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Old May 11, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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I have a 93 vert with brand new Firestone Wide Ovals on it and was looking at adding some new rims around the fall of this year. I did not change the normal tire size 255/45/17 fronts and 285/40/17 on the rear. Here is my question: Looking at the Z06 motorsports, do I need 17 x 8.5 all the way around or 8.5 on the front and 9.5 on the rear?

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You can go either way 17x8.5" up front and 17x9.5" in the back or 17x9.5" all around. Personally I would go with the 17x9.5" all around. This way you have two options, upgrade to 275/40/17 tires up front at a later date or do the 275 or 285 tires all around.
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Thanks very much for the help. I think 9.5 all around sounds good.

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