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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 08:22 PM
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Stock are front 245/45/17(25.68 in.), rear 275/40/18(26.66 in.).

I am thinking for going with front(rim 19x10 in.) 275/30/19(25.50 in.), and rear(rim 19x11 in.) 305/30/19(26.20 in.)

My question is, if I go this route, will I need to reprogram my PCM for the tire and rim size change? Or is the over-all hight difference not enough to cause codes, and I can go with out any tuning?

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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by AZC5
My question is, if I go this route, will I need to reprogram my PCM for the tire and rim size change? Or is the over-all hight difference not enough to cause codes, and I can go with out any tuning?

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I don't think it will cause any problems. I have seen vettes with up to 19''/20'' rim combo and I have never heard it cause any computer problems or require reprograming.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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No problem, and no need to reprogram anything. Lots of people running those same sizes.

Bolt 'em on and go.

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Check out www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp You may be surprised what size tire will work and what won't work very well. Be careful not to oversize or you will have trouble braking. There is a warning pop-up window that alerts you when you have exceeded the 3% ratio.

Good Luck!

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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 11:02 PM
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