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Cheap but good rear tires? P275/40ZR18's.

Old Jul 16, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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Cheap but good rear tires? P275/40ZR18's.

Hey everyone! I'm a new (well new to me) camaro owner and I have a 97 Camaro Z28 with 99 model Corvette rims on it. The tires on there now are P275/40ZR18's and they are goodyear F1's. I'm not looking to spend $450 per tire, so does anyone know of some good tires for this size rim? The rims are 18 rear and 17 fronts.
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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Here's some you might like:

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...fcs=false&fcb=

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...8&startIndex=0
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 05:09 AM
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A 275/40-18 (26.7") is a slightly larger diameter tire than a 4th Gen F-Body was originally equipped with (25.7" if it came with 245/50-16; or 26.1" if it came with 235/55-16). Why not match the F-Body diameter, rather than using the Corvette tire size? Otherwise you will have to correct your speedometer, or it will read 2% to 4% lower than actual speed.

A 285/35-18 (25.9") would be a good size for the back tires.
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Injuneer
A 275/40-18 (26.7") is a slightly larger diameter tire than a 4th Gen F-Body was originally equipped with (25.7" if it came with 245/50-16; or 26.1" if it came with 235/55-16). Why not match the F-Body diameter, rather than using the Corvette tire size? Otherwise you will have to correct your speedometer, or it will read 2% to 4% lower than actual speed.

A 285/35-18 (25.9") would be a good size for the back tires.
Very good point , Injuneer!

But, I think he's looking for equal sidewall height front and rear; which looks a lot better than running a tire with a shorter in the rear.
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