Tire and Wheel Sizes

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Jun 6, 2020 | 02:09 PM

fzadnik

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Tire and Wheel Sizes

I just got a set of C6 Z06 replicas for my C5. The standard fronts are 17x8.5 inches and the new fronts are 17x9.5 inches. I am wondering what size tires to get so there are no issues with any sensors (standards are 245/45/17 - 275/40/17 maybe?). Also does anyone know if the inch wider width will rub anywhere (driving/turning)?
Thanks in advance for any help and opinions. Stay safe!

Jun 6, 2020 | 04:44 PM

helga203

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I use the 275/40 front but people use 255 i wouldn't go smaller. Since your rim is 9.5 and remember thishttp://www.toquez06.com/wheels.html

Jun 7, 2020 | 05:15 PM

strand rider

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Most manufacturers list acceptable rim widths for a selected tire on their site. The inch wider deal is the width the Z cars run.

Jun 7, 2020 | 06:12 PM

3musky3

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02Z I am running 285/35/18 falcon fz510's all the way around. No issues on street or track and love the grip on tires. Have little over 7k miles on this set up and factory z rear wheels

Jun 8, 2020 | 10:35 PM

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I just picked up some Z06 Speedline wheels (from an '04, I think). The tires on them have a little tread left but are 11 years old, so I need to put on some new rubber. I just ordered from Tire Rack - Continental Extreme Contact Sport SLs - 275/40/17 on the front and 295/35/18 on the rear. The rear is the OEM size for Z06 wheels. The front OEM was 265/40/17, but not many still come in this size.

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