As long as you're not increasing the front's diameter significantly. I'm running 285s on the rear. 
Tire size question
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Tire size question
Guys I have tire question about a 2002 C5.
I want to go to a 285/40/18 on the rear instead of the 275/40/18 will this cause any issues with the traction control.
Thank you in advance for information.
I want to go to a 285/40/18 on the rear instead of the 275/40/18 will this cause any issues with the traction control.
Thank you in advance for information.
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I was running 295/40/18 in rear now I run 315/30/18 with no problems. I am going to go to stock sizes within the year on a set of c5 rims i just got for touring around on vacation
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