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Old 03-20-2011, 01:36 PM
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Looking to get rims for my SS real soon, and im running a 275/40/17 all the way around the car rite now, with a mickey thompson radial in the back and she hooks pretty damn good, was thinking when i get new rims should i do the 17s in the front and 18s in the rear? can u hook up just as good wit a mickey thomposon 18 tire as a 17 in the rear? not sure wut options i have on size, or would u reccomend staying wit all 17s ?
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I would just stick to 17's all around. I dont know if M/T has any tires that will fit an 18" rim. Just go with some TT2.. Those would look clean on your car.
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Hi,
i'm running 17/18 zo6 wheels on my 98 formula. 275/40/17 front and 295/35/18 rear. Michelin pilots all four corners. Check my photos for the look on the vehicle. I know you will make the right choice.wishing you and your family a blessed week. Captain jim
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Originally Posted by TXZ28LS1
I would just stick to 17's all around. I dont know if M/T has any tires that will fit an 18" rim. Just go with some TT2.. Those would look clean on your car.
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i'm running 17/18 zo6 wheels on my 98 formula. 275/40/17 ffont and 295/35/18 rear. Michelin pilots all four corners. Check my photos for the look on the vehicle. I know you will make the right choice.wishing you and your family a blessed week. Captain jim
yea i guess it would be lighter lol, m/t does make a drag radial that fits


looks good jim and thank u, u too
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i think they make a 305/35/18 drag radial
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am i wrong?
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am i wrong?
Have you checked their website?
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I like 17 my self, but they do make 305/35/18 MT drag radial.
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Yup...

P305/35R18 (27'' x 12.5'' - 18'') $ 295.00
P305/45R18(29'' x 11.5'' - 18'') $ 302.00

P315/30R18 (26'' x 12.5'' - 18'') $ 315.00
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Originally Posted by SSCAMARO02LS1
Yup...

P305/35R18 (27'' x 12.5'' - 18'') $ 295.00
P305/45R18(29'' x 11.5'' - 18'') $ 302.00

P315/30R18 (26'' x 12.5'' - 18'') $ 315.00
Thanks SS, r u running any of these, and would i have to do any mods to make any 3 of these tires fit back there?
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any pics of stances?
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Depends on the wheels you want. I personally don't like staggered wheels.
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i love the staggered look and the rake. 17 and 18's. thinking about 18/19's or even 18/20's, but those tire costs... eek
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I'd imagine you'll hook up better with 17s since there is more sidewall, but honestly, I doubt it will matter with just bolt-ons. May want to meet half way in the middle. I have a set of Toyo R888s waiting to be mounted.

Here is my 17/18 setup:

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looks good guys, the stance thing is kinda growing on me, looks sharp i think, just not sure how big i can go back there without hammering?
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spd-kilz what tires are you running with your z06 wheels
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Originally Posted by SKULL
spd-kilz what tires are you running with your z06 wheels
I'm running 295/35/18 on the back (18x10.5). That's stock Z06 size tires.

I have a set of 315/30/18 waiting to go on though.
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Originally Posted by Spd-Kilz
I'm running 295/35/18 on the back (18x10.5). That's stock Z06 size tires.

I have a set of 315/30/18 waiting to go on though.
can u fit the 315/30/18s without a problem?
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