Wheel size questions...
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Ballwin MO
Wheel size questions...
HI, new to the forum and corvettes.
I have just purchased a 2016 base coupe A8[not Z51] with the magnetic ride package so it came with 19/20 wheels and tires vs the 18/19.
I will probably buy a set of take-off wheels for dedicated winter or all -season tires.
My questions;
1 are my wheels the same wheels as the Z51? Assume I have standard brakes. Really don't know why you receive larger wheels and tires with the magnetic ride.
2 what is the offset front and rear?
3 would 18/19 wheels and tires work on this car or do I need to stay with
19/20
4...any other thoughts or comments?
thanks
Mike
I have just purchased a 2016 base coupe A8[not Z51] with the magnetic ride package so it came with 19/20 wheels and tires vs the 18/19.
I will probably buy a set of take-off wheels for dedicated winter or all -season tires.
My questions;
1 are my wheels the same wheels as the Z51? Assume I have standard brakes. Really don't know why you receive larger wheels and tires with the magnetic ride.
2 what is the offset front and rear?
3 would 18/19 wheels and tires work on this car or do I need to stay with
19/20
4...any other thoughts or comments?
thanks
Mike
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1) yes, same as Z51
2) +56 front, +79 rear (both non-Z51 and Z51 Stingray wheels have the same offsets and widths, just different diameters)
3) yes 18/19 will work just fine
4) good plan to use the 18/19 for winter use. Just make sure you use stock size 18/19 tires to keep the electronics happy (or at least make sure your rear tires are about 1" taller than the fronts -- that's what the electronics looks for in comparing rotational speeds for Traction Control, Active Handling, etc.)
2) +56 front, +79 rear (both non-Z51 and Z51 Stingray wheels have the same offsets and widths, just different diameters)
3) yes 18/19 will work just fine
4) good plan to use the 18/19 for winter use. Just make sure you use stock size 18/19 tires to keep the electronics happy (or at least make sure your rear tires are about 1" taller than the fronts -- that's what the electronics looks for in comparing rotational speeds for Traction Control, Active Handling, etc.)
Last edited by Kent1999; Nov 3, 2017 at 08:52 PM.
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 19
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From: Ballwin MO
1) yes, same as Z51
2) +56 front, +79 rear (both non-Z51 and Z51 Stingray wheels have the same offsets and widths, just different diameters)
3) yes 18/19 will work just fine
4) good plan to use the 18/19 for winter use. Just make sure you use stock size 18/19 tires to keep the electronics happy (or at least make sure your rear tires are about 1" taller than the fronts -- that's what the electronics looks for in comparing rotational speeds for Traction Control, Active Handling, etc.)
2) +56 front, +79 rear (both non-Z51 and Z51 Stingray wheels have the same offsets and widths, just different diameters)
3) yes 18/19 will work just fine
4) good plan to use the 18/19 for winter use. Just make sure you use stock size 18/19 tires to keep the electronics happy (or at least make sure your rear tires are about 1" taller than the fronts -- that's what the electronics looks for in comparing rotational speeds for Traction Control, Active Handling, etc.)
Thank You
Mike
