rims size what do you think

[kristen]

what do you guys think of running 17x8.5 in the front and 18x9.5 in the rear. so i have space? is anyone doing this that has pics? and what tire sizes should i get?

[Crashtest]

I was wondering the same thing. Looking to get set up next month with a 1.5 drop & Z06's. Wanting 17F & 18R also.

[Crashtest]

Did some reserch @ 1010tires.com

17x8.5 Front w/ 245/40/17 is 9.64 wide & 24.71 tall
sidewall is 3.85.

18x9.5 Rear w/ 275/40/18 is10.82 wide & 26.66 tall sidewall is 4.33
I got this from someone here who runs this setup.

I think I would run:
285/40/17 Front, 11.2 wide, 26 tall, sidewalls 4.48
& 295/35/18 Rear, 11.6 wide, 26.2 tall & 4.06 sidewalls.

Use www.1010tires.comTiresizeCalculator.asp to see what you like.

[Tru2Chevy]

A 285/40/17 would bulge on an 8.5" rim though, don't you think? has anyone tried that setup?

I have an 8" rim with a 245 series tire, and it fits great. Adding .5" of rim width and 4cm (about 1.5") of tire width may make them bulge too much.

- Justin

[ March 21, 2005, 12:07 PM: Message edited by: Tru2Chevy ]

[Crashtest]

My bad, that was a 17X9.5, thanks for pointing that out. sorry about that. Also posted bad web lead, but its easy to find on www.1010tires.com for that calculator.