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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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1. What is the largest 18" tire you can safely mount on an OEM thin spoke wheel.

2. What size O ring does the 97-2000 TPS sensor take ?
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#9 on the o ring from home depot. tire size i can't help went with 18/19 combo on my car and used c6 tire sizes
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#9 on the o ring from home depot. tire size i can't help went with 18/19 combo on my car and used c6 tire sizes
Thanks for the O ring info !!
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I have seen guys put 285's and 295's on stock 18" rims

Is it safe?, well that is a good question.
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Max recommended by tire manufacturers is 285
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Max recommended by tire manufacturers is 285
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Hi Jim:
Heres the site you were looking for.Lists the gm p/n 10268438(o ring)
www.c5help.com/tps_replace.htm
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