Will all >GenII Vipers'' Tires/Wheels fit a Gen II?

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Will all >GenII Vipers' Tires/Wheels fit a Gen II?

Looking for alternatives. And would love to be able to buy Kuhmo's too.
 
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Just go 19's all the way around, like the new ACR. Then you can do what ever the hell you want...from BBK's to Kuhmo's. John Purner recommended that setup to me almost three years ago and it looks the best and accommodates a larger variety of set ups.
 
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I was just checking some 19 sizes. First tire dealers have no Viper listings for 2013 and above. But found some 2014 specs: 295/30r18 and 355/30r19

I'm running 2000 sizes: 275/35r18 and 335/30r18

REARS:

There are 345/30r19 and 355/30r19 which are 1.24 and 1.48" greater in diameter.

Handling would take a big hit - raising the CG is one of the absolute worse things you can do. If you adjust the springs, then geometry is off.

FRONTS:

There are no 19's, the biggest is the 295/30r18 from the 2014 which is a -0.61" reduction in tire diameter.
 

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Handling would take a big hit - raising the CG is one of the absolute worse things you can do.

All I care about is stop light to stop light, cruising, and looks in my car. If I was gonna go to the track I'd just buy an Atom.
 
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I was a notorious and very successfully sleeper (supercharged Studebaker Super Lark) back in the 70's. Since nothing will ever top that (getting beat by a Studebaker???? the Horror... the Horror...) I would never ever, ever consider street racing someone with my Viper (can't win even if you do win.)

So I'm about Looks and Handling.

Oh, and CHEAP TIRES! (Frankly I had OE Pilot Sports on my 2000 and after 2 Viper Days and 16k miles, they still have 1/4" tread, so maybe they are the best deal out there.)
 
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