ZR17 - diameter Front | 285/35ZR18 - diameter Rear (tirerack.com)
EDIT: I actually need A/S, so I would probably go with these: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 | 275/40ZR17 - diameter Front | 285/35ZR18 - diameter Rear (tirerack.com)
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I know a lot of people ignore this and it really just comes down to the tire brand and model as far as real world sizing but I will say be careful with 275s on the front. While it will work totally fine sometimes they will have a visual look of stupidness as the tire sidewall can appear taller in the front than in the back. Many don't care about this like I said. I think it looks terrible.
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I think you're going to find your rear tire will be shorter than the one removed. I wish I would have gone to 305 or 315 but I didn't think the rim could do it. It already kind of wraps around the rim. These are Mickey Thompsons. I think they are middle of the road as far as price. Not tracking the car but I wanted as wide as I could get. I could have gone to 11 so to speak but didn't want to end up with tires that wouldn't fit the rims.
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I know a lot of people ignore this and it really just comes down to the tire brand and model as far as real world sizing but I will say be careful with 275s on the front. While it will work totally fine sometimes they will have a visual look of stupidness as the tire sidewall can appear taller in the front than in the back. Many don't care about this like I said. I think it looks terrible.
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After lots of combing through and the above comment about 275's, looks like I have a winner: Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 | 255/40ZR17 - diameter Front | 285/35ZR18 - diameter Rear (tirerack.com)
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I know a lot of people ignore this and it really just comes down to the tire brand and model as far as real world sizing but I will say be careful with 275s on the front. While it will work totally fine sometimes they will have a visual look of stupidness as the tire sidewall can appear taller in the front than in the back. Many don't care about this like I said. I think it looks terrible.
Google will present several tire size calcs, at least one of which also offers a visual of the tire sideview compared front vs rear for ratio purposes. I think it is on a jeep site and it is very handy.
How did GM let the C5 roll off the assembly line with sky jacked suspension, a soft as twice baked beans base suspension, and these 70s hee haw fatter front sidewalls with low profile rears? Too much lead in the paint over there.