blakez28

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Will this set-up fit on a lowered C5? Nitto only makes a 305/35/19 in their NT05R. Any help is appreciated I'd like to run a sticky tire on a 19" rear.
I'm worried about that 35 sidewall on the rear.

*UPDATE* Decided on et street radial II's in a 305/35/19.

KrisR

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I think you will be fine. Depends on how much it's lowered, of course.

The 305/35-19 is only 3/4" taller overall than your factory rear tire, so only 3/8" difference in clearance.

blakez28

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Just an update for anyone searching for this same issue in the future. I went with m/t et street radial II's 305/35/19 and they worked great. Dead hook, and they don't rub even on my lowered vette.
Will post pics within this week, and I'd appreciate anyone else showing a 19" drag radial on their ls car.

The Alchemist

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Nice to hear they worked. Definitely interested in seeing pics. I too am running 19" wheels, so having a nice sticky tire as an option is a good thing.

DrEvyl

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Mickey Thompson apparently makes a 305/35/19 ET Street Radial. I found them on google. Wish someone make a 275 width 19" DR... personally, I think I'm just gonna have to carry a spare set to wheels & tires to the track.

blakez28

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I was on the way to take pics, and it started raining. I'll get them asap. They're definitely sticky though, they're dead hooking on the street for me. No-lift shifts are barely barking them. Horsepower is 420/409 so my car has decent power.

That's the size I have. 305/35/19 with their ET street radial II's. I was going to get another spare set of drag wheels, but didn't want to spend the money. Go with a 17 if you can and get a thicker sidewall.

blakez28

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Street tire makes the car look slammed


305/35/19 ET street radial II's

The Alchemist

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The car looks great, as does the wheel/tire combo. You can get away with the slightly taller tire thanks to having a 19" wheel. On a 17 or 18" wheel, it may look a little weird, but your's looks perfect.