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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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I am going to put C5 ZO6 wheels on my car. I want to go with 17" on front and 18" on rear.

My question is if I have a rear flat with Posi rear end

If my spare tire rim can 15 or 17 or 18 I don't think that matters. I think the overall height of the tire matters, so if my 18" rim has an overall height of 27" and my spare tire, 15" rim has an overall height of 27" there is no problem with the posi?
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by spedaleden
I am going to put C5 ZO6 wheels on my car. I want to go with 17" on front and 18" on rear.

My question is if I have a rear flat with Posi rear end

If my spare tire rim can 15 or 17 or 18 I don't think that matters. I think the overall height of the tire matters, so if my 18" rim has an overall height of 27" and my spare tire, 15" rim has an overall height of 27" there is no problem with the posi?

That is correct. Nothing matters but overall diameter and condition of said spare. Obviously the spare needs to be frequently checked for cracks and pressure and verify that it fits after any modifications required to get the after market wheels to fit.
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Old Feb 11, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Riles
That is correct. Nothing matters but overall diameter and condition of said spare. Obviously the spare needs to be frequently checked for cracks and pressure and verify that it fits after any modifications required to get the after market wheels to fit.
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