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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Default wheel upgrade ??
Im going to put C5 Z06 Chrome Motorsport Style Wheel (18x10.5). what would the tire specs be? and does anyone have a suggestion on tires, they would be street tires.
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295/35/18s(26.13"), or 315/30/18s(25.44").
Your best selection, and prices will be with the 295/35/18s.
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I got the BFG KDW 295/35/18 for the rears. they work great and look sweet
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thanks for the info guys.
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Or you have the 305 Nitto. Those seem to fit pretty well on a 10.5 rim.
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If you haven't purchased the wheel yet, we do have that size available.
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yea i found out today that 10.5 doesnt fit on a trans am. Awesome!
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so i went to put the 18x10.5 on my 2000 trans am( which is lowered) and the bracket that holds on a rubber pad that keeps keeps my rear end from bottoming out, hits the wheels. What do i got to do to get these wheels on my car?
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