Tire/Wheel Questions....
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Tire/Wheel Questions....
My first time messing with a C5
Will 18" rims fit alright on the front?
Where is the sensor exactly?
Also can you get the sensor off the original wheels and put them on the new ones?
Will 18" rims fit alright on the front?
Where is the sensor exactly?
Also can you get the sensor off the original wheels and put them on the new ones?
Wil Cooksey #256
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From: Sacramento Kalifornia
Originally Posted by Sean99SS
My first time messing with a C5
Will 18" rims fit alright on the front?
Where is the sensor exactly?
Also can you get the sensor off the original wheels and put them on the new ones?
Will 18" rims fit alright on the front?
Where is the sensor exactly?
Also can you get the sensor off the original wheels and put them on the new ones?
Yes 18" rims will fit fine on the front, not sure about the tire size.
The sensor is located in the wheel where the air filler is. The filler and sensor are one piece.
Yes, sensors are switchable from one set of wheels to another, but it would be a good idea to retrain them once you have them on the car.
Instructor
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From: Forked River New Jersey
Originally Posted by Sean99SS
My first time messing with a C5
Will 18" rims fit alright on the front?
Where is the sensor exactly?
Also can you get the sensor off the original wheels and put them on the new ones?
Will 18" rims fit alright on the front?
Where is the sensor exactly?
Also can you get the sensor off the original wheels and put them on the new ones?
Racer
Joined: May 2004
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From: South Park (Pittsburgh) PA
Hello Sean99SS,
Just to add to 50 4Ever sensor comments which I agree with, try a tire size of 245x40x18. The stock size of 245x45x17 has a diameter of 25.68 inches.
The 245x40x18 has a diameter of 25.72 inches.
That is a diference of only .04 hundredths on an inch. Should work perfectly and will not trip ABS or traction control. The only difference will be a decrease in sidewall height but the car will not sense that. Section and diameter remain the same but you have the look of the 18 inch wheel. Hope this helps.
Bob
Just to add to 50 4Ever sensor comments which I agree with, try a tire size of 245x40x18. The stock size of 245x45x17 has a diameter of 25.68 inches.
The 245x40x18 has a diameter of 25.72 inches.
That is a diference of only .04 hundredths on an inch. Should work perfectly and will not trip ABS or traction control. The only difference will be a decrease in sidewall height but the car will not sense that. Section and diameter remain the same but you have the look of the 18 inch wheel. Hope this helps.
Bob
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Originally Posted by Sean99SS
My first time messing with a C5
Will 18" rims fit alright on the front?
Where is the sensor exactly?
Also can you get the sensor off the original wheels and put them on the new ones?
Will 18" rims fit alright on the front?
Where is the sensor exactly?
Also can you get the sensor off the original wheels and put them on the new ones?
Le Mans Master
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From: Shiloh Ohio
tires and rims
Originally Posted by Sean99SS
My first time messing with a C5
Will 18" rims fit alright on the front?
Where is the sensor exactly?
Also can you get the sensor off the original wheels and put them on the new ones?
Will 18" rims fit alright on the front?
Where is the sensor exactly?
Also can you get the sensor off the original wheels and put them on the new ones?
