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Old Jan 11, 2016 | 04:48 PM
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What the biggest size tire will fit 19 stock rear base C7 Dont want it to stick out just look wide from back?
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There are plenty of threads on this subject. Seems like 295 or 305 seem like good choices. Some guys pushing 315's but I think at that level there are some question marks.

Michelin has some nice choices if you can handle non-runflats. Tirerack.com is a good place to search options and sizes. Start out finding out the tread width and diameter of your stock tires, and work from there...
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Stock 18/19 C7 wheels ?

AD08 R
255/35-18, 25.0" diameter
295/30-19, 26.0" diameter
The AD08 is a very square shoulder and wide tire.

Pilot Super Sport
255/40-18, 26.0" diameter
295/35-19, 27.1" diameter


Wheels and tires ?

Front, 19 x 10.5 56mm wheel, 295/30-19 Sport Cup 2 tire
Rear, 19 x 11 79mm wheel, 315/30-19 Sport Cup 2 tire
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Originally Posted by B Stead
Stock 18/19 C7 wheels ?

AD08 R
255/35-18, 25.0" diameter
295/30-19, 26.0" diameter
The AD08 is a very square shoulder and wide tire.

Pilot Super Sport
255/40-18, 26.0" diameter
295/35-19, 27.1" diameter


Wheels and tires ?

Front, 19 x 10.5 56mm wheel, 295/30-19 Sport Cup 2 tire
Rear, 19 x 11 79mm wheel, 315/30-19 Sport Cup 2 tire
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wow didnt think I can get 315 on back
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I wouldn't recommend a 315/30-20 rear tire and especially not with the base suspension
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