Wheel Size Question - Opinions needed...
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Wheel Size Question - Opinions needed...
I'm currently thinking about doing a 19/20 wheel upgrade to my 02 Vert.
First off the car is stock with the exception of headers, GHL Bullets and 3:73 rear.
Front tires will be 275/30 19 and rears will be 305/25 20.
Is there anything I should be aware of with this setup?
I'm looking for opinion's of all the Corvette Guru's here on the forum.
I love the wheels and just want to make sure I'm not going to be introducing any ill effects with this up grade.
First off the car is stock with the exception of headers, GHL Bullets and 3:73 rear.
Front tires will be 275/30 19 and rears will be 305/25 20.
Is there anything I should be aware of with this setup?
I'm looking for opinion's of all the Corvette Guru's here on the forum.
I love the wheels and just want to make sure I'm not going to be introducing any ill effects with this up grade.
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Hi Wayne,
that should work just fine. I am running 19x35s in the front and have very slight rubbing when turning. People with 30s do not have any issues at all. That little bit makes all the difference.
that should work just fine. I am running 19x35s in the front and have very slight rubbing when turning. People with 30s do not have any issues at all. That little bit makes all the difference.
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I'm currently thinking about doing a 19/20 wheel upgrade to my 02 Vert.
First off the car is stock with the exception of headers, GHL Bullets and 3:73 rear.
Front tires will be 275/30 19 and rears will be 305/25 20.
Is there anything I should be aware of with this setup?
I'm looking for opinion's of all the Corvette Guru's here on the forum.
I love the wheels and just want to make sure I'm not going to be introducing any ill effects with this up grade.
First off the car is stock with the exception of headers, GHL Bullets and 3:73 rear.
Front tires will be 275/30 19 and rears will be 305/25 20.
Is there anything I should be aware of with this setup?
I'm looking for opinion's of all the Corvette Guru's here on the forum.
I love the wheels and just want to make sure I'm not going to be introducing any ill effects with this up grade.
Sounds like you are on the right track. However, I think you MIGHT have to reprogram your PCM to adjust for the different size wheels so that you don't have any TC/AH problems crop up.
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Hi Larry.... Thanks for the input... Getting ready to pull the trigger on these maybe tonight. They are CCW's 505A's and look great....
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Im sure those things are going to look sweet Wayne
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BTW, I believe the speed sensors are in the wheels (I had to have one that went bad replaced) Whenever you change wheel sizes or tire heights over 2" a reprogram is called for
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EDIT: Im thinking of gear changes. Sorry for the confusion haha
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So if the new 20 wheel/tire combo is close, under 2", to the orginal wheel/tire combo I won't need to re-program PCM?
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Your car will never know the difference.
The sizes you mention are basically the same (very close) diamaters as OEM Z06 wheels and tires.
The diamater of the bigger wheels with the much lower profile tires you are using even things out.
Check it out here with this nice Tire Size Calculator <=== CLICK HERE
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That is correct. Which is why I said MIGHT in my last post. the 20" in the rear is pushing the envelope a little and while you might not NEED the programming (you can get away with not doing it) it is prudent that you do it
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I have had the same setup on my car for over 2 years and noticed no issues.
my only suggestion is that if you run a big brake kit on the rear, make sure that the wheel fits over the brake caliper.
my only suggestion is that if you run a big brake kit on the rear, make sure that the wheel fits over the brake caliper.
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Thanks Brian.... I doubt I'd be switching to a bigger braking system in the near future...
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I assume these are the wheels you're lookin at Wayne ....http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...&highlight=ccw
Nice choice! ...They'll look great on your Mag Red vert! ... You know you'll have to lower it now! ...
Nice choice! ...They'll look great on your Mag Red vert! ...
You know you'll have to lower it now! ...