Tire Sizes
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From: Harwinton CT
Tire Sizes
Ive got a couple of questions regarding tire sizes for the c6...
I just ordered a set of reproduction wheels (standard c6 sizes (18x8.5,19x10))...
I was just wondering what tire sizes I should go with, and what that might do to my speedo accuracy
Also, I'm looking to get Nitto Invos, so these are the sizes:
http://www.nittotire.com/#index.tire.invo.sizes
Thanks
I just ordered a set of reproduction wheels (standard c6 sizes (18x8.5,19x10))...
I was just wondering what tire sizes I should go with, and what that might do to my speedo accuracy
Also, I'm looking to get Nitto Invos, so these are the sizes:
http://www.nittotire.com/#index.tire.invo.sizes
Thanks
Drifting
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From: NY
With the standard size wheels, you're best off staying with the standard size tires: 245/40-18 front and 285/35-19 rear.
You really won't be able to fit wider tires on those rims and still maintain the same outside diameter within an acceptable margin. If you want wider tires, you should get wider wheels: 9.5-10" up front and 11" rear. Some may have even squeezed a bit wider wheels under stock fenders, but those are usually about the widest you normally see around here.
Use the search function for additional information on wheel/tire combos used by CF members.
You really won't be able to fit wider tires on those rims and still maintain the same outside diameter within an acceptable margin. If you want wider tires, you should get wider wheels: 9.5-10" up front and 11" rear. Some may have even squeezed a bit wider wheels under stock fenders, but those are usually about the widest you normally see around here.
Use the search function for additional information on wheel/tire combos used by CF members.
Drifting
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From: The Great Pacific Northwest...........I carry a gun cause a cops too heavy.
I am going with BF Goodrich KDWII 255F/295R ( one size wider than stock and same diameter as stock) and they have a UTQG 300 AAA rating. I'm using my stock wheels and these tires are approved for mounting on the stock wheels.
Melting Slicks
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From: Frisco TX
I'm thinking about going with them next time, any comments on how they've worked out for you?
Moderator
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305/30 specifications call for rim widths from 10.5" to 11.5", with 11.0" being "ideal". The stock rear wheel width is 10.0". That doesn't sound like "they fit fine" to me.
Safety Car
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From: Huntsville Alabama
Zymeurgy--I have played with alot of tire sizes and they will fit. Not even streatching them. Some people will say keep in the specs, and all that, but the specs are a guid line, some tire brands run wider than others as well. it not like putting a 315 on a 9.0or 9.5 rim or something which can be done and works, just look funny and is not the safest. search on here and there are people running that set up just fine. and it look fine.
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From: Nicosia, CYPRUS
Michelin tires
In case some folks are not aware, Michelin just came out with tires, especially for the C6 Corvette:
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP (RunFlat)
245/40ZR18 93Y - Front
285/35ZR19 99Y - Rear
There tires are new. They came out last October and the reviews are excellent. They are more quiet than the factory ones (by Goodyear).
Try to stay with the original sizes. It is better to stay with RunFlats. Also, personally I wouldn't put on my Corvette tires which don't have the ZR speed-rating.
Constantinos
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP (RunFlat)
245/40ZR18 93Y - Front
285/35ZR19 99Y - Rear
There tires are new. They came out last October and the reviews are excellent. They are more quiet than the factory ones (by Goodyear).
Try to stay with the original sizes. It is better to stay with RunFlats. Also, personally I wouldn't put on my Corvette tires which don't have the ZR speed-rating.
Constantinos
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From: Nicosia, CYPRUS
We don't have these tires in Cyprus yet, but Tire Rack in the States sells them for cheaper than the first-equipment Goodyears.
Check them out at www.tirerack.com
Check them out at www.tirerack.com