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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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I am ordering some z06 motorsports in a few days. Im getting 18x9.5 in front, 18x10.5 in the rear. I was thinking 295 in teh rear, 275 up front. But do I want to look for 35's? Or 40's?

My 2000 WS6 is currectly at stock height, but I do want to lower it after getting these rims. Any idea on what tire size to get?
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for 18" rims you want 35's if your getting 275-295 width
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Thank you much.
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You want your overall diamter of the tire to be around 25.7".
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
You want your overall diamter of the tire to be around 25.7".
With that height do things look normal? Like I wont look like a 4x4? Also, will the 25.7 heigh allow a drop without extreme firment issues?
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Originally Posted by lol999
With that height do things look normal? Like I wont look like a 4x4? Also, will the 25.7 heigh allow a drop without extreme firment issues?
I don't understand what you are asking. The stock tire on your car is around 25.7" tall. Any new tire you buy should be the same or close to the overall diameter . . .

So:

A 245/50ZR16, a 275/40ZR17 and a 275/35ZR18 all have the identical over all diameter . . .

With a 18" x 9.5" I recommend a 275/35ZR18 and a 18" x 10.5" I'd recommend a 295/35ZR18 . . .
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