2002REDZ28

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

n2oblkz

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.

Bud M

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

95GRNZ

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.

n2oblkz

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

Black94Camaro

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

n2oblkz

Thanks! :d

DJ_951

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.

n2oblkz

Nope, no rubbing at all.

blind527

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

DJ_951

what is the offset?

n2oblkz

I think that my wheels have a 44MM offset.

kick Z tail out

Gotta love the P71 in the background.

And the Z looks damn nice.

my94blackz

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

Zack

275/40/17

you dont want a taller sidewall

lower the car to clean some gap