Wheels For Drag Radials
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Why are you going with a 17"?
I know many sight using a 17" for lower gear ratio but if you check the overall dimensions of the tire the difference is not significant.
A 275/35/18 and a 275/40/17 are very nearly the same diameter. And the 275/45/17 is actually taller than the 275/35/18.
Is it because you want to run ET's instead of BFG's?
I know many sight using a 17" for lower gear ratio but if you check the overall dimensions of the tire the difference is not significant.
A 275/35/18 and a 275/40/17 are very nearly the same diameter. And the 275/45/17 is actually taller than the 275/35/18.
Is it because you want to run ET's instead of BFG's?
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Catonsville MD
Originally Posted by shurite44
Why are you going with a 17"?
I know many sight using a 17" for lower gear ratio but if you check the overall dimensions of the tire the difference is not significant.
A 275/35/18 and a 275/40/17 are very nearly the same diameter. And the 275/45/17 is actually taller than the 275/35/18.
Is it because you want to run ET's instead of BFG's?
I know many sight using a 17" for lower gear ratio but if you check the overall dimensions of the tire the difference is not significant.
A 275/35/18 and a 275/40/17 are very nearly the same diameter. And the 275/45/17 is actually taller than the 275/35/18.
Is it because you want to run ET's instead of BFG's?
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From: Tampa FL
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Originally Posted by shurite44
Why are you going with a 17"?
I know many sight using a 17" for lower gear ratio but if you check the overall dimensions of the tire the difference is not significant.
A 275/35/18 and a 275/40/17 are very nearly the same diameter. And the 275/45/17 is actually taller than the 275/35/18.
Is it because you want to run ET's instead of BFG's?
I know many sight using a 17" for lower gear ratio but if you check the overall dimensions of the tire the difference is not significant.
A 275/35/18 and a 275/40/17 are very nearly the same diameter. And the 275/45/17 is actually taller than the 275/35/18.
Is it because you want to run ET's instead of BFG's?
Cajun
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Le Mans Master
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by ccajun4real
The benefit of the 17" is that you have more sidewall for flex and better grip. 17s will not clear rear Z51 rotors but I am pretty sure they will clear base brakes. I would use a 17x11 with 275/40 if possible and if you can get a little higher profile then use that.
Cajun
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I don't have the C6 but I am thinking about getting one. I still think if I am stock or fairly near stock I would just buy an extra set of front rims and run the BFG DR's.