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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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I want to take my C5 up to 18" fronts and 19" rears.

What are some recommended tire sizes that you guys (who are running 18 & 19's) use?

I do NOT want to go to the C6 sizes as I think they are too narrow.

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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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Really wishing that I would have tubbed and put the 335's on the back originally. I like my rims and am too cheap to toss them just for wider sneakers Now is your chance. Think Norm Clemmer was going that way. He was looking for a local shop with experience.
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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You don't have much to choose from, so it should make deciding rather easy. I would suggest one of these combos:

265/35/18 front and 305/30/19 rear (Pirelli)
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275/35/18 front and 295/35/19 rear (Michelin or Yokohama)

Without tubbing, those are about the only options I know of. The 19" is very limited in available tire brands and suitable sizes.

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How much will the 19 inch rims in the back stick out?? Are the 305's sticking out about an inch??

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305's on a properly offset 19x11 shouldn't stick out at all.

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