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Old Dec 15, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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Default Tires, wheels.Will this work for a 97? (abs?)

I had them on a 92 and liked the setup, till i sold it. Will it work on my new 97?
Will it work with the abs

All four of the rims are 18x9.5. The offset is +56mm. The lug pattern is 5x120.65mm.

The tire size is 275/35ZR18 all 4

The vender says it will fit up to 2002, but will it work w/the abs?

Thanks for the help,

Paul
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Paul,
Now you get into the debate about useing the same diameter wheel in the front and the back. Many members maintain that if you use the same size tire all around you will get TC and active handeling codes.The current thinking being that you need a min of 1/2 inch difference in diameter ( with the rears being bigger than the fronts).
However some highly respected members maintain that they are running all the same sizes and have no problems.Since you already have the rims and tires throw them on and see what happens ( the car won't run away from you ). If you start to get codes you'll know the reason why and you'll have to get larger rear tires like 295/35/18 or, better yet, 305/35/18.

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I sold the 18s w/my 92. I was thinking if it worked well I would get a new set, the price is pretty good.

The rims are like yours, 99vettbabycar. Nice looking car btw.
Paul

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Originally Posted by unionlandlord
I sold the 18s w/my 92. I was thinking if it worked well I would get a new set, the price is pretty good.

The rims are like yours, 99vettbabycar. Nice looking car btw.
Paul
Thank you. I've got 18's all around with 265/40 fronts and 285/40 rears.
Next set will be 275/35 and 305/35.
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