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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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Whats the widest tire/rim combo that can fit on the front and rear of a C5.....(with the rear brake ducts installed and without ...assuming they affect the clearance)..any1?
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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Without having them stick out at all, a proper minitub and proper offset wheel, 335s rear and 285s front are plenty do-able. If you want to go bigger, they're either going to stick out or you're going to need flares. I know some guys have run as large as 355s rear and 315 front from what I've seen.

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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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with no mini tubbing and not sticking out past stock qtr panels...
I'm running 295/18's on 10.5 rims but looks like theres plenty of room still..(I want to install the rear brake ducts as well...)
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You can probably fit 335-345 on 19x11 rims in the back without a minitub, without sticking out. They make 19x12 that stick out a little, then you could put on the C5 fender flares.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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has anyone installed 335/18 or 19's without mini tubbing and not sticking out beyond the lip..with rear brake ducts installed?
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