Nitto 305/45/18
05-15-2007, 02:04 PM
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Nitto 305/45/18 I have a buddy of mine that bought some Nitto Drag Radials which are 305/45/18's but he decided to go with a BFG 315/30/18's instead so he is going to sell the Nitto's. Will the Nitto 305/45/18's fit on my 01 Z06 Vette? The tires are brand new and he is willing to give me a good price on them but I told him that I needed to make sure that they fit my car first. I appreciate any information someone can give me on this.
05-15-2007, 03:12 PM
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As long as the rim is 10 to 10.5 inches wide no problem. Any less then that and they will fit but they will bulge really bad. I have 10.5 inch rims and they slightly bulge.
05-16-2007, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ROJASS1
Thanks for the information. So the 45 series is more for trucks then? So would I be better off using the 35 series? Thanks again.
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05-16-2007, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 02ZOh6
That's correct. Try to go with the 35's if possible.
05-16-2007, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by dixonk
The 45's have a better sidewall though, correct?
05-16-2007, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SAM98WS6
I put them on this weekend...10.5" rim...like a stock Z06...they work great.
05-16-2007, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ROJASS1
Do you have drag radials on your car? If you do what size are you running with?
05-17-2007, 03:05 AM
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The 45 series look really funny under the back of a vette. Go with the 35 series or you will regret it. It will look like you have the rear end of your car jacked up with 305/45/18's. They were designed for the lightning trucks. 
05-22-2007, 04:20 PM
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I think that the 45's would also throw off the speedometer and even possibly some other computer readings. I just got the 35's for my car but haven't had chance to try them out yet! 
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Originally Posted by 02ZOh6
Definately go with the 35's if possible. Yes, the taller sidewall may allow for more flex. But, it may also look like a 4X4.
