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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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Hi All,
I am looking for advice on a max tire size on stock C6 wheels on C6 car. Car is lowered 1/2" front/rear. It is a weekend Auto Crosser so need enough clearance when car is pushed to suspension limits.
Any experience out there?
Thanks!
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:38 AM
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I have run 315/30R18 front and 325/30R19 rear Hoosier A6's on oem wheels, car is lowered about 1/2" all the way around.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 2000 Torch
Hi All,
I am looking for advice on a max tire size on stock C6 wheels on C6 car. Car is lowered 1/2" front/rear. It is a weekend Auto Crosser so need enough clearance when car is pushed to suspension limits.
Any experience out there?
Thanks!
Check with tire rack or discount tire. 325's are not reccomended on a 10" rim, nor are 275's on a 8 1/2" rim. They will go on, but excede tire mfgr. guidelines for safety.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by BOB EAGAN
Check with tire rack or discount tire. 325's are not reccomended on a 10" rim, nor are 275's on a 8 1/2" rim. They will go on, but excede tire mfgr. guidelines for safety.
"Guidelines" are just that...only guidelines.

You can put a lot of tire on a wheel.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by FloydSummerOf68
"Guidelines" are just that...only guidelines.

You can put a lot of tire on a wheel.
I believe thats what I stated. Guide lines. I'm not going to recomend someone use a tire setup not recomended by the mfgr. God forbid he gets in an accident, I don't want him to tell his insurance company, BOB EAGAN, said it was ok. I hope you see my point.
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