bigz28man

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I buying new tires for my 97 Z in a matter of days. I will be going with 275/40/18 all the way around. Is it still possible to lower my car 1" still or am I just being crazy. Or should I be looking at a 3/4 inch drop.

uLs1a

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You will be fine, but why a 275/40-18?

bigz28man

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i was going to run 285/40/18 in the rear and 275/40/18 in the front. though I can not find 285/40/18 in the BF Goodrich kdws. I was thinking on going with the 295 in the rear but I didnt want rubbing issues.

99FormulaM6r

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That seems like a pretty high sidewall for an 18" tire.

VandykeT/A

I had 275 40 18s on my Camaro when I got it and it rubbed the inner fenders on bumps and I couldn't have more than 2 people in the car. I went down to a 275 35 18 and everything seems normal.

jb7241986

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35 sidewall is what u need

sedanman

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Agree it should be a 35 series.

Empatho

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I have 275/40r18 on the back on strano springs without any rubbing. I like the 40 serious over then the 35 because it closes the gap between the tire and fender more. I have been thinking of doing the heater hose mod so the tires tuck in more, but then the front is going to look to high.

bigz28man

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thanks guys for all your help. I went with the 275/40r18 in the front and 295/35r18 in the rear. I also decided to go with BF Goodrich KDWS. May do a 3/4" drop to front and rear of the car. I will be posting photos of the car soon after i get my new shoes on the car. Hope the Ls1 guys dont mind the Lt1 guys. Thanks again

vjo90rs8

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You know now that you front tires are 0.5 inches taller than the rears, cancel your order and get 275.35.18 for the front.

Empatho

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+1 the fronts are gonna be taller.

02badz28

I've got 17x11's with 315/35/17's on the rear of mine with BMR
springs which is a 1.25" drop. Had Pro kits on before and still had
no rubbing issues. Just had to do the BFH mod and slightly roll the
fenders. Just get a adjustable PHB to center the rear and you should
have zero issues with that tire size in the rear.