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newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 26-April 14 Member No.: 223,809 ![]() |
Hey guys,
I recently started autocrossing my 2000 camaro ss. I want to get more competitive but I will not run any class formally, I just want to have fun and beat my own best time. Currently, Im looking to buy wheels and tires because my current tires are getting old and they are 275/40/17 all-season kumhos. I want to upgrade to either a nt05 or bfg rival. What I cant decide is if I should go to a 18x10.5 because I prefer the looks and run a 295 tire all around or stay with stock wheels and run 275 nt05's all around. Which would you guys choose and why? Thanks, look forward to becoming part of the community |
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 26-April 14 Member No.: 223,809 ![]() |
How much of a difference in ultimate grip will there be if I stayed with 275/40/17's instead of going to a 295/35/18?
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 300 Joined: 3-August 12 From: Boston, Ma Member No.: 142,797 ![]() |
How much of a difference in ultimate grip will there be if I stayed with 275/40/17's instead of going to a 295/35/18? Not enough to justify switching to all new wheels. Also if you are taking about going to c5z wheels you will need all new studs and spacers. This post has been edited by camarokid91: May 1 2014, 01:02 AM |
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 26-April 14 Member No.: 223,809 ![]() |
How much of a difference in ultimate grip will there be if I stayed with 275/40/17's instead of going to a 295/35/18? Not enough to justify switching to all new wheels. Also if you are taking about going to c5z wheels you will need all new studs and spacers. If I get new wheels, they would be OEWheels 18x10.5 C6 Z06 DD wheels all around so that should fit fine from what I've read. It looks like I can get a 275/17 NT05 for 584 shipped which is not bad at all, might be the best option. |
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 19-April 14 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 223,808 ![]() |
How much of a difference in ultimate grip will there be if I stayed with 275/40/17's instead of going to a 295/35/18? Not enough to justify switching to all new wheels. Also if you are taking about going to c5z wheels you will need all new studs and spacers. If I get new wheels, they would be OEWheels 18x10.5 C6 Z06 DD wheels all around so that should fit fine from what I've read. It looks like I can get a 275/17 NT05 for 584 shipped which is not bad at all, might be the best option. I am looking at doing the same thing on my 2002 T/A but with OE wheels 18 x 9.5 Z06 non-DD and 285/35ZR18 RS3. I know they won't be the lightest wheel (27lb) but for DD use and occasional (1x/month) track use they should be fine. Plus if I really get into HPDE/track/auto-x I am sure that I will get a dedicated set of lightweight 18s w/ R comps after a while learning on non R comp tires. This post has been edited by orthopod: May 2 2014, 06:37 PM |
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How much of a difference in ultimate grip will there be if I stayed with 275/40/17's instead of going to a 295/35/18? Not enough to justify switching to all new wheels. Also if you are taking about going to c5z wheels you will need all new studs and spacers. If I get new wheels, they would be OEWheels 18x10.5 C6 Z06 DD wheels all around so that should fit fine from what I've read. It looks like I can get a 275/17 NT05 for 584 shipped which is not bad at all, might be the best option. I am looking at doing the same thing on my 2002 T/A but with OE wheels 18 x 9.5 Z06 non-DD and 285/35ZR18 RS3. I know they won't be the lightest wheel (27lb) but for DD use and occasional (1x/month) track use they should be fine. Plus if I really get into HPDE/track/auto-x I am sure that I will get a dedicated set of lightweight 18s w/ R comps after a while learning on non R comp tires. What does everyone mean by DD on the OE Wheels Z06es, 'deep dish', or something else??? This post has been edited by dailydriver: May 3 2014, 02:11 AM |
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 26-April 14 Member No.: 223,809 ![]() |
How much of a difference in ultimate grip will there be if I stayed with 275/40/17's instead of going to a 295/35/18? Not enough to justify switching to all new wheels. Also if you are taking about going to c5z wheels you will need all new studs and spacers. If I get new wheels, they would be OEWheels 18x10.5 C6 Z06 DD wheels all around so that should fit fine from what I've read. It looks like I can get a 275/17 NT05 for 584 shipped which is not bad at all, might be the best option. I am looking at doing the same thing on my 2002 T/A but with OE wheels 18 x 9.5 Z06 non-DD and 285/35ZR18 RS3. I know they won't be the lightest wheel (27lb) but for DD use and occasional (1x/month) track use they should be fine. Plus if I really get into HPDE/track/auto-x I am sure that I will get a dedicated set of lightweight 18s w/ R comps after a while learning on non R comp tires. What does everyone mean by DD on the OE Wheels Z06es, 'deep dish', or something else??? Exactly, it means deep dish |
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