Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

Best tire combination?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 24, 2024 | 07:59 AM
  #1  
Midlifeneed's Avatar
Midlifeneed
Thread Starter
Advanced
 
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 66
Likes: 17
Default Best tire combination?

Putting a set of 2005 c6 wheels on my 1999 C5 FRC.

I am going to use 1/4 - 1/2” spacers in the rear.

What is best tire combination to fill the wheel well up?

Reply
Old Mar 24, 2024 | 10:05 AM
  #2  
MadMax96's Avatar
MadMax96
Racer
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 250
Likes: 137
From: Round Lake, IL
Default

Going with stock C6 tire sizes keeps the overall diameter the same as the stock 17/18 setup. If you're concerned with the gap, lower the car. I run the stock ride height and sometimes wish it was a little lower, but it's nice not worrying about scraping on every curb or incline.
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2024 | 10:30 AM
  #3  
Vader_C5's Avatar
Vader_C5
Melting Slicks
Supporting Gold
10 Year Member
Community Influencer
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 5
 
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 3,036
Likes: 1,440
From: New Jersey
2025 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2024 C2 of the Year Winner - Unmodified
2024 C1 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 C2 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 C5 of the Year Winner - Unmodified
St. Jude Donor '25
Default

Go with stock C6 size, and that opens up many options for you. If you could spare the money, Michelin Pilot 4S tires are the best you’re going to get.
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2024 | 11:57 PM
  #4  
USAZR1's Avatar
USAZR1
Race Director
25 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 10,384
Likes: 3,389
From: Central TX
C5 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Default

Originally Posted by Midlifeneed
Putting a set of 2005 c6 wheels on my 1999 C5 FRC.

I am going to use 1/4 - 1/2” spacers in the rear.

What is best tire combination to fill the wheel well up?
You can always bump up the tire sizes to 255/40/18 fronts and 295/35/19 rears.The C5 Active Handling/Traction Control won't cause any issues unless the front tires are taller than the rears.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Best tire combination?





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:40 PM.

story-0
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 most overrated Corvette track packages ever.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:46:45


VIEW MORE
story-1
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

Slideshow: Every 2027 Corvette engine explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:16:31


VIEW MORE
story-2
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

Slideshow: A Jaguar designer's personal project imagines what a modern front-engined Corvette might look like if Chevrolet revisited the golden age of the Stingray.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-08 19:53:43


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE