Will 295's fit?
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Will 295's fit?
I just replaced my stock 18 x 9.5 rear wheels with repro Z06 18 x 10.5's. Though I still have my stock size 275's on the rear, I intend to replace them with 295's. The 275's are now too narrow for the rims.
My question is that with my fender now about 2 inches above the tire, it seems that the wider tires might rub over up/down travel. My friends Z06 has this setup stock, but his car sits alot higher. I was surprised to see this tight situation, I thought that this was a pretty mild change.
What have your experiences been with this? Please share.
Thanks.
My question is that with my fender now about 2 inches above the tire, it seems that the wider tires might rub over up/down travel. My friends Z06 has this setup stock, but his car sits alot higher. I was surprised to see this tight situation, I thought that this was a pretty mild change.
What have your experiences been with this? Please share.
Thanks.
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295 is the stock size for the Z06, 305s will work with no problem and you could squeeze a 315 on that wheel if you wanted to. This is all assuming that the wheel has the stock backspacing. Since they are repos, I'm sure they do.
I've got 295/35-18s on my car right now and there is plenty of room in there
I've got 295/35-18s on my car right now and there is plenty of room in there
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I appreciate your replies, guys. My concern is if the wider tires will travel up into the wheel well without rubbing. I don't want to raise the car at all. It seems that stock, the wheel well is much higher.
Thanks
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Do you still have the stock 17's out front? IRRC 295/35-18's are a tick shorter in diameter. If they are they throw off your TC/AcH. You must maintain a .5 inch diamter difference!!!!!!
This is the combo I have.
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St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'08-'10
Originally Posted by slowtraffickeepright
Thanks, I'd say you guys about covered it.
295's it is.
295's it is.
Joe
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Actually Joe,
I have been told that the measurement(305 or 295 whatever) is from sidewall to sidewall...and does not reflect the footprint. In this case,the footprint is relatively the same.
I am not trying to bust anyone's chops here....just thought it may be of interest...as I thought the same as you were,untill ccw set me straight!
I have been told that the measurement(305 or 295 whatever) is from sidewall to sidewall...and does not reflect the footprint. In this case,the footprint is relatively the same.
I am not trying to bust anyone's chops here....just thought it may be of interest...as I thought the same as you were,untill ccw set me straight!
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St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'08-'10
Originally Posted by flynbya2
Actually Joe,
I have been told that the measurement(305 or 295 whatever) is from sidewall to sidewall...and does not reflect the footprint. In this case,the footprint is relatively the same.
I am not trying to bust anyone's chops here....just thought it may be of interest...as I thought the same as you were,untill ccw set me straight!
I have been told that the measurement(305 or 295 whatever) is from sidewall to sidewall...and does not reflect the footprint. In this case,the footprint is relatively the same.
I am not trying to bust anyone's chops here....just thought it may be of interest...as I thought the same as you were,untill ccw set me straight!
Joe
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
FWIW..ccw had both types of tires in stock..and I originally wanted the "extra" inch as well.When John( if I remember right)told me the above and I think he said that he thought the pilot sports actually had a greater imprint( if I remember correctly..or it could have been he said they "appeared" larger...I honestly don't remember the exact phrase.)
But, that is the reason I went with pilot sports,plus I previously had them and was well aware of their ride quality
Both are good choices,I think anyway. Point is...not a big difference!
But, that is the reason I went with pilot sports,plus I previously had them and was well aware of their ride quality
Both are good choices,I think anyway. Point is...not a big difference!
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Something to consider is the sidewall design. I have Toyo T1-S in the 295/35-18. They have a rounded shoulder that looks kind of wierd. A tire with a squarer shoulder looks better in my opinion and because it has a square shoulder it may give a wider tread.
I just checked some specs to give you an idea of how this works. The BFG has a tread width of 9.8 inches and the Bridgestone has a tread width of 11.5 inches. Same size tires!!!!
I just checked some specs to give you an idea of how this works. The BFG has a tread width of 9.8 inches and the Bridgestone has a tread width of 11.5 inches. Same size tires!!!!
Last edited by jim2527; May 11, 2005 at 09:12 AM.