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Old 03-09-2011, 07:54 AM
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Default 18's/10.5 z06 reps Widest tallest street tire available?

Hey guys im looking for rear tires for my z06 reps. I want the widest and tallest tire i can get. Clearance isn't an issue. I had planned on nt05r's in either 305/45/18 or 315/40/18. But i do alot have highway driving to and from work, 60 miles a day at minimum. Based of what i've read they will last 5k miles if lucky, that like 4 months for me

What would you guys run? Also any sponsors have a new size they might no are coming out before this summer?
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So for now im looking at nitto nt05 295/45/18. Any other big tires out there?
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Why are you shooting for a tall tire exactly? How wide is the wheel 10.5? Why not a good street tire?
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I want a tall tire for the bigger sidewall/traction, plus to add a nice rake to the stance w/o messing up the geometry to my corvette independent rear suspension in the hot rod. Plus my power to weight ratio is going to be around 4lbs/rwhp[w/o spray] unless i can find a way to add more weight to the car. So traction is going to be a huge issue.




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