Wheel size issues??
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Re: Wheel size issues?? (GAS)
10 x 11 rear? What rubber do you plan on putting back there? If you meant 19x11, then those are the sizes I just ordered...i'm going with Michellin Pilot Sports on mine.
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Re: Wheel size issues?? (MrBill)
I did mean 19x11. I just got a severe case of sticker shock from two tire dealers. Yokahama AVS Sport was $1,286.00 for all four and Michelin Pilot Sports were $1,765.00 for all four!!!
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Re: Wheel size issues?? (GAS)
275/35/18 fronts and 295/35/19 rears. Wanted 305/30/19 for the rear but am having trouble finding them.
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Re: Wheel size issues?? (YELLOHHH)
I would go 275/30 in the front, not 35's.
I would suggest the 265/35/18 for the front if you use the 305/30/19 rears. Pirelli is the only one that makes that 305 size that I know of. Tirerack is currently showing "low stock" on their website for the 305's..have you tried contacting them yet?
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Re: Wheel size issues?? (GAS)
Should have no problems other than paying for the things. :D
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Re: Wheel size issues?? (Y2Kvert4me)
Who makes a 275/30/18?? :skep: I think it would be a little too short if it did exist.
I would suggest the 265/35/18 for the front if you use the 305/30/19 rears. Pirelli is the only one that makes that 305 size that I know of. Tirerack is currently showing "low stock" on their website for the 305's..have you tried contacting them yet?
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I would suggest the 265/35/18 for the front if you use the 305/30/19 rears. Pirelli is the only one that makes that 305 size that I know of. Tirerack is currently showing "low stock" on their website for the 305's..have you tried contacting them yet?
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Re: Wheel size issues?? (Sportsdude)
I have had my P Zero's 275/35/18 - 305/30/19 for three weeks. It was hard to find a tire size combo with the 19" rear and keep the .7 of an inch difference for the Active Handling System(doing the math on all of the availabe tire sizes & combinations makes you go blind). P-Zero's are dead quiet and alot better traction compared to the old run flats. The only thing I don't like is the rear tire looks kinda low rider with the 11" wheel(needs more tire width). ZO6 Motorsport wheels $1700, P-Zero's $1600.
If you could find a 315 with the correct diamter let me know.
[Modified by South Tex Vette, 8:00 PM 3/3/2004]
If you could find a 315 with the correct diamter let me know.
[Modified by South Tex Vette, 8:00 PM 3/3/2004]
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Re: Wheel size issues?? (South Tex Vette)
Are you saying the rim appears to wide for the tire. I thought I read somewhere the tread width was about 10.2 inches and I am having reservations the 11 inch rim would appear to wide! :banghead:
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Re: Wheel size issues?? (GAS)
Yes, They look like their streching to stay on the bead. , but I could not find another tire with that width and correct Tire Diameter
BUT WHEN YOU PULL THE WHEEL OUT OF THE BOX. HLY ST IT LOOKS HUGE. WHEN I TRIED TO HEAT UP THE TIRES AT THE TRACK, THE CAR BOGGED ALITTLE BEFORE I REALIZIED HOW MUCH MORE TRACTION i WAS GETTING. hOWEVER LAUNCH WITH A yANK 32OO AND TRACTION IS GONE.
[Modified by South Tex Vette, 11:39 PM 3/4/2004]
[Modified by South Tex Vette, 6:17 PM 3/7/2004]
BUT WHEN YOU PULL THE WHEEL OUT OF THE BOX. HLY ST IT LOOKS HUGE. WHEN I TRIED TO HEAT UP THE TIRES AT THE TRACK, THE CAR BOGGED ALITTLE BEFORE I REALIZIED HOW MUCH MORE TRACTION i WAS GETTING. hOWEVER LAUNCH WITH A yANK 32OO AND TRACTION IS GONE.
[Modified by South Tex Vette, 11:39 PM 3/4/2004]
[Modified by South Tex Vette, 6:17 PM 3/7/2004]