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Old 07-28-2005, 01:29 PM
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just got a new set of 18 inch Z06 wheels with 10.5's out back. im trying to decide what size meats for the back and i just wanted some opinions from u guys on what would look good and what would be too much of a pain in the a$$. the 3 choices that i have found are: 295/35 305/35 315/30 any opinions or sugestions of these or any other sizes would be greatly appreciated. i cant friggen wait to get these on since im still on my 5 spoke stockers!!!
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315 looks mean from the back
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275/35ZR18 front and 295/35ZR18 rear. The 295's fit great and too much of a pain in the *** to get anything wider to fit without rubbing issues .
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315s is sweet. Although I thiny ou may have to roll the fender and pound the wall a bit to fit them just right,.
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275/35/18 front and 295/35/18 rear. I even had rubbing issues with my 295. It looks mean as hell with 295s. 305 or 315 may/will cause you some rubbing issues. I have the Z06s like you want, they look really good with 295 back. I would go with that.
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Originally Posted by 200kTA
315 looks mean from the back
no doubt....my brother has 315's on his zr1's....looks like 2 big steamrollers
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thanks for the input guys....i am leaning a lil more towards the 295' but the 305's havent been ruled out....i didnt realize how hard it was gonna be to get matching tires front and back in the 275 and 295 not a lot of brands out there in the 295's......any suggestions on tire brands that match?
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I had good luck with my Bridestone S02?'s in the 295/50. They were pretty good on the highway, hooked up somewhat on the street.
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these are the 4 that TireRack carry,
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Run the 315's man..you can't beat the phatt tire look they give the car..I have been runnning 315's out back for a long time...I get lots of looks and compliments on them
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thanks zepher and ls69ta i looked at the sizes that the bf kdw2's and found that they have them in a 295 and a 275 so i think i may go with those after i read some of the reviews on them.....i dont know anything about them but i think they look pretty sweet and i can get a set of them for $800-$900 range with discount tire's free shipping....no way im even gonna check the prices at the local tire shops....they cant even compete with discount tire or tire rack. thanks for the help ill post some pics when i get 'em on.
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Originally Posted by slt200mph
Run the 315's man..you can't beat the phatt tire look they give the car..I have been runnning 315's out back for a long time...I get lots of looks and compliments on them
u got 315/30/18's or 315/35/17'? got any pics of them?




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