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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 11:18 AM
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ZO6 rims!!!

Ok guys, Im about to get some ZO6 rims. The fronts are 17"9.5 and the rear is 18"9.5. FOr the front can i run 245/40/17. will that look good and the back the samething. or do i need a wider tire and bigger profile???
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Old Aug 17, 2004 | 02:21 PM
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I would say at least 275s. I dont know how safe a 245 tire would be on such a wide rim. 275s wont even bulge out on a 9.5" wheel. I think you need some 315s in the back and 275 in the front. That would be bad ***.:hail:
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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yout think i should go 315 in the back and 275 in fornt. i was planing on going with 275 all around. Will the tire fit back there??? i think the most ill go with is 295 in the rear.
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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do it.....

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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 03:49 PM
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put a wider rear tire than a 275 on the 9.5 inch rim, i wish i went 285 or 295
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 04:45 PM
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yeah, go 285. they look a lot better than 275s
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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 12:59 PM
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so will it look funny if i went with a bigger tire in the back than the front. I want to go with 295 in the back and 275 in the front for rubbing purpose. will that look ok or should i just keep the same tire all around????
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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 01:21 PM
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so will it look funny if i went with a bigger tire in the back than the front. I want to go with 295 in the back and 275 in the front for rubbing purpose. will that look ok or should i just keep the same tire all around????
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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 02:00 PM
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I think that combo would look good. It would look wierd to have a 295 on front. unless you have an AWD
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 12:02 PM
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tire setup is fine...it's the rim size that will look funny.

17/18 on a thirdgen...

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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 03:56 PM
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you think that the rims size will look wired?? I dont think it will. it will give it that sporty look i think. the zo6's have the same combination. and they look sweet. and i know its a diff car but. oh well. thanks for the inputs guys.
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 04:17 PM
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this is photoshoped!!!!
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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so many cars on the internet with those wheels no need to photochop.

the picture above shows it all. it's like riding around with a 15" spare when you have 16's...your car though so go with it.
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 10:12 PM
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lol

my photoshop lol
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