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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 07:20 PM
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Zo6 rim question

I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times but I have read pages worth and can't get a 100% straight forward answer.
I'm buying some Zo6 rims but can't decide on what width to get. I want 18s on all 4 corners. I have the 2 inch spacer up front and the 4th Gen reared. What width is good without rubbing and also what is the biggest tire I can fit? I appreciate the help guys
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 11:20 PM
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Re: Zo6 rim question

To my knowledge you can't buy Z06 wheels smaller than a 9.5" width. With that width you can fit a 315 on them.

As far as rubbing, when I had C6 wheels on my car with 275/35/18s all around, it had a slight rub on the fender liner at full lock. As did a friend's car with the same setup.
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 11:13 PM
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Re: Zo6 rim question

Ok thanks man. Anyone else ? Just need to know what tire size to buy ?
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Old Jul 16, 2015 | 11:32 AM
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Re: Zo6 rim question

Are you planning to keep all 4 tires the same size or will you be running wider rubber in the back? If all 4 are the same size, then your fronts will be the determining factor. I have the stock C5 Z06 17/18 combo for my IROC project.
Front: 17 x 9.5 Tire size: P265/40ZR-17
Rear: 18 x 10.5 Tire size: P295/35ZR-18
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Old Jul 16, 2015 | 01:41 PM
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Re: Zo6 rim question

Not sure. I got my rims last night they are 18x9 there not a zo6 rim but same offset.

If I can fit bigger in the back I very well mite
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Old Jul 16, 2015 | 01:43 PM
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Re: Zo6 rim question

Judging by this thread, you should be fine fitting the 18x9's all the way around.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/whee...s-all-4-a.html
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Old Jul 16, 2015 | 01:49 PM
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Re: Zo6 rim question

I know I can fit the rims I'm just wandering what's the biggest tire you can fit without it rubbing
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Old Jul 16, 2015 | 03:58 PM
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275/35/18 all 4
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Old Jul 16, 2015 | 04:13 PM
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Do you have any pictures?
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