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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 11:57 PM
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Exclamation Tire Question!!! Help!!

I just got my new rims and i obviously need new tires I got the black corvette zo6 ten spokes 17x9.5 in the front and 18x10.5 in the back i need help!!! I want a low profile tire thats at least at least as wide as the rims... is that possible???? Any input would be awesome! p.s. what are u guys running and do you like them? THANKS!!!
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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275/40/17 front, 295 or 395/35/18 in rear
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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I think Brian means 305/35/18 in the rear. 395 would be HUGE.


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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by chupr0kabra
I think Brian means 305/35/18 in the rear. 395 would be HUGE.


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I suck at typing. 305/35/18

Thanks Mike
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Brian2006
I suck at typing. 305/35/18

Thanks Mike
hahaha, i was thinking in my head "Damm!" when i read 395
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