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Old 03-04-2008, 05:16 AM
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What is the widest tire size I can use on a stock rim?
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coupe/vert wheels, not z06
285 rear, 255 front -best fit
295 rear will balloon a little but still works
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the tire rack site is great for this..
You can search by tire size, then when you find the size you want click on specs and see the acceptable wheel width.
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I run 295's
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I run 275/305s for my autocross tires, stock 245/275s for street tires.

What are you wanting to do?

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Thanks,

I am looking to get more traction on the street, I have a a few mods but getting ready to spring for more HP so need to get it to the pavement
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In that case you might also get the car aligned, and make sure the rear toe is set to 0.0 and rear camber is 0 to -0.5 degrees.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Jones
coupe/vert wheels, not z06
285 rear, 255 front -best fit
295 rear will balloon a little but still works
I am running Nitto INVOs 295 rears now...but traction is no better than the Nitto 555DR 285s I had before. I am on stock 18" x 9.5" rims...
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Thanks guys I went with 285/35 in rear and 255/40 in the front. I am going to be lowering when I put them on I will post a thread with some pics. Thanks for all the input

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