Running Larger Wheels on C5
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Running Larger Wheels on C5
Has anyone gone with larger wheels for the C5? ie 18's Front 20's Rear. If so did you have to make any adjusts- programming etc. How was the ride affected? Feedback greatly welcomed before the $ are invested. MG
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Re: Running Larger Wheels on C5 (corvettemarty)
Has anyone gone with larger wheels for the C5? ie 18's Front 20's Rear. If so did you have to make any adjusts- programming etc. How was the ride affected? Feedback greatly welcomed before the $ are invested. MG
If you increase diameter and decrease the aspect ratio so that the overall circumference is the same, no change will need to be made to calculate speed and your ride will be much harsher. Beyond that, I don't know much else.
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Re: Running Larger Wheels on C5 (Scissors)
Aspect ratio is a must if you want to keep your active handling working properly. If you don't have active handling..I would not worry about it. Also gearing is effected...last time I did some calculations it was minimal...smaller diameter rear tires netted 2 rwtq at 6700 rpm....ooh boy. :rolleyes:
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Re: Running Larger Wheels on C5 (Shinobi'sZ)
I had 20s on the rear and 18s on the front for awhile. MRKLN is running them now. :) The ride was fine and I noticed no SOTP difference. Traction from a dead stop was tougher due to the smaller side wall and the tire selection is VERY limited. The looks were killer though.
If there was a better selection of tires (read WIDER), I would have kept them. :cheers:
If there was a better selection of tires (read WIDER), I would have kept them. :cheers:
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Re: Running Larger Wheels on C5 (jawski)
would 18"ers all around be OK? :confused:
Good luck!
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