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Old Mar 21, 2017 | 03:17 PM
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Hey guys looking to get pointers and such of front tire sizes for the c7 vette, not the z06

Needing to order 2 new front tires.. been told to go.with the non run flats. And the size are 245 35 19s... Now would a 255 or a 265 be to much for it on the front.. the car is a z51 and lowered.. but there's old ty of room.. I do alot of half mile events and is a street car.

Pics and opinions much appreciated.. also looking for best prices
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Mine is a streetcar doing half mile events and such as well. These are 265/35/19 in an R888. I have 315's on 20's out back in R888 as well. Anyday my 18's will be in for the rear wrapped in MT's (305/40/18). Lowered all the way on stock bolts.

The R888 are great and the fronts look new with 5k or so miles on them which really surprised me. Once those wear out I'll either get them again or get the Michelin PSS in non-run flats.
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Originally Posted by on3wego
Hey guys looking to get pointers and such of front tire sizes for the c7 vette, not the z06

Needing to order 2 new front tires.. been told to go.with the non run flats. And the size are 245 35 19s... Now would a 255 or a 265 be to much for it on the front.. the car is a z51 and lowered.. but there's old ty of room.. I do alot of half mile events and is a street car.

Pics and opinions much appreciated.. also looking for best prices
I have a 255 and have no problem with it, if I found a 265 I would even put it
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Originally Posted by Elite275
Mine is a streetcar doing half mile events and such as well. These are 265/35/19 in an R888. I have 315's on 20's out back in R888 as well. Anyday my 18's will be in for the rear wrapped in MT's (305/40/18). Lowered all the way on stock bolts.

The R888 are great and the fronts look new with 5k or so miles on them which really surprised me. Once those wear out I'll either get them again or get the Michelin PSS in non-run flats.
Can I see a pic of your 315's on 20's out back in R888 as well?
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