17 x 9.5 & 18 x 9.5 Does this work?

[Iceman_K]

I just bought a set of C6 reproduction Z06 from Corvettes of Houston. I have a C5 Vert. Will this size combo work ok? If yes, what tire sizes do I need? Thanks.

[fat bob]

Originally Posted by Iceman_K

I just bought a set of C6 reproduction Z06 from Corvettes of Houston. I have a C5 Vert. Will this size combo work ok? If yes, what tire sizes do I need? Thanks.

Hi Iceman, just for starters I would look at:

265x40x17 for the front. (Z06 standard front C-5 size tire)

275x40x18 for the rear (standard C-5 rear size.)

Those sizes are a correct factory match for the rim width and the overall diameter will work with AH, TC, and ABS.

I think the front is exactly correct.

A 295x35x18 would be perfect as far as the correct stager is concerned for the rear but I don't know if the 295 is too large for your
9.5" rear rim width. Check with Luke at Tirerack on the rear.

Please post what you end up with.

Bob

[Iceman_K]

Thanks Bob. For now I have the stock C5 sizes on these rims. The front tires are stretched a bit. It doesn't handle as good as the stock setup did.

[KBRVETTE93]

You should be good to go.

[Luke@tirerack]

the C5 OE front tire 245/45-17 max wheel width is 9.0" and that setup would have a detrimental effect on the cars handling .... either replace the front wheels to the proper 8.5" width or buy new front tires

[Iceman_K]

Corvettes of Houston took care of it. They swapped the 17x9s for 17x8s without giving me a hard time. The car is handling much better now and I won't need to buy a new set of tires to compensate for the mismatch. Thanks to Mike and everyone at Corvettes of Houston for your help.