Tires don't look right
Pro
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I also bought some Falken tires I think they were the 452 or something like that. They were the correct size for my wheels on the website but when I got them and installed them they looked stretched to fit my wheels. After doing some research on them I found that those tires run small (wish they would have disclosed that when I bought them) I was told that they are more of an import tire. Hope this helps, and also they dont return tires that have been mounted also.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '17
dont do that...your scaling down your wheel which means less grip so that you can fit a cheaper tire.?
Get what the wheel calls for (295X35x18) and sell your current tires to offset the cost. if you have to sell all four to keep a consistant brand so be it. your gonna have to take some loss for it but its a lessoned learned...research more before purchasing. Listening to one lousy sales guy who may not even own a vette is nuts.
Get what the wheel calls for (295X35x18) and sell your current tires to offset the cost. if you have to sell all four to keep a consistant brand so be it. your gonna have to take some loss for it but its a lessoned learned...research more before purchasing. Listening to one lousy sales guy who may not even own a vette is nuts.
yah you made a big poo poo lol
Racer
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From: lakewood ca.
Dont really need the smart *** feedback, Im just trying to help out another member. I dealt with this about 3 years ago and yes you get what you pay for (I learned from it)
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Let me tell you something azzhole. I paid 40 grand cash for my car I sure as heel can afford it I also was a GM certified mechanic.I know my way around cars. I have had a 61, 73 convertible, 77 pro street with a blown 540 in it. A 94 coupe and now my 99 convertible. I know my way around corvettes.
I also have a 67 GTO race car that went the best of 10.70 before I backhalfed it. I have about 60 grand tied up in it.
I came on here looking for some advice because like I admit the metric tire sizes and rim sizes confuse me a little. Plus after I was told the 285 's would work by other members of this forum through a thread I had and P.M. 's I decided to go with them. If you found the thread not to your liking then you should have not read it.
I came here for some advice from fellow members of a forum who might have more experience than me at something. I explained the outlines of the problem and asked for advice. I idn't expect to be lectured by some know it all.
And you must think that everyone on this forum that sets a budget for parts they buy for their vettes must not know3 jack about them and can't afford their car.
AZZHOLE.
I also have a 67 GTO race car that went the best of 10.70 before I backhalfed it. I have about 60 grand tied up in it.
I came on here looking for some advice because like I admit the metric tire sizes and rim sizes confuse me a little. Plus after I was told the 285 's would work by other members of this forum through a thread I had and P.M. 's I decided to go with them. If you found the thread not to your liking then you should have not read it.
I came here for some advice from fellow members of a forum who might have more experience than me at something. I explained the outlines of the problem and asked for advice. I idn't expect to be lectured by some know it all.
And you must think that everyone on this forum that sets a budget for parts they buy for their vettes must not know3 jack about them and can't afford their car.
AZZHOLE.
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From: No Where USA
I appreciate the help. There is nothing wrong with Falken tires I have had 2 sets on my car previous to these. They rode fine and performed well. I have never had a fit problem. The rear ones on this car are the only pair I have had problem with and if they had the 295's I wouldn't have this problem.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '17
I appreciate the help. There is nothing wrong with Falken tires I have had 2 sets on my car previous to these. They rode fine and performed well. I have never had a fit problem. The rear ones on this car are the only pair I have had problem with and if they had the 295's I wouldn't have this problem.
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From: No Where USA
Falkens are Z rated.
I came here with a problem I was hoping I could get some input on to help make a decision here. I made a mistake and listened to people that though they knew what they were talking about and made a wrong decision. Instead I received alot of flack on how cheap I am and basically I shouldn't own a corvette.
I would imagine that you big spenders think all the corvette owners that buy cheaper tires are cheap and shouldn't own a corvette.
I appreciate those who gave constructed advice. But the rest can go ***** yourselves with your azzhole criticisms what a bunch of morons. I hope that ordering a wrong tire size is the least of the problems in your life.
Instructor
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From: Winsdor ON
540, .... yeah, you sure got a bunch of lame responses on this one.
