tire help
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 341
Likes: 1
From: Akron Ohio
tire help
i am putting stock Z06 wheels on a 02 coupe, the KDW tires dont come in the same size as the stock Z tires. they only have 255 and 275 for the front wheels, will the 275/40ZR17 fit the front of my car?
Tech Contributor
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 19,472
Likes: 1,171
From: Dyer, IN
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 968
Likes: 12
From: Regina Sask
The problem with a 275/40/17 tire is the sidewall is noticeably taller than a 295/35/18 rear tire (stock ZO6 size).
Michelin PS2's are available in 265/40/17 & 295/35/18 sizes, and are the best tires that I've had on my ZO6.
Russ Kemp
Michelin PS2's are available in 265/40/17 & 295/35/18 sizes, and are the best tires that I've had on my ZO6.
Russ Kemp
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 5,375
Likes: 328
From: CA.
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
Another important thing to remember when making tire changes--front or back---make sure that you always keep about a 1" split between the front and rear heights--the rears being 1" taller---If you get this too far off your traction contol system will not work properly and more importantly--your ABS braking system will not work properly either--In a panic quick stop--when needed the most !!
Last edited by tblu92; Feb 14, 2008 at 11:50 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
Last edited by q8_c5; Feb 14, 2008 at 11:54 AM.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Tech Contributor
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 19,472
Likes: 1,171
From: Dyer, IN
Tech Contributor
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 19,472
Likes: 1,171
From: Dyer, IN
Tech Contributor
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 19,472
Likes: 1,171
From: Dyer, IN
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,620
Likes: 81
From: Florence SC
St. Jude Donor '12
There are plenty of forum members out there that run a 275/40/17 in front with no problems. A popular change is to a 275/35/18 front tire which has an overall diameter of 25.6 which is exactly what a 275/40/17 is, 25.6. Some tires state 25.7. Go to Tire Rack's site a do a little research. Don't limit yourself.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,620
Likes: 81
From: Florence SC
St. Jude Donor '12
should not affect the speedo since that runs off front wheels (i beleive), not sure about the tc/abs. Anybody else got any input?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 5,375
Likes: 328
From: CA.
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
Pro
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 675
Likes: 3
From: Riverside, California
now I'm really confused
okay, too much back and forth for me. I like the KISS rule. 
KISS....what is the biggest front and rear tires you can run on Z06 stock rims and be safe, not rub, etc.???????
Padrino
KISS....what is the biggest front and rear tires you can run on Z06 stock rims and be safe, not rub, etc.???????
Padrino
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,343
Likes: 10
From: Oakville ON "Real Corvettes have folding tops..."
I had 275 35 18's on the front with 18 X9.5 rims and had no problem.
On the rear I used 295 35 18 on 18X10.5 rims.
I have just replaced them with 275 -30 19 on front and 305 -30 19 on rear with 19X 10 front wheels and 19X11.5 rears.
No Issues
On the rear I used 295 35 18 on 18X10.5 rims.
I have just replaced them with 275 -30 19 on front and 305 -30 19 on rear with 19X 10 front wheels and 19X11.5 rears.
No Issues
