Tire sizes for a 2003 C5 Z06
10-02-2012, 10:51 PM
#21
I have 275s on my front tires for my 2003 Z06, and they are perfectly fine.
Also what about the width? I had some supercars on an 02 and replaced them with Michelin pilots and was not happy with how wide the pilots were. The same size looked a lot skinnier on the pilots. Had the same disappointment on a cts-v, replaced some good years with pilots on the back only and the difference in widths was very noticeable , michelins were skinnier. How do the 295's look on the stock z06wheel?
10-03-2012, 12:29 AM
#22
Melting Slicks
I would never go with an "undersized" tire such as the 255-40-17. I think the 275-40-17 will make your traction control unhappy?
What I did was go to a Z06 factory 18" wheel and mount a 265-35-18 PS2 on it. It is almost the exact same diameter as the factory 265-40-17 GY's.
I might add that the PS2's do look very slightly narrower than the Super Cars. I measured about 3/8 to 1/2" difference.
What I did was go to a Z06 factory 18" wheel and mount a 265-35-18 PS2 on it. It is almost the exact same diameter as the factory 265-40-17 GY's.
I might add that the PS2's do look very slightly narrower than the Super Cars. I measured about 3/8 to 1/2" difference.
Last edited by skeet; 10-03-2012 at 12:32 AM. Reason: add
10-03-2012, 12:32 AM
#23
I would never go with an "undersized" tire such as the 255-40-17. I think the 275-40-17 will make your traction control unhappy?
What I did was go to a Z06 factory 18" wheel and mount a 265-35-18 PS2 on it. It is almost the exact same diameter as the factory 265-40-17 GY's.
What I did was go to a Z06 factory 18" wheel and mount a 265-35-18 PS2 on it. It is almost the exact same diameter as the factory 265-40-17 GY's.
10-03-2012, 01:06 AM
#24
Melting Slicks
If the Veredesteins work then that would be so in all C5's?
Tires even in the exact same size can be very different in actual size. My BFG Comp T/A's on my old C4 Corvette. sized 275-45-17 were a full inch wider than the old Goodyear's sized 275-45-17. I think the overall diameter is more closely matched.
Tires even in the exact same size can be very different in actual size. My BFG Comp T/A's on my old C4 Corvette. sized 275-45-17 were a full inch wider than the old Goodyear's sized 275-45-17. I think the overall diameter is more closely matched.
10-03-2012, 01:24 AM
#25
If the Veredesteins work then that would be so in all C5's?
Tires even in the exact same size can be very different in actual size. My BFG Comp T/A's on my old C4 Corvette. sized 275-45-17 were a full inch wider than the old Goodyear's sized 275-45-17. I think the overall diameter is more closely matched.
Tires even in the exact same size can be very different in actual size. My BFG Comp T/A's on my old C4 Corvette. sized 275-45-17 were a full inch wider than the old Goodyear's sized 275-45-17. I think the overall diameter is more closely matched.
10-03-2012, 02:40 AM
#26
Le Mans Master
In my humble opinion, the rounder shoulders of the Michelins and the Vredesteins, which make them look narrower, is more than made up for in the much better performnace of either tire over the Goodyears. I've now had the Vreds a on my car for a year and I can't think of any negatives about these tires. I've even had the unfortunate opportunity to drive in heavy rain and these tires stick like it's dry.
10-04-2012, 12:59 AM
#27
In my humble opinion, the rounder shoulders of the Michelins and the Vredesteins, which make them look narrower, is more than made up for in the much better performnace of either tire over the Goodyears. I've now had the Vreds a on my car for a year and I can't think of any negatives about these tires. I've even had the unfortunate opportunity to drive in heavy rain and these tires stick like it's dry.
10-05-2012, 10:59 AM
#28
Melting Slicks
The Standard C5 is 245/45/17 and 275/40/18. Would standard C5 rims/ tires not work on the Z for some reason?
I would not want to use them I'm just saying.
I have heard good reviews on the Nitto Nt05 and love the way they look.
http://www.nittotire.com/Tire/nt05#overview
Problem is they didnt have stock sizes. I have seen them on C5 Z's with stock rims before and was wondering what sizes they were running.
I would not want to use them I'm just saying.
I have heard good reviews on the Nitto Nt05 and love the way they look.
http://www.nittotire.com/Tire/nt05#overview
Problem is they didnt have stock sizes. I have seen them on C5 Z's with stock rims before and was wondering what sizes they were running.
