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Old 07-15-2007, 02:12 PM
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I just bought a set of z06 wheels with 17x9.5 in the front and 18x9.5 in the back. What is the biggest tire I can put on the back of these? I wanted to get either 305 Nitto DR's or 295 Bfg DR's. Any help appreciated.
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ok, so would a 305/45/18 Nitto DR fit?
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275/35/18 is perfect. . . . nuf said . . .

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I went with a GM spacer, I think from one of the sponsers here. Since it is not a daily driver I went with the Nitto drag radial. I have stock ride height SS with the spacer on the rear end Bumper, that came with SS, Firehawks and WS6 for 17's. Do not remove spacer, tire will bottom out w/ rear seat passengers. In order to fit tire on-must jack from center of rear end. I'll try to get some pictures up stock gun metal Z06 rims on black SS, I don't like chrome, no bling please.
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275/35ZR18 is PERFECT. 285/35ZR18 if you really need that extra 10 mm . . .

Other than that buy bigger wheels. End of discussion.
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