Random Question...does a 345/25/19 Tire even exist?

[Infa-red SVT]

I am thinking of some diffrent rear fenders for the z06 at some point....I have not made up my mind if i will do it or not. The thing is that if i get them they will let put a 12.5-13in wheel with a 345 tire under it. I like them because it gets rid of the flat looking sides of the rear quater....


Anyway the real questions are:

1. is a 345/25/19 tire even sold? I cant find them on tirerack, discount tire, or even a quick google search.

2. Does it make the car look better, or just kinda crappy ?

This is what it could look like minus the chrome wheels and diffrent front bumper..




I am getting suspension in the next month and a half or so, then have to decide if I am getting wheels and fenders or just wheels because the rear wheels would need to be wider for the fenders (obviously).

[jpalamar]

I wouldn't go that low a profile on the street. Too rough a ride if you ask me.

[Infa-red SVT]

it comes with 295/35/18's in the rear...the ride is not bad at all, but to be honest the ride is always stiff in my cars, this one is getting lowered with lgmotorsport bilstein coil-overs and pfadt sways..i kinda expect it to be harsh.

The bigger issue is is there even a tire in that size on the market?

If I dont get the fenders, then I will prob stick with 17's up fornt and 18's out back, maybe got a little wider with the tire...


these are the wheels i am thinking about: ccw classics with black centers

[jpalamar]

If they make rims, I'm sure someone makes tires to fit. I would expect them to be $400+ each. From what I've noticed, the lower the profile, the better the handleing but rougher the ride. The bigger the side wall, the better the launch. Each have their perks and disadvantage though.

I like the wheels in the pic though. My buddy has a red GTO with wheels exactly like them in 19". He is only running 235-35-19 and his ride is a huge difference then mine 245-45-17. I couldn't belive it. Night and day.

Also props for owning an 01 Z06. People hate on them because they are slightly less powered the the 02-04 C5Zs. I don't think 15 HP is noticable though.

[blkZ06]

stick with 18s, I had 18X12s in the back with R888s in 335

[supraghost]

just get a lower offset

[Infa-red SVT]

Originally Posted by jpalamar

If they make rims, I'm sure someone makes tires to fit. I would expect them to be $400+ each. From what I've noticed, the lower the profile, the better the handleing but rougher the ride. The bigger the side wall, the better the launch. Each have their perks and disadvantage though.

I like the wheels in the pic though. My buddy has a red GTO with wheels exactly like them in 19". He is only running 235-35-19 and his ride is a huge difference then mine 245-45-17. I couldn't belive it. Night and day.

Also props for owning an 01 Z06. People hate on them because they are slightly less powered the the 02-04 C5Zs. I don't think 15 HP is noticable though.

Yea Im not going to go nuts power wise with this car, it has an intake, x pipe & ehaust....plenty of power for me, coming from a svt focus..haha

Originally Posted by blkZ06

stick with 18s, I had 18X12s in the back with R888s in 335

Yea I think i am gonna stick with the 18's----I think i got a little a head of myself looking in the vette forums..haha. But wheels will come down the road. Suspension is more of a concern now.

Thanks for the input guys

[jpalamar]

Originally Posted by Infa-red SVT

Yea Im not going to go nuts power wise with this car, it has an intake, x pipe & ehaust....plenty of power for me, coming from a svt focus..haha

I traded my supercharged 04 SVT Focus for my GTO. I miss it alot.

[Infa-red SVT]

Yea, i have a problem selling things, I tired to sell it but never got any offers I would consider, so i still have it. I got to the point of where I was going to turbo it, but never did.







I still have the full turbo set up sitting in boxes. Im a slob.