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Old May 20, 2009 | 01:00 AM
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Is anyone running a 17x9.5 c5 z06 wheel in the back with this tire in this size

26X11.50-17LT


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yep, and ran a best of 1.51 60'er.
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Does that come in an 18 ?
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Does that come in an 18 ?
Nope it doesnt
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I'm about to buy a set myself to try. I've searched around and it looks like plenty of people have had good luck with them. I'm going to run mine on 17 inch C5Z wheels as well.
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might even want to try M/T DRs in 295x45x17. They also fit 17x9.5 wheels and is taller at 27.2. That baby hooks every pass on my car even with NOS.
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might even want to try M/T DRs in 295x45x17. They also fit 17x9.5 wheels and is taller at 27.2. That baby hooks every pass on my car even with NOS.
I had nitto drs previously but im looking for something a bit different... what 60' times are you running?
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Originally Posted by allngn_c5
Does that come in an 18 ?
Why an 18" tire? There is going to be little sidewall on an 18" tire. Might as well use a DR.
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