As one of the posts points out, the difference between a 285 and a 295 is only about 3/16" per side on the tread width. Basically nothing. Probably just the shape of the Falken does not look right to you on that rim. The Firestones have this bead on them that sticks out way past the rim, and some people don't like how that looks. If you don't like how they look, maybe the dealer will do something for you, but I think you would have a hard time trying to convince him they don't fit
As one of the posts points out, the difference between a 285 and a 295 is only about 3/16" per side on the tread width. Basically nothing. Probably just the shape of the Falken does not look right to you on that rim. The Firestones have this bead on them that sticks out way past the rim, and some people don't like how that looks. If you don't like how they look, maybe the dealer will do something for you, but I think you would have a hard time trying to convince him they don't fit
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From: No Where USA
540, .... yeah, you sure got a bunch of lame responses on this one.
As one of the posts points out, the difference between a 285 and a 295 is only about 3/16" per side on the tread width. Basically nothing. Probably just the shape of the Falken does not look right to you on that rim. The Firestones have this bead on them that sticks out way past the rim, and some people don't like how that looks. If you don't like how they look, maybe the dealer will do something for you, but I think you would have a hard time trying to convince him they don't fit
As one of the posts points out, the difference between a 285 and a 295 is only about 3/16" per side on the tread width. Basically nothing. Probably just the shape of the Falken does not look right to you on that rim. The Firestones have this bead on them that sticks out way past the rim, and some people don't like how that looks. If you don't like how they look, maybe the dealer will do something for you, but I think you would have a hard time trying to convince him they don't fit
Thank you for the normal response. What I am going to do is get a set of 9.5 x 18 wheels for the tires. These are stock size for the rear of a C5. The tires should have the look I want with the rim one inch narrower. I have thin spokes that are stock size with 275 Falkens on them and they look fine.
Le Mans Master
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From: Hot Springs AR
540,
I don't know why you're getting the responses here you are, but here's how I see it.
What you have is a tire that fits your wheel OK, meaning that the bead'll stay in place and the tire will work just fine as far as actually using it goes. It just doesn't LOOK right, and doesn't provide any curb rash protection for your wheels.
BTW, running the same diameter tires on my '00 FRC, which has both TC and AH, has never engaged the TC. You should NOT have any problems running front/rear tires the same diameter.
As I see it, you've got roughly 3 choices:
1. Run these tires through their life, just be careful about curbing your rims. Once you get through them then I'd bump up to a 295/305/315 size for your rims.
2. Dismount the tires and mount them on a set of 18x9.5 wheels. I'd get with whoever you got your new wheels from and see what kind of swap they'll work for you. The 285s will work fine on a 18x9.5 fitment.
3. Dismount the tires, sell them as mounted but not used, and find a tire size that'll satisfy your needs.
As far as sticking out of the wheel wells go, I'm running 275/305 Toyo RA-1s on stock wagon wheels, and they fill out the rear wheel well completely, but there's no rubbing. 295s should tuck in about a 1/4".
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
I don't know why you're getting the responses here you are, but here's how I see it.
What you have is a tire that fits your wheel OK, meaning that the bead'll stay in place and the tire will work just fine as far as actually using it goes. It just doesn't LOOK right, and doesn't provide any curb rash protection for your wheels.
BTW, running the same diameter tires on my '00 FRC, which has both TC and AH, has never engaged the TC. You should NOT have any problems running front/rear tires the same diameter.
As I see it, you've got roughly 3 choices:
1. Run these tires through their life, just be careful about curbing your rims. Once you get through them then I'd bump up to a 295/305/315 size for your rims.
2. Dismount the tires and mount them on a set of 18x9.5 wheels. I'd get with whoever you got your new wheels from and see what kind of swap they'll work for you. The 285s will work fine on a 18x9.5 fitment.
3. Dismount the tires, sell them as mounted but not used, and find a tire size that'll satisfy your needs.
As far as sticking out of the wheel wells go, I'm running 275/305 Toyo RA-1s on stock wagon wheels, and they fill out the rear wheel well completely, but there's no rubbing. 295s should tuck in about a 1/4".
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
Drifting
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From: Lincoln Nebraska
Wow finally somebody that is answering the OPs question! I for one am ashamed of some of the replies you've gotten. This is supposed to be a place we can come for help not redicule.
