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Old Feb 29, 2020 | 07:28 PM
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Hello all:
Sorry but yet another tire question. Was wondering if any of you are running the General GMAX RS tires in the following sizes:
Front 275/40R17
Rear 295/30R18
And if so if there are any concerns with ABS, Traction Control other electronic nannies etc. Any other info would be greatly appreciated as well. Thank you in advance. Obviously I don't want to buy these if there are any issues.
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Old Feb 29, 2020 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BAL04MSG
Hello all:
Sorry but yet another tire question. Was wondering if any of you are running the General GMAX RS tires in the following sizes:
Front 275/40R17
Rear 295/30R18
And if so if there are any concerns with ABS, Traction Control other electronic nannies etc. Any other info would be greatly appreciated as well. Thank you in advance. Obviously I don't want to buy these if there are any issues.
IMO, that's not a good combo because a 275/40/17 @ 25.7" diameter, is taller than a 295/30/18 @ 25" diameter. It's recommended that the rear tires always be the same diameter or preferably taller, to prevent TC/AH issues.
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You can get that tire in a 255 40 17 with a rim width range of 8.5 to 10 inches. Overall height of 25 inches.

This is a fantastic option out there. I will keep these in mind for the future.

I have some General GMAX AS-05s on another car we have and I have nothing but high praise for them.
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Old Mar 1, 2020 | 09:37 AM
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[QUOTE=I have some General GMAX AS-05s on another car we have and I have nothing but high praise for them.[/QUOTE]

I ran them on an Infiniti. Same here-excellent tire.
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Old May 21, 2026 | 11:04 AM
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Will the OEM thin spoke rear 18" rims fit on the front with no poke out, or need for spacers?
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Old May 21, 2026 | 11:36 AM
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I have nothing but good things to say about the Generals. Have run them on my daily drivers in the past, never on the vette. Your tire sizes are little off as stated above in previous post.
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I have these tires, different sizes due to running c6 wheels, but they are GREAT!
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I'm getting a set put on tomorrow. Heard lots of positive reviews
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I've been running 305/35r19 and 275/35r18 on Apex wheels for a year with no issues. The tires seem great to me.
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