But not my Vette.
305/45/18???
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From: Suffolk, Long Island NY
Originally Posted by jdmvette
with a tire that tall it might end up looking like this.
It's not THAT bad, but it looks a little off. Regardless, unless you need the extra gearing and are prepared to modify your wheel well liners, look elsewhere.
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From: Houston, Tx Got traction?
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08
I've run that tire before. It didn't fit exactly right..it rubbed the fenderliner, and im sorry but i dont'remember what part, I think it was near the front of the fender. IF you raise the car up, they might work.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by bcseitz
45's would be to tall.
Who makes the 305 35 18's? Didn't know any were available.
Who makes the 305 35 18's? Didn't know any were available.
Clayton from Las Vegas
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From: Mesa Arizona
Originally Posted by LV Vette
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St. Jude Donor '08
The Nitto 555R is a drag radial that can be used on the street. The 555RII is a road racing tire that can be used on the street. They actually are somewhere between street and track. You can get as much as 10-15,000 miles on them, but are not very good in the rain. But if you live in an area that gets very little rain or it is a sunshine only car, no other street tires even come close to their traction.
Clayton from Las Vegas
Clayton from Las Vegas
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From: Lake Martin ALABAMA
Here's the straight scoop... The absolute largest tire that will fit the rear of a stock C-5 is 295 / 45 /18.
Up front I run 255 / 50 /17.
I know this because I have had them on for three years and tens of thousands of miles. See pics:
And no, it doesn't look like a jacked - up jeep. In fact, they fill the wheelwell nicely.
Up front I run 255 / 50 /17.
I know this because I have had them on for three years and tens of thousands of miles. See pics:
And no, it doesn't look like a jacked - up jeep. In fact, they fill the wheelwell nicely.
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
Originally Posted by steve badalamenti
And no, it doesn't look like a jacked - up jeep. In fact, they fill the wheelwell nicely.