I hope this answers your question, and you have enough info to move on with your decision. Good luck!
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From: No Where USA
540,
I don't know why you're getting the responses here you are, but here's how I see it.
What you have is a tire that fits your wheel OK, meaning that the bead'll stay in place and the tire will work just fine as far as actually using it goes. It just doesn't LOOK right, and doesn't provide any curb rash protection for your wheels.
BTW, running the same diameter tires on my '00 FRC, which has both TC and AH, has never engaged the TC. You should NOT have any problems running front/rear tires the same diameter.
As I see it, you've got roughly 3 choices:
1. Run these tires through their life, just be careful about curbing your rims. Once you get through them then I'd bump up to a 295/305/315 size for your rims.
2. Dismount the tires and mount them on a set of 18x9.5 wheels. I'd get with whoever you got your new wheels from and see what kind of swap they'll work for you. The 285s will work fine on a 18x9.5 fitment.
3. Dismount the tires, sell them as mounted but not used, and find a tire size that'll satisfy your needs.
As far as sticking out of the wheel wells go, I'm running 275/305 Toyo RA-1s on stock wagon wheels, and they fill out the rear wheel well completely, but there's no rubbing. 295s should tuck in about a 1/4".
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
I don't know why you're getting the responses here you are, but here's how I see it.
What you have is a tire that fits your wheel OK, meaning that the bead'll stay in place and the tire will work just fine as far as actually using it goes. It just doesn't LOOK right, and doesn't provide any curb rash protection for your wheels.
BTW, running the same diameter tires on my '00 FRC, which has both TC and AH, has never engaged the TC. You should NOT have any problems running front/rear tires the same diameter.
As I see it, you've got roughly 3 choices:
1. Run these tires through their life, just be careful about curbing your rims. Once you get through them then I'd bump up to a 295/305/315 size for your rims.
2. Dismount the tires and mount them on a set of 18x9.5 wheels. I'd get with whoever you got your new wheels from and see what kind of swap they'll work for you. The 285s will work fine on a 18x9.5 fitment.
3. Dismount the tires, sell them as mounted but not used, and find a tire size that'll satisfy your needs.
As far as sticking out of the wheel wells go, I'm running 275/305 Toyo RA-1s on stock wagon wheels, and they fill out the rear wheel well completely, but there's no rubbing. 295s should tuck in about a 1/4".
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
Thank you guys for the civil answers.
I am going with door number 2. I spoke to the place I bought the wheels from and they don't take them back if they are mounted, but if they do there will be some handling charges and so on.
So once I get the new rear rims I will be selling the 10.5 x 18 ones that I have.
Melting Slicks
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From: Branford, Connecticut
Sure there were 5 choices. They were all out of my budget. I am aware that some of you have a bottomless pits of money but I don't want to spend 300 for one tire. I actually don't need people lecturing me on my choices for tires and or wheels. I asked some questions after I explained the situation and just need some help in making the decision.
They didn't have the ones I wanted. For the amount I wanted to spend.
Let me explain something. I have a 67 GTO race car. When I need to get tires for it I know what size to get and what backspacing I need on the wheels.
The metric crap leaves me in the dark. Some of you guys were great in trying to explain what will fit and what won't.
I asked before will 9.5 x 18 with 54 mm backspacing work on the rear of this car with 285/35/18. I just need an answer to that question, I found a place to get the wheels in that size and I will sell the 18 x 10.5 once I get those.
They didn't have the ones I wanted. For the amount I wanted to spend.
Let me explain something. I have a 67 GTO race car. When I need to get tires for it I know what size to get and what backspacing I need on the wheels.
The metric crap leaves me in the dark. Some of you guys were great in trying to explain what will fit and what won't.
I asked before will 9.5 x 18 with 54 mm backspacing work on the rear of this car with 285/35/18. I just need an answer to that question, I found a place to get the wheels in that size and I will sell the 18 x 10.5 once I get those.
Le Mans Master
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From: Hot Springs AR
Tires I understand.
Make sure and let us know how things work out, and have a good one,
Mike