Largest diameter/width front tire on c5 Z06
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Largest diameter/width front tire on c5 Z06
Hello,
I have a c5 z06 lowered a bit on ‘cut’ stock bolts (no coil overs). I’m considering moving to a 19/19 wheel set up (street car only...no racing or auto cross). For a 19/19 set up, lot of guys seem to opt for 30 series tires (ie - 275/30/19 & 305/30/19, which yield overall diameters of 25.49” & 26.20”), which are somewhat close to stock diameters.
Which is fine, but...
Im wondering if I can safety do (or should do) those 19/19 wheels with 35 series tires (ie - 265/35/19 and 305/35/19; overall diameters 26.34/27.44”). I’m confident the rears will be fine, but I worry around 26.34” front in a 265 width...would there be rubbing?
My general interest in the 19s with a 35 series is that a “more-full” wheel well may look better and a meatier rear sidewalk may ride and perform better.
Any insights, experiences or pictures would be very much appreciated.
Thanks!
I have a c5 z06 lowered a bit on ‘cut’ stock bolts (no coil overs). I’m considering moving to a 19/19 wheel set up (street car only...no racing or auto cross). For a 19/19 set up, lot of guys seem to opt for 30 series tires (ie - 275/30/19 & 305/30/19, which yield overall diameters of 25.49” & 26.20”), which are somewhat close to stock diameters.
Which is fine, but...
Im wondering if I can safety do (or should do) those 19/19 wheels with 35 series tires (ie - 265/35/19 and 305/35/19; overall diameters 26.34/27.44”). I’m confident the rears will be fine, but I worry around 26.34” front in a 265 width...would there be rubbing?
My general interest in the 19s with a 35 series is that a “more-full” wheel well may look better and a meatier rear sidewalk may ride and perform better.
Any insights, experiences or pictures would be very much appreciated.
Thanks!
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I have a 275/35/19 up front and 305/35/19 in the rear, those sizes will work great as long as you have the right wheel
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As neutron82 says it does depend on your wheel. There are guys running 315/30/18 with minimal* to no issues on the front with a stock z06 rear wheel thats 10.5" wide.
*by minimal I mean I have seen some people need to remove the front brake ducts to avoid rubbing at/near full steering lock.
*by minimal I mean I have seen some people need to remove the front brake ducts to avoid rubbing at/near full steering lock.
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Thank you for the prompt replies and good information. So, I suppose my follow up question then becomes: If I, like neutron82, want to run 275/35/19 up front and 305/35/19 rear, what is the "right wheel" (i.e. - what wheel widths/offsets do I need?)
What is working well for you?
Thanks again!
What is working well for you?
Thanks again!
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I'm afraid I'll be of no help on that for several reasons, none of which you'd care to hear about or would do any good. I will say that putting a 19 on the front is not very common but someone will hopefully chime in to help. You may have luck with someone like Jason at getyourwheels.com for advice.
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I'm running a 295/30/19 in the front. Plenty of people have run 305/315 IIRC, just need to make sure offset is good and you may have to be ok with a little poke.
Just read the whole post...lol. I was considering running a 275/35/19 when these were spent, but it's significantly taller and I know I will have issues rubbing at near/full lock. I might try it anyway...
Just read the whole post...lol. I was considering running a 275/35/19 when these were spent, but it's significantly taller and I know I will have issues rubbing at near/full lock. I might try it anyway...
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