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This thread has a lot of good information regarding wheels and tires.
I'm currently planning to upgrade my tire/wheel combo on my 02 Z28. The car currently runs the 16x8 factory chrome wheels with 245/50/ZR16 tires. I'm looking at a set of Black C5 Z06 Wheels with 54mm Offset equipped with Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires - 275/40/17. On paper this should work, but would like a final opinion before I pull the trigger on this upgrade.
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I'm currently planning to upgrade my tire/wheel combo on my 02 Z28. The car currently runs the 16x8 factory chrome wheels with 245/50/ZR16 tires. I'm looking at a set of Black C5 Z06 Wheels with 54mm Offset equipped with Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires - 275/40/17. On paper this should work, but would like a final opinion before I pull the trigger on this upgrade.
Thanks
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I'm sure this has already been answered in this thread but I can't search through 15 pages right now...
I'm gonna be going with tomz's z06 motorsport 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 setup. I know I should go 275's in the front but what profile - 30, 35, or 40? Also, what are my options for the rear. I don't want to pay out the *** for 315's so I was considering 305's or even 295's. What are my options for those, considering my top two tires I would want would be GS-D3's or KDW2's. Thanks in advance.
I'm gonna be going with tomz's z06 motorsport 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 setup. I know I should go 275's in the front but what profile - 30, 35, or 40? Also, what are my options for the rear. I don't want to pay out the *** for 315's so I was considering 305's or even 295's. What are my options for those, considering my top two tires I would want would be GS-D3's or KDW2's. Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by Switchblade
This thread has a lot of good information regarding wheels and tires.
I'm currently planning to upgrade my tire/wheel combo on my 02 Z28. The car currently runs the 16x8 factory chrome wheels with 245/50/ZR16 tires. I'm looking at a set of Black C5 Z06 Wheels with 54mm Offset equipped with Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires - 275/40/17. On paper this should work, but would like a final opinion before I pull the trigger on this upgrade.
Thanks
I'm currently planning to upgrade my tire/wheel combo on my 02 Z28. The car currently runs the 16x8 factory chrome wheels with 245/50/ZR16 tires. I'm looking at a set of Black C5 Z06 Wheels with 54mm Offset equipped with Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires - 275/40/17. On paper this should work, but would like a final opinion before I pull the trigger on this upgrade.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
I'm sure this has already been answered in this thread but I can't search through 15 pages right now...
I'm gonna be going with tomz's z06 motorsport 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 setup. I know I should go 275's in the front but what profile - 30, 35, or 40? Also, what are my options for the rear. I don't want to pay out the *** for 315's so I was considering 305's or even 295's. What are my options for those, considering my top two tires I would want would be GS-D3's or KDW2's. Thanks in advance.
I'm gonna be going with tomz's z06 motorsport 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 setup. I know I should go 275's in the front but what profile - 30, 35, or 40? Also, what are my options for the rear. I don't want to pay out the *** for 315's so I was considering 305's or even 295's. What are my options for those, considering my top two tires I would want would be GS-D3's or KDW2's. Thanks in advance.
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ok well i have the same stockers 16x8 snowflakes running 245/50/16. i also want the C6 ZO6 (Tomzwheels) but in an 18x9.5 with 275/40/18 KDW. will i have any problems with the odometer/speedometer, and if so how do i fix it? THANKS
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Originally Posted by cookba
ok well i have the same stockers 16x8 snowflakes running 245/50/16. i also want the C6 ZO6 (Tomzwheels) but in an 18x9.5 with 275/40/18 KDW. will i have any problems with the odometer/speedometer, and if so how do i fix it? THANKS
A 275/35ZR18 will be the same overall diameter as stock.
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ok thanks for the help. but how do i reprogram the speedo. can the tire shop do that? sorry for the dumb question.
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
That's normal. That wheel fits almost identical to OEM SS wheels.
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May buy some 18x9.5 Z06's all the way around, has a +57mm offset. The chart shows +56mm as the max, is +57mm ok? Will I have to be cautious on bumps, etc.? My car is already lowered and the stockers have no problems whatsoever. Thanks!
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OK- heres one I hope someone can help me with.
Zeforged wheels: 18x9.5, 18x10.5 with the normal 275 F/295 R tire setup.
Manufacturer is telling me a BACKSPACE of 6.75" for rear, a BACKSPACE of 7.375 for front, which also gives me a 2" lip on front rim and 3" lip on back rim. I know backspace is not the same as offset- and also know there are some other variables that come into play on backspacing and offset specs.
But, are these backspacing specs right for the SS? Sounds like the wheels are gonna be tucked inside the wells, which I don't want- I want to be flush.
Can anyone give me a rough idea about these measurements?
Zeforged wheels: 18x9.5, 18x10.5 with the normal 275 F/295 R tire setup.
Manufacturer is telling me a BACKSPACE of 6.75" for rear, a BACKSPACE of 7.375 for front, which also gives me a 2" lip on front rim and 3" lip on back rim. I know backspace is not the same as offset- and also know there are some other variables that come into play on backspacing and offset specs.
But, are these backspacing specs right for the SS? Sounds like the wheels are gonna be tucked inside the wells, which I don't want- I want to be flush.
Can anyone give me a rough idea about these measurements?
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I have a 1998 Z28 with the factory body kit, I have been pricing wheels but Im very picky and Im looking for the perfect fit. I have fallen in love with the new C6 corvette wheels, I was wanting 18 inch in the front and maybe 19 inch in the back. However, I dont want the rear tire height to be shorter than the front, what are the widest wheels in a 18 & 19 that will fit? Also what would be the ideal tire size combo for the 18/19 set up? If Im gonna be spending 2 grand on this I want it to be perfect.
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Originally Posted by 1998Z28LOADED
I have a 1998 Z28 with the factory body kit, I have been pricing wheels but Im very picky and Im looking for the perfect fit. I have fallen in love with the new C6 corvette wheels, I was wanting 18 inch in the front and maybe 19 inch in the back. However, I dont want the rear tire height to be shorter than the front, what are the widest wheels in a 18 & 19 that will fit? Also what would be the ideal tire size combo for the 18/19 set up? If Im gonna be spending 2 grand on this I want it to be perfect.
To get C6 wheels to fit "perfect" you will need to run spacers/adapters sinc the offset of the rear wheels is so large. I really do not know too much about the C6's to give proper answers.
Widest wheels . . . 9.5" is plenty up front with a 275 series tire. Out back I feel 10.5" is perfect, but a 11" can fit. Tire for out back a 295 to a 315 series fit.