Will 325/30/19's fit on a 19x10 wheel?
03-22-2009, 06:48 PM
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they will fit decently (relative to the wheel and tire, they will not "bolt on" to an Fbody without some good massaging) I'm pretty sure there is probably only ONE person on here with wheels/tires that big on a Fbody. Its a lime green/charcoal grey LT1 Trans Am that has alot of cosmetic work done to the car. He will probably be your only hope lol
03-22-2009, 06:56 PM
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I know that is the stock c6 z06 size and those wheels are 19x12. And from what ive read a 315 will not fit on a 9 inch wheel but it will fit on a 11 inch wheel. If you ask me I'd say that a 325 is probably too wide for a 10 inch wheel.
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they will fit decently (relative to the wheel and tire, they will not "bolt on" to an Fbody without some good massaging) I'm pretty sure there is probably only ONE person on here with wheels/tires that big on a Fbody. Its a lime green/charcoal grey LT1 Trans Am that has alot of cosmetic work done to the car. He will probably be your only hope lol
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I have seen pics of the 325's on a 4th gen Fbody. I'm not really crazy about the way they look though (looked like the car's rearend was narrowed and tubbed). They didn't tuck into the wheelwells right. The 325/19's are stock for the '08 Z06. I purchased a set of the 19x12's and 18x10ish '08 Z06 rims to try the fitment myself. You either have to move the lower arm and wheelwell in (minitub), or use the 1.25" spacers. Either way, be prepared to do a lot wheelwell modification to keep the tires from bottoming out on wheelwell lip.
Other problem is that only a couple of manufacturers make the 325/19 tire for this application.. and they are mighty proud of them. lol
Other problem is that only a couple of manufacturers make the 325/19 tire for this application.. and they are mighty proud of them. lol
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My personal opinion is that the 19x12 would look good with a wide body kit on an Fbody. But they look stupid tucked and tubbed. Problem is there aren't any wide body kits available. There are some cars with the 315's that look cool though. Stance is everything with wheel/tire combos.
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The 19x12s work and look KILLER on the Z06 because of its wheel base and body width. Like I said, I purchased a set of these rims to fit them on my 2000 Z28. I have parking lot and hail damage on my rear quarters. So it won't hurt my feelings any to modify the body lines (fiberglass or steel fab action) to accomodate the new wheels. I'm not really crazy about the BFH mod. I'm ASE and ICAR certified. I can't really get away with doing it that way in my circle of peers. If it doesn't work out, I'll just cut the spot welds and replace my rear quarter panels.
Also, my 10bolt differential is shot. So I'll be modding the control arms and such with the new rear end -12 bolt or 9 inch.
The Fbodies I've seen that have had these wheels installed look heavily tubbed. I don't want that straight drag car look. I want that low, wide, roadracer look and the performance that goes along with it. The thin spoked 19 Z06 wheels are gobs lighter than my ZR1 17s too.
Also, my 10bolt differential is shot. So I'll be modding the control arms and such with the new rear end -12 bolt or 9 inch.
The Fbodies I've seen that have had these wheels installed look heavily tubbed. I don't want that straight drag car look. I want that low, wide, roadracer look and the performance that goes along with it. The thin spoked 19 Z06 wheels are gobs lighter than my ZR1 17s too.
03-25-2009, 08:37 PM
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I just watched my tire guys mount a 305/30-19 on my 19x10 rim, earlier today. I wouldn't recommend anything wider... MAYBE a 315 if it had more sidewall height (Ford GT rear tires?).
I had some of those 325 Z06 tires mounted on 19x11s, about a year ago. Good fit, but definitely the minimum rim width for a 325/30 runflat.
A handful of C5 owners have run Nitto's 335/30-18 555R on a 10.5" rim, but the Nittos seem to run a little narrow, and the Drag Radial has a slightly more forgiving sidewall (C5s have just enough wheelwell to fit a 325 on an 11/11.5, or a 'narrow' 335 on a 10.5/11/11.5). It sounds like the bigger/wider Invos also run a little narrower than spec.
I had some of those 325 Z06 tires mounted on 19x11s, about a year ago. Good fit, but definitely the minimum rim width for a 325/30 runflat.
A handful of C5 owners have run Nitto's 335/30-18 555R on a 10.5" rim, but the Nittos seem to run a little narrow, and the Drag Radial has a slightly more forgiving sidewall (C5s have just enough wheelwell to fit a 325 on an 11/11.5, or a 'narrow' 335 on a 10.5/11/11.5). It sounds like the bigger/wider Invos also run a little narrower than spec.
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I just watched my tire guys mount a 305/30-19 on my 19x10 rim, earlier today. I wouldn't recommend anything wider... MAYBE a 315 if it had more sidewall height (Ford GT rear tires?).
I had some of those 325 Z06 tires mounted on 19x11s, about a year ago. Good fit, but definitely the minimum rim width for a 325/30 runflat.
A handful of C5 owners have run Nitto's 335/30-18 555R on a 10.5" rim, but the Nittos seem to run a little narrow, and the Drag Radial has a slightly more forgiving sidewall (C5s have just enough wheelwell to fit a 325 on an 11/11.5, or a 'narrow' 335 on a 10.5/11/11.5). It sounds like the bigger/wider Invos also run a little narrower than spec.
I had some of those 325 Z06 tires mounted on 19x11s, about a year ago. Good fit, but definitely the minimum rim width for a 325/30 runflat.
A handful of C5 owners have run Nitto's 335/30-18 555R on a 10.5" rim, but the Nittos seem to run a little narrow, and the Drag Radial has a slightly more forgiving sidewall (C5s have just enough wheelwell to fit a 325 on an 11/11.5, or a 'narrow' 335 on a 10.5/11/11.5). It sounds like the bigger/wider Invos also run a little narrower than spec.
Granted the Z06 is an independent rear suspension. But all I need to do is get the wheelwell shape and depth, enough suspension travel distance, and maybe modify the jounce bumpers. 1.5 inches of additional tub and whatever fender extension that is required, + maybe relocate the lower control arms in another .75 inch. The centerline of the rims should line up front wheel to back as long as I don't use spacers. That should about cover it.
03-26-2009, 03:32 PM
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A handful of C5 owners have run Nitto's 335/30-18 555R on a 10.5" rim, but the Nittos seem to run a little narrow, and the Drag Radial has a slightly more forgiving sidewall (C5s have just enough wheelwell to fit a 325 on an 11/11.5, or a 'narrow' 335 on a 10.5/11/11.5). It sounds like the bigger/wider Invos also run a little narrower than spec.
