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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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Default 305 R18 up front?
Will a 305 fit on an 18" rear Z06 rim up front?

Will the Z06 rim fit the new C6Z06 brakes?

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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 10:04 PM
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In the post about putting the new 14" rotor on a C5 I think they used either a 1/8 or 1/4 inch spacer to move the wheel out to clear the caliper.
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305 is a hella wide tire for the front, might cause some steering issues.
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305 is a hella wide tire for the front, might cause some steering issues.

I use a 18x305/30 on a 18x12 rim. at speed there is no problmes steering, in the paddock driving slowly it is like a pig wallowing in the mud, and yes it does rub on the DRM brake ducts when turning lock to lock, but who truns that sharp??

also with the wider front tire braking is exceptional. more rubber on the road
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also with the wider front tire braking is exceptional. more rubber on the road
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I have 315/30/18 up front.
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305's on a STOCK 10.5" rear Z06 rim will work in the fronts? I'm concerned about the backspacing.
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