Replace tires Size question
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Racer
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Replace tires Size question
I would like to replace my tires with wider tires to protced my mag rims. so I would go from 275 to 280 or 285 on the back and 245 to 250 or 255 on the front.
Question.. can I do this and what happens to tire wear and performance.
I would also like to go dow to 35's front and back...is this..
What would be reccommended for comfort, performance and rim protection
Question.. can I do this and what happens to tire wear and performance.
I would also like to go dow to 35's front and back...is this..
What would be reccommended for comfort, performance and rim protection
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '06
There are no 280 or 250mm tires made. It will always be xx5. Going to a 285 rear and 255 front would represent a +1 sizing (if you keep everything else the same), and should be no problem. Going to a 35 aspect ratio will be a problem though... especially up front, where the OD will be too small.
Try plugging various sizes into the online Tire Size Calculator so you can get a feel for the effect of making different changes, and also to see what's available. BTW, stock wheels are 17" x 8.5" front and 18" x 9.5" rear.
Try plugging various sizes into the online Tire Size Calculator so you can get a feel for the effect of making different changes, and also to see what's available. BTW, stock wheels are 17" x 8.5" front and 18" x 9.5" rear.
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: 99702 Malae Place Aiea Hawai’i
Thanks guys great advice as usual.
I still don't quite undersdand why 35's won't work on the front...
when you say "18 X 9.5 does that mean 275? This confuses me.
Thanks
I still don't quite undersdand why 35's won't work on the front...
when you say "18 X 9.5 does that mean 275? This confuses me.
Thanks
Last edited by thevelvetglove; Mar 23, 2006 at 12:59 PM. Reason: typo
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '06
Check out my thread in the tires and wheel section:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1554556501
This should explain everything. Let me know if you need anything.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1554556501
This should explain everything. Let me know if you need anything.
Safety Car
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The Stock Z06 size is perfect. Remember the rear tires are just a little shorter. So if you have a 3.15 axle ratio you will go to a 3.22 axle ratio and speedometer will be about 1.3 mph off at 60 mph. Not a bad thing actually. Wider tires and a better axle ratio.
