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Old May 12, 2006 | 12:08 PM
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I just got my 99frc vette today... and I am planning on buying the blk zo6 motorsports wheels in the stock 17x9 and 18x10.5 sizes... does anyone here speak the tire language for these sizes? I am looking for tire suggestions as well, I have had the bfg drags before and they had a great hookup.

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Old May 12, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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I would get 275-40-17's for the front. 315-30-18 for rear's. I have on mine the same fronts and 335-30-18's in the rear. Im probably going to sell them if you interested they are chrome thou.
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Stock Z06 size firestone wide ovals here: 265/40/17 for front, 295/35/18 for the rears. In my opinion these are the best bang for the buck tire available. The also have a lip protector to help prevent curb rash. Wheels are from tomz wheels. This whole setup was cheaper than putting on new runflats.



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John, congrats bro on the new car bro! Did you end up getting the one you were previously looking at? Post up pics!!!
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yeah.. I sure did man... I will get some pics up tommorow hopefully I am overall very satisfied with the car, the only problems that I had were a scratch, a power seat issue and a lot of dirt... 13k miles I still cant beleive it the car still smells new.
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