I just bought the new C6 wheels for my Z. they are 17x9.5. What sie tires can go on this rim? thanks.

 

You can do 275/40/17's all the way around or you could do 275/40/17's in front and 285/40/17 in the rear if you want a little wider tire. I have got 315's in the back on my car with 9.5 inch rims, but you will get a lot of guys that say you shouldn't do it. If the car is a daily driver, I would go with the 275 or 285's. If you go to www.tirerack.com you can check on a particular tire and click on the "specs" option and it will show you what size rim each manufacturer suggests for each tire size.

 

I'm running 285 Firestone SZ50s. They fit well and have a rim protector built into the sidewall that protects the rim from curbs.

 

I definetely wouldn't recommend anything over 285/40-17. That size will still be a bit taller than it is supposed to be, but not by much.

 

Here are some pics of my car with 17x9.5 with 275/40/17 in front and 315/35/17 in back.

http://img212.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img2...benscar9mx.jpg

http://img212.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img2...=front37rf.jpg

http://img212.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img2...ture1356cj.jpg

 

That could be the shiniest camaro i have ever seen. I have a black one as well.... No where near that one

 

Thanks! :d

 

That looks good with the big 315's in back. Any rubbing? A lot of people have problems with 7x11 rims. I think with 7x9.5 would not be as deep in the well.

I had 275/50-16's on a '94Z on stock rims, looked good filled up the wheel wells, a little rubbing. Not a good sound.

 

Nope, no rubbing at all.

 

You can fit a 315 on a 19.5" wheel....? I had no idea..

 

what is the offset?

 

I think that my wheels have a 44MM offset.

 

Gotta love the P71 in the background.

And the Z looks damn nice.

 

Whats a good tall tire for a non lowered car on 17x9.5's? Fill up that pesky gap.

 

275/40/17

you dont want a taller sidewall

lower the car to clean some gap