New wheel and tire combo?
02-22-2017, 01:03 PM
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New wheel and tire combo?
Will this wet work on a stock C6?
http://www.craycorvettewheels.com/co...ims-brickyard/
Front: 18x8.5 with 275 rubber
Rear: 19x10.5 with 315 rubber
If anyone has done this set up picks would be helpful
Thanks
http://www.craycorvettewheels.com/co...ims-brickyard/
Front: 18x8.5 with 275 rubber
Rear: 19x10.5 with 315 rubber
If anyone has done this set up picks would be helpful
Thanks
02-22-2017, 01:13 PM
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the Cray website has a configurator which tells you the recommended wheel AND tire sizes for those you have chosen................
only pictures they have on their site is of a C7 though..........
their site also recommends tires SMALLER than those you have inquired about............
only pictures they have on their site is of a C7 though..........
their site also recommends tires SMALLER than those you have inquired about............
02-22-2017, 01:46 PM
#3
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275/35-18 front is too wide for an 8.5" wheel. If you want that size tire up front, go for a 9.5" wide wheel. It's a great fit up front.
If you want 315/30-19 rear tires, I personally would go for the 11" wide wheel as it will provide additional support for the tire.
Just a heads up, it may be difficult finding that set of tires (275/315) in the same brand and model, unless you go with a track/autocross tire.
I have 275/35-18 Michelin Pilot Super Sports (MPSS) on 9.5" wide Cray Spider wheels front, and 295/35-19 MPSS on 11" wide wheels in back. With that size tire, I could have gone with the 10.5" wide wheel.
315/30-19 on my rear 11" wheel would have been good too, but the only road tire I see in that size is the Pilot Sport Cups (high traction/low mileage), and even then I did not see a 275/35-18 to match.
Ultimately though, my goal was to run more similarly wide tires front and rear, at least closer than stock, so I'm happy with my setup.
Note that the offsets are slightly different when comparing different wheel widths and even models in the Cray lineup.
If you want 315/30-19 rear tires, I personally would go for the 11" wide wheel as it will provide additional support for the tire.
Just a heads up, it may be difficult finding that set of tires (275/315) in the same brand and model, unless you go with a track/autocross tire.
I have 275/35-18 Michelin Pilot Super Sports (MPSS) on 9.5" wide Cray Spider wheels front, and 295/35-19 MPSS on 11" wide wheels in back. With that size tire, I could have gone with the 10.5" wide wheel.
315/30-19 on my rear 11" wheel would have been good too, but the only road tire I see in that size is the Pilot Sport Cups (high traction/low mileage), and even then I did not see a 275/35-18 to match.
Ultimately though, my goal was to run more similarly wide tires front and rear, at least closer than stock, so I'm happy with my setup.
Note that the offsets are slightly different when comparing different wheel widths and even models in the Cray lineup.
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02-22-2017, 03:48 PM
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275/35-18 front is too wide for an 8.5" wheel. If you want that size tire up front, go for a 9.5" wide wheel. It's a great fit up front.
If you want 315/30-19 rear tires, I personally would go for the 11" wide wheel as it will provide additional support for the tire.
Just a heads up, it may be difficult finding that set of tires (275/315) in the same brand and model, unless you go with a track/autocross tire.
I have 275/35-18 Michelin Pilot Super Sports (MPSS) on 9.5" wide Cray Spider wheels front, and 295/35-19 MPSS on 11" wide wheels in back. With that size tire, I could have gone with the 10.5" wide wheel.
315/30-19 on my rear 11" wheel would have been good too, but the only road tire I see in that size is the Pilot Sport Cups (high traction/low mileage), and even then I did not see a 275/35-18 to match.
Ultimately though, my goal was to run more similarly wide tires front and rear, at least closer than stock, so I'm happy with my setup.
Note that the offsets are slightly different when comparing different wheel widths and even models in the Cray lineup.
If you want 315/30-19 rear tires, I personally would go for the 11" wide wheel as it will provide additional support for the tire.
Just a heads up, it may be difficult finding that set of tires (275/315) in the same brand and model, unless you go with a track/autocross tire.
I have 275/35-18 Michelin Pilot Super Sports (MPSS) on 9.5" wide Cray Spider wheels front, and 295/35-19 MPSS on 11" wide wheels in back. With that size tire, I could have gone with the 10.5" wide wheel.
315/30-19 on my rear 11" wheel would have been good too, but the only road tire I see in that size is the Pilot Sport Cups (high traction/low mileage), and even then I did not see a 275/35-18 to match.
Ultimately though, my goal was to run more similarly wide tires front and rear, at least closer than stock, so I'm happy with my setup.
Note that the offsets are slightly different when comparing different wheel widths and even models in the Cray lineup.
I found this from an older thread
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...n-base-c6.html
The red Callaway convertible is the look I'm going for. The are a few more options in the 275 / 325 set up...my mistake on the front wheel width, you are correct that the 8.5 would not be wide enough
Last edited by 940CACC; 02-22-2017 at 03:59 PM.
