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Old 01-31-2012, 07:31 PM
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i have recently acquired a set of corvette rims. they are 18 by 10.5 in the back. i am wondering what relatively cheap sticky tires i should get and what size tires i should get as well, thanks.
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Are they oe c6 or c5 rims. If so i run toyo proxes 315 35 r18 they stick and are wide and look good.
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there oe c5 wheels, and i dont want to spend more than $450 for both tires
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Well for 450 for both they are not going to stick or be good at anything 625 will get you a set of toyo r888's
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do you want a drag r, or an every day tire
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more of a street tire
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nitto t05 or whatever might run you 450
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If they're going on an F body you're gonna have to either run a spacer or do the BFH mod
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i am aware i have to do a little custom fabrication
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Nitto 555s are great for street/grip
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nitto 555 or nt05
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+1 555. With a 315 rear!




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