So a few months back I purchased my 99 Z28 which came with 18" Z06 Rims and the tires that it came with are 245 45 r18. I've noticed the lip sticks out quite a bit and I'm not careful when parking next to a curb, well we all know what happens. I remember back when I had my 98 Eclipse GTS with Stock wheels no matter how close I got to the curb they would be fine. Now I know I'm not the best drive, if I was this wouldn't be an issue. If I get wider tires will it help or prevent my problem? If so what tires should I get? Also where is the best place to get tires? I don't mind getting some used one's as long as they're in good condition but I'd like them all to be matching.

 

18x? chances are the wheels are 18x9.5 and running a 245 is narrow. if the wheel is 9.5" wide then run a 275 tire (Nitto 555, NT05, Continental etc etc etc)

but you need to know how wide the wheel is.

 

I believe they are 9.5 which is what the previous owner told me but I'm not 100% sure. Is there a way I could check?

 

tape measure

 

agreed.. there was a 3 page post/argument about this topic.. people dont want to listen.. its a big *** argument. 245 or 275 on a 9.5in. make this a sticky. lol

"at least 275's on a 9.5!!!!"

 

Well they're not 9.5. I measured them and they're 10.5. So I think I'm gonna need some wider tires.

what do you guys suggest?

 

18x10.5 on all 4 isnt that common of a setup. thats pretty wide in the front but people do do it.

run a 275/35/18 in the front and the same in the back or a 295/35/18 (the 295 is about .5" taller but shouldnt cause problems)

Continental ExtremeContact DW is a nice tire

 

Yeah I've heard, but that's how I got the car but I really like the Z06's so it will most likely stay that way.

I'm trying to look for some 295/35/18 but I'm having trouble finding something inexpensive. I'd really like to get a decent set of used tires but I can't seem to find anything anywhere.

I've heard that some 315/35/18 will also fit but how good will that work out. Anybody ever run those on some 10.5"?

Also I live in Los Angeles, CA. Anybody know where I can get a good matching set of used tires? I've tried calling local shops but most don't have anything wider than 245 and if they do they usually only have 1 tire.

 

Does anyone have experience with continental extreme contact dws???

 

you arent gonna find tires in that size inexpensive. I wouldnt trust used tires.

 

What' wrong with used tires? I've bought them for other cars I've owned and they've always been fine. But then again all other cars I've owned wren't performance cars that I would drive hard.