[Z06] wheel size?
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 356
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From: Whitby Ontario
wheel size?
Hey guys,
I need a set of new wheels for my z06 if I go for a bigger brake kit.
While I was coincidentally looking for wheels for my BMW I found a local set of these:
BMW Bolt pattern:
Wheels are 8x19, ET 37
and 9x19 ET39
Currently has 245/30/19 Falkens on front
275/35/19 Nankang NS2 on rear.
Is the BMW bolt pattern close enough that it would be okay? Would these 19's fit okay?
I need a set of new wheels for my z06 if I go for a bigger brake kit.
While I was coincidentally looking for wheels for my BMW I found a local set of these:
BMW Bolt pattern:
Wheels are 8x19, ET 37
and 9x19 ET39
Currently has 245/30/19 Falkens on front
275/35/19 Nankang NS2 on rear.
Is the BMW bolt pattern close enough that it would be okay? Would these 19's fit okay?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 3,355
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From: Los Angeles
Those are a full 1.5" narrower than our stock wheels, front and rear. Even if they do fit, I don't think it's a good idea to reduce your tire contact patch that much. Remember, brakes stop your wheels, but it's the tires that stop your car. I don't see any sense in going with bigger brakes and smaller tires. 
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 356
Likes: 27
From: Whitby Ontario
Okay thanks I didn't realize they were that much narrower 
Those are a full 1.5" narrower than our stock wheels, front and rear. Even if they do fit, I don't think it's a good idea to reduce your tire contact patch that much. Remember, brakes stop your wheels, but it's the tires that stop your car. I don't see any sense in going with bigger brakes and smaller tires.
