Need advice on tire size before purchasing
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Need advice on tire size before purchasing
Hello, I have a 2005 C6 with the 1SB Package (full loaded). I am looking for new tires and want them wider, I know this has come several times but I just want to be sure before pulling the trigger, I am looking for the following tires:
255/40/18 - Front
295/35/19 - Rear
Will they fit without problem?
Please let me know.
Thanks!!!
255/40/18 - Front
295/35/19 - Rear
Will they fit without problem?
Please let me know.
Thanks!!!
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You will be ok.
Normally manufactures but the tire on the rim with a leeway for one size down and up, regarding the width of the tire.
It is not recommended going more that one size jump though.
Just for thought I went up to 265 and 305 on 10 and 11 in wide rims.
Stock is 8.5 and 10 in.
I did not like the way the car handled. It steered heavier.
Might be find for the track but with my driving I like the stock width better. I did go back to stock.
I doubt if you will feel much difference with one size up in width.
The tire, depending on the rim guard bead, might not protect as well with the wider tire.
Normally manufactures but the tire on the rim with a leeway for one size down and up, regarding the width of the tire.
It is not recommended going more that one size jump though.
Just for thought I went up to 265 and 305 on 10 and 11 in wide rims.
Stock is 8.5 and 10 in.
I did not like the way the car handled. It steered heavier.
Might be find for the track but with my driving I like the stock width better. I did go back to stock.
I doubt if you will feel much difference with one size up in width.
The tire, depending on the rim guard bead, might not protect as well with the wider tire.
Last edited by Boomer111; Dec 1, 2016 at 05:55 PM.
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