Tire choices for CCWs
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Tire choices for CCWs
I am getting the 19" CCWs and trying to figure out what tires to go with. I am not sure if tubbing the car is worth getting the extra tire to the ground or whether having more sidewall will help me hookup better.
I have 4 options I have narrowed down to.
I am guessing I can get the car tubbed for $500-$700.
Would that be worth the trouble?
Also, the car is a daily driver for whatever thats worth.
I have 4 options I have narrowed down to.
I am guessing I can get the car tubbed for $500-$700.
Would that be worth the trouble?
Also, the car is a daily driver for whatever thats worth.
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Re: Tire choices for CCWs (kumar75150)
Tub & go large.............you can always go with a smallertire later, but never bigger w/o tubbing.
345/30/18 Dr's :D :yesnod:
345/30/18 Dr's :D :yesnod:
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Re: Tire choices for CCWs (kumar75150)
Do you want looks or "G" force go power?
No 19" drs available that I know of.....width is the issue here, not so much the od. :cheers:
No 19" drs available that I know of.....width is the issue here, not so much the od. :cheers:
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Re: Tire choices for CCWs (ALLTHROTTLE&NOBOTTLE)
tub it and go HUGE!! You will love it!! Now, about not having DR's for that application, just learn to drive better! :D And you can always have a different set of wheels out back for the drag tires.... :cool:
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Re: Tire choices for CCWs (marlowchris)
I am trying to decide the same thing. Is it possible to fit 345s on the 19x11 rears. Or is john making them in a 19x12 now?
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Re: Tire choices for CCWs (SNKSKNR)
Looking at that Viper Pic in your sig...reminds me of why Dodge Challengers were called UGLY Camaros. :jester
345 will fit on a 12" it might crown a little though..definetly a better contact patch with a 13" wide wheel. But there are guys using the 345 on an 18X12. What we really need is a 315/35 DR to go on a 11.5"-12" wheel.
345 will fit on a 12" it might crown a little though..definetly a better contact patch with a 13" wide wheel. But there are guys using the 345 on an 18X12. What we really need is a 315/35 DR to go on a 11.5"-12" wheel.
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Re: Tire choices for CCWs (Shinobi'sZ)
I ordered mine with the Pilot Sport 295/35/19 rears (on the 11" width). The Pirellis were considered, but I like the idea of a little more sidewall in the back, and the Mich's are great tires. I've heard that the PZero's wear pretty fast, and that certainly was a secondary consideration.
Now, if those things would get here before the long Thanksgiving weekend, I'd definitley be "Giving Thanks" :smash:
Now, if those things would get here before the long Thanksgiving weekend, I'd definitley be "Giving Thanks" :smash:
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Re: Tire choices for CCWs (C5 StockSwap)
Just a heads up, those rear tires in the yokos are on backorder. Last I checked Tire rack still had a few in stock. Just what I was told by my local dealer.
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Re: Tire choices for CCWs (niphilli2)
I'll call Nate and probably go with the Michelins in 295. The 35 sidewall is good.
Anyone know if Michelin makes a 275/35/19? The tire rack site kinda indicates they make that size but doesnt have the specs for that size.
Anyone know if Michelin makes a 275/35/19? The tire rack site kinda indicates they make that size but doesnt have the specs for that size.
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Re: Tire choices for CCWs (kumar75150)
Anyone know if Michelin makes a 275/35/19? The tire rack site kinda indicates they make that size but doesnt have the specs for that size.
The 275/30 is identical in overall height to the stock C5 17" tire ( which is slightly taller than the stock Z front tire). This is what's on the front of my car.
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Re: Tire choices for CCWs (Y2Kvert4me)
Well the deal is that the 295/35/19 will be a full inch taller than the stock rear tire.
So I was guessing I would want the fronts to also be an inch taller instead of close to stock.
Everyone is saying 275/30 though.
So I was guessing I would want the fronts to also be an inch taller instead of close to stock.
Everyone is saying 275/30 though.
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Re: Tire choices for CCWs (kumar75150)
Well Kumar, if you are getting the Michelin deal from Nate, that is only on the 275/30's as those are the size that were purchased in bulk. That is what I'm going with and I'm sure it will look great...Got my tracking number today, so mine are on the way!!!
:cheers: Steve
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Re: Tire choices for CCWs (kumar75150)
Well the deal is that the 295/35/19 will be a full inch taller than the stock rear tire.
So I was guessing I would want the fronts to also be an inch taller instead of close to stock.
Everyone is saying 275/30 though.
So I was guessing I would want the fronts to also be an inch taller instead of close to stock.
Everyone is saying 275/30 though.
Just get the 345s. Dont be scared :p:
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Re: Tire choices for CCWs (alexWS6)
After running Yokohama AVS Sports and Michelin Pilot Sports there is no way I would go back to Pilots. My next set will be Yokohama AVS Sports.