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Old 08-01-2003, 05:15 PM
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Default Will 555R's 305/45 18's fit on a 18 x 9.5 C5 rim?

Friend is trying to get some nitto's for his procharged vette. will the 305/45 18 fit? or is that tire only for the Lightning?

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it would probably fit, but its 28.8" tall, stock on vette is 26.6"...
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Default Re: Will 555R's 305/45 18's fit on a 18 x 9.5 C5 rim?

The tire was designed for the Lightening, and to answer honestly, a tire shop could get it to fit, but safely mounted - no. Plus as "someday" stated it is too tall.
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Default Re: Will 555R's 305/45 18's fit on a 18 x 9.5 C5 rim?

What size Nitto's are people using on the Vette's 18" wheels??
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Default Re: Will 555R's 305/45 18's fit on a 18 x 9.5 C5 rim?

There are currently NO nitto drags available to fit FBodies, or Vettes. The one for the Lightning is rediculously tall. It will change your gearing dramatically, and look foolish. Nitto says late fall before their new drags come out. BFG already has 6 18" sizes available. His Vette should get the 295-35-18s or 315-30-18s. If he wants to do a mini-tub we can slap on some 345-30-18s!!



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