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Old 12-14-2007, 07:08 PM
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ok so i just ordered a pair of black c6 z06 rims 18x9.5 all around. i was told by my shop that i can fit a 315 on them although it isn't recommended. i was planning on just running 305 35 18's in the back.. i know it will fit but what will be the downsides of doin this?? what is the widest wheel you guys go with with a 9.5 width? this is the link....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Bl...spagenameZWDVW
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Old 12-14-2007, 08:16 PM
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i'd prob run 285-295 max on that.
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Old 12-14-2007, 08:20 PM
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whats up with these cobra guys running 315's on their stock 9.5's
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they're dumb cobra guys
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Originally Posted by Tally TransAm
they're dumb cobra guys
yep. do not put a 315 on a 17 or 18x9.5" wheel. 285 max.
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Originally Posted by night ghost
whats up with these cobra guys running 315's on their stock 9.5's
Should be obvious why people always say fix or repair daily with ideas like that!!!
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you think im good for 295's
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NO. 285/35ZR18 MAXIMUN. 275/35ZR18 is your best bet. Any tire shop saying other wise is lieing to you.
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go 275 or 285 max

chances are your gonna do whatever you want so why do you ask for recommendations

295's are for 10.5"
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well i was really asking for the downsides of putting a 295 on a 9.5 cuz i know alot of guys that do 315's that say they work just fine3
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Originally Posted by night ghost
whats up with these cobra guys running 315's on their stock 9.5's
Cobras come stock with 9" rims. The 315's you see are on 10.5 inch factory replicas. Having had a lot of different wheels, . . . .
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Originally Posted by Cobra2WS6
295 max... i had a 315 on a 9" wheel and it pulled in way to much looked like crap
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ok thanks, the 295 shouldn't stick out too much so you think i should be fine.... did the 315 act wierd in any way or what did you just not like the way they stuck out
I guess youre just going to ignore Xsta Z 28's advice. 285 should be the max. If you really want wide tires, buy a rim to fit them on.
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yup, out of everyone in the wheel section... I'd take xsta z28s advice over anyone elses, even my own .
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I can see you are going to do what ever you want . .

BUT . . . AGAIN. 285/35ZR18 is the BIGGEST you should go. period end of discussion. . .

A square peg WILL fit in a round hole, you just need to hit it hard enough.

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