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Old 07-21-2011, 12:56 PM
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Hello fellow F-body owners.
First & foremost please excuse my n00bness....
With that being said.... I have finally found a pair of c5 zo6 19inch (replica) rims online.I want 18's on the front & 19's on the rear. The only package size they come in for the rear are 19 x 11....

My question is what would be the best tire size to fit these rims without going too wide to fit?. I am going for looks only! no Trac. & daily drivers.... Thanks ahead of time!

P.S... If you have any pics of 18 x 19 rims (any rims) please post.
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315 minimum for a 11inch rear. I'd go with Nitto invos. I love my step dads, he has 18x9.5 up front 19x11 out back on his C5
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Originally Posted by oChristiano
315 minimum for a 11inch rear. I'd go with Nitto invos. I love my step dads, he has 18x9.5 up front 19x11 out back on his C5
This is for a Trans am (Sorry I forgot to mention)
For 99 Trans am. Would there be any fitting issues with the 315????
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^ Prob have to roll the fenders, do the BFH mod, and/or a small spacer. I really like the tread pattern on the old Nitto 555's, but that's just me.
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Ok thanks! I will look into that.....I really dont want to do any mods,
just want a wide tire that fits without any issues.

Im a really big n00b when it comes to tires.....Can you list a couple of brands with really nice tread patterns?

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www.tirerack.com , they are even a sponsor.
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Your not going to fit a 11inch rim without mods.
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What looks the best is a purely personal decision, one that none of us can make.

Originally Posted by oChristiano
315 minimum for a 11inch rear...
I'm running 305/35R18s on my 19X11 rims, they fit really well.

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I'm running 305/30/19 Hankooks on 19x11 rear on the street with 255/40/18s on 18x8 wheels in the front. I love the setup but I had to get 1 inch spacers front and rear to make it fit without rubbing. Spacers seem ok but they must be "hubcentric" I got mine on ebay, been running this setup for 10,000 miles with no problems, I couldnt upload pictures but they are on my "garage" page.
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Originally Posted by xXxSilveradoxXx
What looks the best is a purely personal decision, one that none of us can make.



I'm running 305/35R18s on my 19X11 rims, they fit really well.

agreed. You can run a 305 no prob, and on a Trans Am a 11" wide wheel would probably fit with a 315 seeing as the fenders are shaped differently.

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the replicas have a different offset then oem wheels, you need an adjustable panhard bar, remove bumpstops, a 13mm spacer, longer wheel studs, and a bfh to add a little more comfort room...
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Originally Posted by xXxSilveradoxXx
What looks the best is a purely personal decision, one that none of us can make.



I'm running 305/35R18s on my 19X11 rims, they fit really well.


I'm sure you meant to say you're running a 305/30/19 right? I'd be interested to hear how you stretched an 18" tire over a 19" rim.
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Originally Posted by The Alchemist
I'm sure you meant to say you're running a 305/30/19 right? I'd be interested to hear how you stretched an 18" tire over a 19" rim.
HAHAHA! I never even noticed that and I even re-read my posts!

I'm running 305/35R18 on my 18X11!
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If its for looks, do 315 BFG KDW 2. Those tires look badass



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