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redsoxsstink · 12-16-2012, 06:09 PM

So I am in the market for new rims and tires. I am looking at c5 z06s, I am getting them through my work and our spec sheets are saying different specs on the rims. They are either 17x9 or 17x9.5 not both. The dilemma is will they fit.... I want to put 275.40.17 all around. My dad says on they will rub in the front , but many people say you will be fine with minimal rubbing. My dad says to keep the stock tires sizes and stagger them, but if the rim is 9.5in wide a 235.45.17 the tires in the front will be stretched alot.

My question to you folks is...
if the rims are 17x9 what's tires would you get?
if the rims are 17x9.5 what tires would you get?

I will also be lowering the car soon on Eibach springs so figure about 1.5inches. The tires will be Michelin pilot sport all seasons

thanks for your help

12-16-2012, 06:09 PM	#1
redsoxsstink Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: milltown Posts: 1,497 iTrader: (2) Social Networks:	Rim and tire width questions So I am in the market for new rims and tires. I am looking at c5 z06s, I am getting them through my work and our spec sheets are saying different specs on the rims. They are either 17x9 or 17x9.5 not both. The dilemma is will they fit.... I want to put 275.40.17 all around. My dad says on they will rub in the front , but many people say you will be fine with minimal rubbing. My dad says to keep the stock tires sizes and stagger them, but if the rim is 9.5in wide a 235.45.17 the tires in the front will be stretched alot. My question to you folks is... if the rims are 17x9 what's tires would you get? if the rims are 17x9.5 what tires would you get? I will also be lowering the car soon on Eibach springs so figure about 1.5inches. The tires will be Michelin pilot sport all seasons thanks for your help __________________ 2002 Camaro Sunset Orange Mettalic, V6, 5spd, bilstein HD shocks and struts, eibach pro lowering kit, eibach f/r sway bars, lakewood PHB, UMI 2 point subframe connectors, energy suspensions poly master bushing kit daily econobox and first car 1986 IROC-Z, T56, MGW shifter, Heads, Cam, Holley Stealth Ram 350, t-top, tubular LCA with relo brackets, adjustable PHB, belltech sway bars, ground control weight jacks, SLP mid length headers, 3in w/borla XR1, RIP 3 10 bolts, 12.7 @ 109 so far.. atleast its faster than stock SOLD 1971 Camaro LS3/T56/9in, cam only and still carbed, RIP 2 10 bolts, 11.62@121 03 Blazer 2 door - salt sponge Last edited by redsoxsstink; 12-16-2012 at 06:10 PM.