Anybody running a 285-35-18 on the front? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Z51JEFF · 03-18-2015

I'm looking at tires and have both a 275-35 and a 285-35 to choose from. The 285 seems like it might be too big on the front so thought is ask.

Mr Blue · 03-18-2015

A local is running 285x17's on a '96 CE. He is using Grand Sport A-molds on all four corners. This is a street / track car. I don't know if there is a downside, but it looks great.

David

Jagdpanzer · 03-18-2015

I've been running Michelin Pilot SS 285/35R18 fronts for two years now and they are fantastic tires. Apperancecl wise they fill out the wheel wells perfectly with the front end lowered.

JimZRyd · 03-18-2015

I'm fixing to order up a set of Pilot SS's and was going back and forth between 285/35 and 295/35 18's for the front. Seems most prefer the 285/35's. Haven't placed order yet so I'll watch this thread for a day or two

RussMcB · 03-18-2015

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimZRyd

I'm fixing to order up a set of Pilot SS's and was going back and forth between 285/35 and 295/35 18's for the front. Seems most prefer the 285/35's. Haven't placed order yet so I'll watch this thread for a day or two

Go with the fatties! :-)

XfireZ51 · 03-18-2015

I stand corrected. I'm running the stock C6Z06 tire size and the fronts are
275/35/18 w rear 325/30/19.

Z51JEFF · 03-19-2015

Can anybody post some pictures of the 285s on the car. I've got to make a decision here within a week and once the tire goes on the car it's on for good.

03-18-2015	#1
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,078	Anybody running a 285-35-18 on the front? I'm looking at tires and have both a 275-35 and a 285-35 to choose from. The 285 seems like it might be too big on the front so thought is ask.

03-18-2015	#2
Mr Blue Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tallmadge OH Posts: 116	Re: Anybody running a 285-35-18 on the front? A local is running 285x17's on a '96 CE. He is using Grand Sport A-molds on all four corners. This is a street / track car. I don't know if there is a downside, but it looks great. David

03-18-2015	#3
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,661	Re: Anybody running a 285-35-18 on the front? I've been running Michelin Pilot SS 285/35R18 fronts for two years now and they are fantastic tires. Apperancecl wise they fill out the wheel wells perfectly with the front end lowered. __________________ Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake

03-18-2015	#4
JimZRyd Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 1,343	Re: Anybody running a 285-35-18 on the front? I'm fixing to order up a set of Pilot SS's and was going back and forth between 285/35 and 295/35 18's for the front. Seems most prefer the 285/35's. Haven't placed order yet so I'll watch this thread for a day or two __________________ Jim Zorgias 1994 ZR-1 Admiral Blue/Black #245 1996 Callaway Supernatural 450 1990 Callaway Supernatural 490 / CR-1 #7

03-18-2015	#6
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,708	Re: Anybody running a 285-35-18 on the front? I stand corrected. I'm running the stock C6Z06 tire size and the fronts are 275/35/18 w rear 325/30/19. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

03-19-2015	#7
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,078	Re: Anybody running a 285-35-18 on the front? Can anybody post some pictures of the 285s on the car. I've got to make a decision here within a week and once the tire goes on the car it's on for good.