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Old 04-27-2011, 05:27 PM
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Default 17" drag radials on a 10GS?

I tried to put on my 18" C5 wagon wheels with MT DRs on but they hit the caliper. To my surprise my 96GS wheels 17x11 with 315/35/17 BFG DRs actually fit and clear fine. They do look to be about 1" overall less diameter than stock.

Will I have any ABS issues, or any other issues running these? I may go Sat to the local track and pull a Artie. I will trailer the car so it shouldn't set any pressure warnings.

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Old 04-27-2011, 09:36 PM
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I tried to put on my 18" C5 wagon wheels with MT DRs on but they hit the caliper. To my surprise my 96GS wheels 17x11 with 315/35/17 BFG DRs actually fit and clear fine.
Wow, I'm surprised that the 18x9.5s don't clear as the 17x9.5 C5 Z06 wheels do fit the back of stock C6 Z06s (essentially the same brakes as the C6 Grand Sport) just fine...it might just be some odd stepping inside the barrel of that rim or something.





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Will I have any ABS issues, or any other issues running these?
You shouldn't, especially if you're trailering it and turning off the traction control.
Old 04-27-2011, 11:45 PM
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Should be fine...

I ran 17" C5Z fronts --- no issues
18x13 forgelines --- no issues
15x10 weld and billet specialties --- no issues

I'd guess you would be fine... you may want to adjust the tire height in the computer though.

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