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Old 04-03-2005, 11:06 PM
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I have some 17 x 9.5 wheels on the way and I am trying to decide whether I should get 265 in front and 285 in back, or 275 all around.

What advantage/disadvantage is there to putting a 265 rather than a 275 on front?


Will I even notice a difference between 275 and 265 in front?



I've always wondered why a Z06 has 265s rather than 275s in front...? Is steering easier to control with a smaller width tire on front?
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Run 275/40ZR17 tires, you'll be happy . . . .
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no need to deal with different sizes if they are going to be on the same size rim and are only a small diffference...get 275's so you can rotate them..

z06 prolly has those tires so the sidewalls look even with 295's out back
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Thanks guys. Thats what Ill do then, Gs-D3 where are you?




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