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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 08:24 AM
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2011 z06 with z07 package
315front tires on ccw rims

worked fine last 2 years no rubbing etc

recently lowered the car on 1 inch lower spindles in the front and 1/2'taller lower ball joints

tire will hit with 3/4" travel of suspension

need something wider

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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Buzartiano
2011 z06 with z07 package
315front tires on ccw rims

worked fine last 2 years no rubbing etc

recently lowered the car on 1 inch lower spindles in the front and 1/2'taller lower ball joints

tire will hit with 3/4" travel of suspension

need something wider

Thanks
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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 07:11 PM
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Supervettes front fenders add 1.5" on each fender (3" total increase). I'm actually planning on picking up a set later down the road to square my setup. I just can't decide between the ZR6X or the Z06X...
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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by R_W
Supervettes front fenders add 1.5" on each fender (3" total increase). I'm actually planning on picking up a set later down the road to square my setup. I just can't decide between the ZR6X or the Z06X...
Thanks was hoping for someone that had already installed them to get some feedback on front tire width
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