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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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Will 19'' on the front and 20'' wheels on the rear, work on a 2000 vette? If so what size and brand of tire will fit?
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It has been done by many people on here. Its a very difficult look to pull of and have look "right" though.
JETZ is one of the few that pulled off the 19/20 look correctly.

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Most people run a 19x9.5 on the front with a 275/30r19 tire and 20x11 on the back with a 305/25r20 tire.
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I have 18"x8.5 front and 20"x 11 back
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I have 19 in the front and 20 in the back. I know my front are slightly wide but I am not sure on the back right now. Fronts run about a 275/30/19 without any rubbing. I have also used 265/35/19 was a little tighter in the front part of the well but worked clean. 295/30/19 (11.6" wide) were too much and rubbed slightly.

The only issue I have is I have run things from toyo proxies to pilot sports and who knows all Ive tried but with the 20's I do not get the greatest hookups pushing between 500-600 at the rear. Also the cost is a bit more I am actually considering selling my set because the $1600-$2100+ (while trying to save a few bucks) tire changes have gotten old for the expected life of the tires.
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