hi guys, I'm wanting to get 2 17x9.5 and 2 18x10.5 what tire sizes do you think will look nice?

 

hello?

 

Nothing unusual about staggering the wheel sizes front to rear... that's the standard C5 approach, and used by many people here on their F-Bodies. For tire sizes, look at the FAQ stickied at the top of the page, or this thread, which asked the same question yesterday.

http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=396032

Putting a bigger rim size in the back will not "raise the rear end"..... that's why you choose the correct tire size by matching the stock tire diameter, keeping the same tire diameter front and rear.

 

I dont use my car for performance, I was thinking of
245-40-17 and 285-35-18

 

That sounds fine.

You actually have alot of options for the rear, like 285, 295, 305, 315.

I put 335's on the rear of mine but I wouldn't recommend this unless you want to do alot of modding to get them to fit.

Most people I've noticed have 275 front and 295's rear on the street. Also alot of people go ahead and do 18's all around like myself, IMHO 18's all around looks better.

 

yeah, but if I go to 275 in the front, I would have to get 275/40 and that would look funny cuz the profile would be bigger in the front than in the back... maybe I should get 18" on all fours like you said

 

yes you would have to get a 40 series tire up front and a 35 series out back.

It doesn't really look all that funny, but if you think it will bother you that much go ahead and get 18's all around.

 

Where did ANYONE suggest doing something stupid like using the "same profile". If you looked at the thread I referenced instead of over reacting and getting defensive and all bent out of shape, you would have seen that I recommended getting a narrow tire for the front, a wider tire for the rear, and selecting the appropriate "profile" to keep them close to the same outer diameter.

Yes, if you select the wrong tires (or like a "rake" ) you can raise the back of the car.
Thank you for clarifying that. We'll let the guy who asked the question decide what he prefers.

Same response as above.... no one suggested the same profile. You made an assumption, and it was incorrect.
Go back and read the original post.... he didn't ask for an opinion. He already decided he wants a 17 in the front and an 18 in the back. He asked for the required tire sizes. I directed him to the correct tire sizes, including the correct profiles. You seem to feel your answer is the only acceptable one. New flash... it isn't. There are people here running 18's, 19's and 20's. I personally wouldn't, but if they ask me for help with the correct tire size, I'm going to tell them the correct tire size, not tell then they are "unusual". Different strokes for different folks.

I personally don't like 19's or 20's, but I respect the fact that some people prefer to use them. That's their choice. My personal preference - and what I run on the street - is the same as yours.... 17x9.5 275/40-17 in the front, and 17x11 315/35-17 in the back. But I don't expect everyone here to like that selection. I also run 26x4.5-15 skinnies in the front, and 28x10.5-15W ET Drags in the rear, and many people have told me they don't like the resulting "rake"..... but its my choice.... and I know the 28's work a lot better with a 300-shot off the line .

He didn't say anything about using them on "the strip"..... once again, that's your (incorrect) assumption. Many people on this forum are more interested in overall handling, cornering capabilities, etc. They deserve an answer just like those of us who prefer to fo in a straight line, 1/4-mile at a time.

You didn't answer his question. Instead of telling him what size tires to use, you told him somehting else, that served no useful purpose.

You're entitled to your opinion... its just unfortunate that you chose to put the guy's choice in wheels down, rather than answer his question about tire size.

Thanks for trying to help. Have a nice day