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In a couple of days I will let you know how my upgraded wheels goes. Below are the wheel and tire sizes I ordered.
19 X 8.5 (offset +40mm) fronts with 235/35YR19
19 X 9.5 (offset +45mm) rears with 245/35YR 19
Before I ordered these sizes I test fitted a set of my old 93 Corvette rear wheels to see how the 9.5" would look on the back. And even though the offset was +56mm on the Vette rears, they fit. BARELY, but they fit. With the +56mm offset there was only about a 1/4" gap between the tire and the inner wheel well. But that was only do to the wide section (11.1") with of the MT Drag Radials that I have mounted on the wheels. The 245/35 rear only has a section with of 9.8" so that will free of over a half inch on both sides. But with the +45mm the space between the tire and the wheel well shouldn't be a problem (depending on the backspacing). Anyway, I will let you know how things go.
With the lower profile tires I know I'm gonna have to give up a little of the smooth ride. But personally, I'm okay with that. I guess going form a '98 Vette to the '05 Goat, the suspension of the Goat feels a little mushy to me for a sports car. The firmness of the new tires can only enhance the handling of the car. I HOPE!
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