Larger tires on 1997?
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Racer
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Larger tires on 1997?
What do i have to do to put 18inch tires in the front and 19 inch tires in the rear? Do i need spacers ? for front or rear or both? If so what size spacers?What width tires will work on the front and rear? I want to go with the c6 zo6 wheels. This is a stock 1997 vette. Will going with the larger tires effect tire sensors?Will this raise the ride height alittle? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Bob
Le Mans Master
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Where to start...?
You need to buy 18" and 19" wheels. I don't think the actual C6 Z06 wheels will fit a C5, but you can buy reproductions styled like the OEMs that will have the correct width, offset, and backspacing for the C5, such that you won't need spacers.
Larger tires won't affect the TPS's function, and if you select appropriate tire sizes to go with your new wheels, you will maintain the same approximate diameter, and hence will not change your ride height. What (width and profile) size tires you select will in large part be determined by your wheel width.
Larger tires won't affect the TPS's function, and if you select appropriate tire sizes to go with your new wheels, you will maintain the same approximate diameter, and hence will not change your ride height. What (width and profile) size tires you select will in large part be determined by your wheel width.
Racer
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From: Chico CA
You need to buy 18" and 19" wheels. I don't think the actual C6 Z06 wheels will fit a C5, but you can buy reproductions styled like the OEMs that will have the correct width, offset, and backspacing for the C5, such that you won't need spacers.
Larger tires won't affect the TPS's function, and if you select appropriate tire sizes to go with your new wheels, you will maintain the same approximate diameter, and hence will not change your ride height. What (width and profile) size tires you select will in large part be determined by your wheel width.
Larger tires won't affect the TPS's function, and if you select appropriate tire sizes to go with your new wheels, you will maintain the same approximate diameter, and hence will not change your ride height. What (width and profile) size tires you select will in large part be determined by your wheel width.
Le Mans Master
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If he maintains the same approximate tire diameter, as I earlier stated, he doesn't need to concern himself period.
Burning Brakes
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What do i have to do to put 18inch tires in the front and 19 inch tires in the rear? Do i need spacers ? for front or rear or both? If so what size spacers?What width tires will work on the front and rear? I want to go with the c6 zo6 wheels. This is a stock 1997 vette. Will going with the larger tires effect tire sensors?Will this raise the ride height alittle? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Bob
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