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Old Apr 19, 2021 | 04:07 AM
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Hello forum, I need some help: I am trying to run 18" wheels on all 4 corners of my 07 base model. What are the best tires sizes I can run with out any issues. I have Z06 brakes and stock height suspension. Daily driver. Thanks.

Front wheels: 18x9.5 ET50

Rear: 18x10.5 ET64
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Hello forum, I need some help: I am trying to run 18" wheels on all 4 corners of my 07 base model. What are the best tires sizes I can run with out any issues. I have Z06 brakes and stock height suspension. Daily driver. Thanks.

Front wheels: 18x9.5 ET50

Rear: 18x10.5 ET64
yes those are almost spot on depending the wheels and more then likely your rears will have an offset of 65mm
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yes those are almost spot on depending the wheels and more then likely your rears will have an offset of 65mm
Can you recommend an 18" tire size for the back? Do I just get taller tires? Tires are not my thing so I am clueless. Thanks
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Can you recommend an 18" tire size for the back? Do I just get taller tires? Tires are not my thing so I am clueless. Thanks
Buy the same diameter tires for the front and rear as the OEM tires in whatever brand you desire. The only difference will be that the sidewall on the rears will be 1/2" taller than the OEM tires, but the front to rear size ratio will remain identical and not cause any nanny issues.
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Can you recommend an 18" tire size for the back? Do I just get taller tires? Tires are not my thing so I am clueless. Thanks
sorry i took so long but ill say Toyo R888Rs or MT DR SS in 305/35/18s fort he rears and 245 or 255 40s up front

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18x9.5 with a 50mm offset for the front and for the rear, 18x10.5 and a 64mm offset will do.

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The Toyo route would be ideal, they are a great tire for accelerating from a stand still, they hook up quite well and when they don't they don't.
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