New C5 Wheels! *PICS* and Questions!
09-16-2013, 09:28 AM
#1
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Greenwood, IN
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
New C5 Wheels! *PICS* and Questions! So I've been thinking about new wheels to replace my OEM SS wheels. I was going to put it off until Spring but I found a good deal on these C5 Y2K's so I jumped on them.
The wheels are 17x8.5/ 18x9.5 I believe. The fronts came with new tires but I need some for the rears. The fronts are 245/45/17. What size tire should I run on back to make everything work properly? It has bald 275/40/18 now but I was reading how that can throw the off the ABS, is this true?
Also, my second question is: what size adapters should I run on the rears? I believe they are 68mm offset. I was thinking either 1" or 3/4"
Thanks!
And PICS!
Old:
New:
Yes, I know I need to lower the front down now.
The wheels are 17x8.5/ 18x9.5 I believe. The fronts came with new tires but I need some for the rears. The fronts are 245/45/17. What size tire should I run on back to make everything work properly? It has bald 275/40/18 now but I was reading how that can throw the off the ABS, is this true?
Also, my second question is: what size adapters should I run on the rears? I believe they are 68mm offset. I was thinking either 1" or 3/4"
Thanks!
And PICS!
Old:
New:
Yes, I know I need to lower the front down now.
09-16-2013, 12:54 PM
#6
I'd run at least a 275 tire back there. You might want to consider going with a 285 or 295. To help with the concern that you're thinking of (ABS system; there's also the concern of throwing the speedo off), you'll want to bring the sidewall (aspect ratio) down. For instance, going to a 295 would warrant a 35 series height.
FWIW, I'd also get rid of the 255's on the front. You'd be better served putting your stock SS tires on there (assuming they're not junk).
But anyway, I think the car looks good. While I prefer ZR1's, those Y2K look alright, especially in silver. You wanna sell those ZR1's?
FWIW, I'd also get rid of the 255's on the front. You'd be better served putting your stock SS tires on there (assuming they're not junk).
But anyway, I think the car looks good. While I prefer ZR1's, those Y2K look alright, especially in silver. You wanna sell those ZR1's?
09-17-2013, 11:19 AM
#7
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Greenwood, IN
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yes I'll be selling the old SS wheels. Any suggestions for the exhaust tips? I was thinking about cutting them back to the bumper and raising them up closer to the bumper.
Trending Topics
09-18-2013, 08:05 PM
#11
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 965
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Will a 255/45/17 up front and 275/45/17 out back make the abs and brake lights come on? Started happening as soon as I put that tire combo on. Previously had 245/50/17 up front with the same out back. Trying to figure out whats making the lights come on.
09-19-2013, 10:33 AM
#13
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Greenwood, IN
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'm also worried about abs, I've driven around on the bald rears and haven't had the light pop up so it might be good?
Also I'm planning on buying new BFG GForce Comp 2's in 275/40/18 for the rears. These should be good for traction, correct? Especially over my sumitomos now
