Wheels question
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Drifting
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Wheels question
I’ve just gotten my C6 after 30 years of C4’s.
in my searching for a newer Vette I saw C5’s with 18x10’s front and rear.
so now I’m wondering, will the 19x10s on the rear of a C6 work if I have them on the front as well? If you’re able, show some photos as well, please.
thanks in advance for any help!
in my searching for a newer Vette I saw C5’s with 18x10’s front and rear.
so now I’m wondering, will the 19x10s on the rear of a C6 work if I have them on the front as well? If you’re able, show some photos as well, please.
thanks in advance for any help!
Last edited by Yguy; Jan 9, 2026 at 07:23 PM.
Le Mans Master
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Why?
I've never understood this mentality.
You'd have to purchase 2 wheels, and I still don't think they would be able to rotate the 4 wheels/tires, this isn't a SUV or sedan.
I think some people that have huge horsepower change the rear wheel size to get beefier side wall tires for racing.
I've never understood this mentality.
You'd have to purchase 2 wheels, and I still don't think they would be able to rotate the 4 wheels/tires, this isn't a SUV or sedan.
I think some people that have huge horsepower change the rear wheel size to get beefier side wall tires for racing.
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,408
Likes: 13
From: Dayton, Ohio
Why?
I've never understood this mentality.
You'd have to purchase 2 wheels, and I still don't think they would be able to rotate the 4 wheels/tires, this isn't a SUV or sedan.
I think some people that have huge horsepower change the rear wheel size to get beefier side wall tires for racing.
I've never understood this mentality.
You'd have to purchase 2 wheels, and I still don't think they would be able to rotate the 4 wheels/tires, this isn't a SUV or sedan.
I think some people that have huge horsepower change the rear wheel size to get beefier side wall tires for racing.
from your comment, I’m not sure you understand what I’m asking.
my intent is to have 19x10s on all four wheels with the same size tires on them.
why do I want to do this? I guess the bottom line is that it’s my current rims are corrod-o-chrome, it needs tires, and most importantly, I’m wondering how they’ll fit in front, how they’ll look, and it’s ultimately my choice on my car.🍺🍺
Again, I genuinely appreciate your input.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: San Antonio, TX
Thanks for the reply.
from your comment, I’m not sure you understand what I’m asking.
my intent is to have 19x10s on all four wheels with the same size tires on them.
why do I want to do this? I guess the bottom line is that it’s my current rims are corrod-o-chrome, it needs tires, and most importantly, I’m wondering how they’ll fit in front, how they’ll look, and it’s ultimately my choice on my car.🍺🍺
Again, I genuinely appreciate your input.
from your comment, I’m not sure you understand what I’m asking.
my intent is to have 19x10s on all four wheels with the same size tires on them.
why do I want to do this? I guess the bottom line is that it’s my current rims are corrod-o-chrome, it needs tires, and most importantly, I’m wondering how they’ll fit in front, how they’ll look, and it’s ultimately my choice on my car.🍺🍺
Again, I genuinely appreciate your input.
There's computers on board and I think they're programed to recognize the 1" difference in the front and rear. I might be mistaken, but if you try to use the same size wheels and tires front and back, you'd have to adjust the tire side wall to keep that same 1". Again, I might not be explaining it the best.
I'm sure someone else will chime in.
Best of luck,
Jason
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Drifting
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Your car, your choice, do what ever you want. So you need 4 new tires and 2 new 19" wheels for the front to complete the look you're going for, correct?
There's computers on board and I think they're programed to recognize the 1" difference in the front and rear. I might be mistaken, but if you try to use the same size wheels and tires front and back, you'd have to adjust the tire side wall to keep that same 1". Again, I might not be explaining it the best.
I'm sure someone else will chime in.
Best of luck,
Jason
There's computers on board and I think they're programed to recognize the 1" difference in the front and rear. I might be mistaken, but if you try to use the same size wheels and tires front and back, you'd have to adjust the tire side wall to keep that same 1". Again, I might not be explaining it the best.
I'm sure someone else will chime in.
Best of luck,
Jason
Le Mans Master
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I'd drive that. 
Yguy, what style wheels do you current have? got any photos of your car?
I guess my point is if you're or were about to buy 4 new tires, and 2 wheels, why not spend a little more and get 4 new wheels and tires and completely change the look of the car. Again, you choices.
Best of luck,
Jason
Yguy, what style wheels do you current have? got any photos of your car?
I guess my point is if you're or were about to buy 4 new tires, and 2 wheels, why not spend a little more and get 4 new wheels and tires and completely change the look of the car. Again, you choices.
Best of luck,
Jason
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I know some people build track cars with a square tire setup but that will very definitely mess with the stock stability and traction control system. It's going to think the rear wheels are spinning all the time. I'm not sure if you can just reprogram the stock system or if you have to rip it out and replace it with an aftermarket system.
I used to change the wheels and tires on my 350Z twice a year between summer and winter. Once I was a little preoccupied and switched the fronts and rears. The traction control would barely let me pull out of the driveway. Lit up all kind of warnings and would not allow any throttle. I could not believe I had done it, had to pull them all off and swap them around immediately.
I used to change the wheels and tires on my 350Z twice a year between summer and winter. Once I was a little preoccupied and switched the fronts and rears. The traction control would barely let me pull out of the driveway. Lit up all kind of warnings and would not allow any throttle. I could not believe I had done it, had to pull them all off and swap them around immediately.
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Your car, your choice, do what ever you want. So you need 4 new tires and 2 new 19" wheels for the front to complete the look you're going for, correct?
There's computers on board and I think they're programed to recognize the 1" difference in the front and rear. I might be mistaken, but if you try to use the same size wheels and tires front and back, you'd have to adjust the tire side wall to keep that same 1". Again, I might not be explaining it the best.
I'm sure someone else will chime in.
Best of luck,
Jason
There's computers on board and I think they're programed to recognize the 1" difference in the front and rear. I might be mistaken, but if you try to use the same size wheels and tires front and back, you'd have to adjust the tire side wall to keep that same 1". Again, I might not be explaining it the best.
I'm sure someone else will chime in.
Best of luck,
Jason
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2016 C6 of Year Finalist
Stock fronts are 25.6" tall and 10.8" wide.
Stock rears are 26.7" tall and 12.8" wide.
An option is 235/35/19 which are 25.5" tall and 9.3" wide, or 285/30/19 which are 25.7" tall 11.2" wide.
Check this tire calculator...
https://premiertiresandwheels.ca/pag...eter-and-width