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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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i orders zr1's today i was wondering what width of tire is better for all season use?
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275. Not that a 285 is all that much wider, but the thinner the tire, the better in inclement weather. Also there are much more choices for 275 tires than 285. So if and when you need to replace them, youll have more options and theyll probably be cheaper.
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Mike, what size KDW2's are you running on the C6's?
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I have 275-35 up front and 295-35 in the rear.
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Thanks, those are the sizes I decided to go with as well.
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Originally Posted by Blue's_Z28
Thanks, those are the sizes I decided to go with as well.
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Get the 285's on the rear....
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Who make good 285's and 295's for the c6 rears?
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