Perfect wheel setup
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Perfect wheel setup
I have a C5 convertible Corvette 2000 and was wondering would I be able to put 19 inch rims on the front and 20 on the back and remain at the same current height as I am now I’d like to run Michelin pilot sport fours because they’re currently not available on the stock size rim But I don’t want the car to be any lower nor do I want any more fender well between the tire and the fender. Hopefully you guys can point me in the right direction.
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Ride height is determined by tire diameter, more than wheel diameter.
Oem front tire sizing on a C5 is 245/45/17 = 25.7" tall
Oem rear tire sizing on a C5 is a 275/40/18 = 26.7" tall
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Equivalent diameter in a 19" front is 245/40/19 = 25.9" tall
Equivalent diameter in a 19" rear is a 285/35/19 = 26.9" tall
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Oem front tire sizing on a C5 is 245/45/17 = 25.7" tall
Oem rear tire sizing on a C5 is a 275/40/18 = 26.7" tall
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Equivalent diameter in a 19" front is 245/40/19 = 25.9" tall
Equivalent diameter in a 19" rear is a 285/35/19 = 26.9" tall
OP, you should ask a Moderator or Admin to edit your forum handle. Not a good idea to use your email address.
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Ride height is determined by tire diameter, more than wheel diameter.
Oem front tire sizing on a C5 is 245/45/17 = 25.7" tall
Oem rear tire sizing on a C5 is a 275/40/18 = 26.7" tall
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equivalent diameter in a 19" front is 245/40/19 = 25.9" tall
Equivalent diameter in a 19" rear is a 285/35/19 = 26.9" tall
OP, you should ask a Moderator or Admin to edit your forum handle. Not a good idea to use your email address.
Oem front tire sizing on a C5 is 245/45/17 = 25.7" tall
Oem rear tire sizing on a C5 is a 275/40/18 = 26.7" tall
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equivalent diameter in a 19" front is 245/40/19 = 25.9" tall
Equivalent diameter in a 19" rear is a 285/35/19 = 26.9" tall
OP, you should ask a Moderator or Admin to edit your forum handle. Not a good idea to use your email address.
Not sure if the width will work without a mini-tub or flairs, but the height will be fine.
Last edited by 99FRC Newb; Feb 21, 2025 at 02:22 PM.
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A minitub would be worthless, with those rear offsets. With the advent of widebody fenders, minitubbing is not the option it once was.
