Tire size question
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Tire size question
I'm considering getting some Carbon Flash HF-5 Vossens and I have a few questions.
If I move up to 20/21 wheels with all seasons, am I going to run into any issues with rubbing? What if I have splash guards?
Since it is only a one inch difference, is it just plug and play? (I know with Jeeps, in some cases you have to have techs reset the computer so the car can calculate mileage correctly, etc.)
I expect to order in the next month of allocations...whenever that may be. HTC, Red Mist, Z51, Mag, Lift, Carbon Flash Roof/Spoiler.
Trying to decide what to do..
1. gray tridents that will come with summer tires and switch to all weather later
2. gray tridents and a 2nd set of 20/21 Vossens that are All-Weather.
3. the free wheels, which I don't like at all and then get rid of them and replace with the Vossens and All-Weathers. Not sure of size.
I appreciate any info that will help me decide.
If I move up to 20/21 wheels with all seasons, am I going to run into any issues with rubbing? What if I have splash guards?
Since it is only a one inch difference, is it just plug and play? (I know with Jeeps, in some cases you have to have techs reset the computer so the car can calculate mileage correctly, etc.)
I expect to order in the next month of allocations...whenever that may be. HTC, Red Mist, Z51, Mag, Lift, Carbon Flash Roof/Spoiler.
Trying to decide what to do..
1. gray tridents that will come with summer tires and switch to all weather later
2. gray tridents and a 2nd set of 20/21 Vossens that are All-Weather.
3. the free wheels, which I don't like at all and then get rid of them and replace with the Vossens and All-Weathers. Not sure of size.
I appreciate any info that will help me decide.
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Joined: May 2020
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From: Federal Way, WA
Modified C8 of the Year 2021 Finalist
I have a 21 black HTC with 20/21 Savini wheels (If you go to the VENDOR section and look at Savini HF wheels towards the end of the postings you will see my car). I also installed the GM XL splash grads and I do not have any rubbing issues with my car. I also posed very similar questions and fellow forum members took care of me making the choice so easy for me. There is minimal increase in size and like I said I haven't had any issues with rubbing and speedometer will be off by like 0.5MPH if I recall from the post. I took off the factory stock grey wheels with the 19/20 tires and they are sitting in my garage as I type. I'm hoping to sell them since like you I don't like them either.
I wish you the best with whatever you decide, but this has been my findings with going 20/21.
I wish you the best with whatever you decide, but this has been my findings with going 20/21.
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I have a 21 black HTC with 20/21 Savini wheels (If you go to the VENDOR section and look at Savini HF wheels towards the end of the postings you will see my car). I also installed the GM XL splash grads and I do not have any rubbing issues with my car. I also posed very similar questions and fellow forum members took care of me making the choice so easy for me. There is minimal increase in size and like I said I haven't had any issues with rubbing and speedometer will be off by like 0.5MPH if I recall from the post. I took off the factory stock grey wheels with the 19/20 tires and they are sitting in my garage as I type. I'm hoping to sell them since like you I don't like them either.
I wish you the best with whatever you decide, but this has been my findings with going 20/21.
I wish you the best with whatever you decide, but this has been my findings with going 20/21.
Thank you for your clear response. I'm not sold on the Vossens, so I will definitely check yours out. I appreciate your help.
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From: Clear Lake TX
I have been researching also as my allocation finally came up this month. My initial choice was Savini SV-F5, then I switched to Vossen HF5, and now I think I have settled on HRE FF11. They just look cleaner and I have not seen any negative reviews on HRE. Seems to be the best choice for me, although I will be paying $500 more for the liquid black (Gloss) finish. Now I need to figure out sizing as the HRE website says they are available in 19, 20, and 21 but the Vibe page sells 19/20 only (I think).
