I got my new tires mounted and balanced on the Corvette wheels this weekend.
They are Nitto 555 NT tires. 285/40/17 on the rear. 255/40/17 on the front. I had 2 of the wheels refurbished through Keystone Automotive ($150. a piece with tax) and the other 2 I just sanded out the clear coat and gave them a couple fresh coats of clear.
All cleaned up and ready to go on the car.
You can tell the difference in size and the wheel I re-cleared and the refurbished wheel. Hopefully not so noticeable on the car and after a few months of use.
Bolted on and ready for a test drive, but that will have to wait until next weekend if the weather is nice again next weekend. (There is a chance of rain snow mix mid week.) It sits about 3/8" lower in front due to the smaller tire on the front and slightly higher in back so I may adjust the rear ride height with the spring bolts. I would not put any bigger tire than the 285 on the rear as they were a challenge to get them on the car. I had to unbolt the rear shocks to let the wheels drop a bit more to get them on the car. I may have to see if I can lower the rear shock mounts to avoid that in the future. The drivers side had just enough room (still the original quarter panel) but the passenger side I had to let the air out of the tire and then I was just able to force it past the wheel opening. The lower quarter panel was replaced a few years after I bought the car back in the 70's so I think the wheel opening is a bit lower on that side. I still need to get center caps for the wheels also. I only have 3 and there not in very good shape so I may have to check out Ebay. My wife will be happy now as she will get her wheels and tires I borrowed back on her Corvette.