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Old Aug 3, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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Hea I'm thinkin about getting some z06 wheels.. The wheels are 17x9.5 with a +54mm offset and 18x10.5dum with a +58mm offset.. Now I think I'm gonna need a spacer for the rear.. I'm thinkin 1/4 in.. My question is.. What tire sizes should I go with to prevent fender lip rolling.. I'm on stock ride hight.. Tia
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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275/40/17 (or 285/40/17) front and 295/35/18 rear will be about as close to stock heights as you can.

275 = 25.66 tall
285 = 25.98 tall
295 = 26.13 tall
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Thank you sir lol.. I'm a complete idiot when it comes to this wheel and tire crap..
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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Its not that hard:

275 (treadwidth in millimeters)
40 (sidewall height as % of treadwidth)
17 wheel size in inches

27.5/2.54 = 10.8268 * .4 = 4.33 (sidewall height)
4.33*2 +17 = 25.66

Backspacing is not my strong suite either.
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