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Old 05-10-2013, 12:22 PM
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Just ordered some c5 DD from oewheels and was wondering what tire size to get in the back for the 10.5 wheels..my car is lowered on bmr springs and i dont want any rubbing issues.
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I put a 315 out back on my 10.5" c5 dd no problem, but my bumpstops were already cut off and the inner fenders already massaged to fit my previous wheels. Most people put a 295 on them without issues I beleive. I'm running a 295/35/18 up front and a 315/30/18 out back I've got a spacer up front for my brakes to clear, and I'll probably get a 1/2" spacer for the rears just to bring them flush with the fenders. My fenders were already rolled when I put 17x11" zr1's on the care before these.
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^ this.
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Originally Posted by scj
I put a 315 out back on my 10.5" c5 dd no problem, but my bumpstops were already cut off and the inner fenders already massaged to fit my previous wheels. Most people put a 295 on them without issues I beleive. I'm running a 295/35/18 up front and a 315/30/18 out back I've got a spacer up front for my brakes to clear, and I'll probably get a 1/2" spacer for the rears just to bring them flush with the fenders. My fenders were already rolled when I put 17x11" zr1's on the care before these.
If I did it all over again I would have done it this way. I have 315s on the rear of my car...but for some stupid reason I ordered 285s for the front. I don't know if I was drunk when I ordered them or what, but that's what I got. I've never liked the way they looked on the wheel. I also wouldn't mind putting either a 315 or 305 on the front as well. It seems to be easier to put a 315 on the front then it is on the rear.
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Ok thanks guys I wonder if 305 would need any messaging, and why so wide up front .. My car already has a hard enough time making u turns with 275s lol
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i'm running 305 /35/ 18 nitto 555r.. no rubbing but im not lowered either...
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Ok thanks guys I wonder if 305 would need any messaging, and why so wide up front .. My car already has a hard enough time making u turns with 275s lol
I put maybe 3-500 miles a year on my car. Almost all of those miles are driven out in the country on some twisty roads or on the road course. So basically, the car is only used on the nicest of days and for pleasure cruising. So, over the top is what the car is all about.
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Originally Posted by Black_Z28
I put maybe 3-500 miles a year on my car. Almost all of those miles are driven out in the country on some twisty roads or on the road course. So basically, the car is only used on the nicest of days and for pleasure cruising. So, over the top is what the car is all about.
thats fair enough
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I'd say 295's. I once had 305 wide nitto 555r's and they rubbed on stock height



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