[Z06] Tire Fitment
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Tire Fitment
What is the largest size tire anyone has put on the rear of a C5 rear wheel (stock wheel) ? I will have wide body fenders as far as room to work with. Any advice ?
I like my C5 wheels and really don't want to replace them. Thanks
I like my C5 wheels and really don't want to replace them. Thanks
Drifting
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Racer
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I upsized +1 and like it for just avg use. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...xperience.html
Burning Brakes
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Get them widened. Or get another set and get them widened. Narrow wheels and widebody do not mix well.
I've done this with GTO factory wheels, look worked and performed great. Contact Weldcraft, they do this all the time.
However personally I'd spring for a set of light wider wheels, for exponential weight savings, and proper wider tire fitment (don't skimp).
EDIT
I just noticed 'Z06' in the thread title. Those are 10.5" wide (w/295 stock).....however same theory holds.
I've done this with GTO factory wheels, look worked and performed great. Contact Weldcraft, they do this all the time.
However personally I'd spring for a set of light wider wheels, for exponential weight savings, and proper wider tire fitment (don't skimp).
EDIT
I just noticed 'Z06' in the thread title. Those are 10.5" wide (w/295 stock).....however same theory holds.
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You could look at the Nitto NT555 G2 for the front 275/40r17 and the Nitto NT555II for the rear 305/35r18. Nitto's website say they are designed to go together as a front/rear combo.
Melting Slicks
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The limitation is the wheel width. I'll assume you're talking the base C5 9.5" wheel. 285 is technically the widest, maybe a 295 but that's pushing it.
you really shouldn't do widebody if you don't want to do wheels. it looks unfinished, and not thought out. especially if you're not taking the advantage by getting more tire.
you really shouldn't do widebody if you don't want to do wheels. it looks unfinished, and not thought out. especially if you're not taking the advantage by getting more tire.
