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: Bigger wheel question on '04 C5


Swiftkick
02-16-2008, 09:23 AM
If I put larger wheels and tires on my '04 will I need to recalibrate the speedometer? If so, how do you do that?

thanks

chriswest
02-18-2008, 05:54 AM
What size wheels are going up to?

tom snitzer
02-18-2008, 08:58 AM
When you go to larger wheels you reduce the sidewalk diameter so the overall diameter of the tire remains unchanged. Ergo you go to lower profile tires.

You can look at tire tables at the tire rack or have your wheel vendor help you with this. There are lots of good aftermarket wheels guys around.

Swiftkick
02-18-2008, 10:20 AM
When you go to larger wheels you reduce the sidewalk diameter so the overall diameter of the tire remains unchanged. Ergo you go to lower profile tires.

You can look at tire tables at the tire rack or have your wheel vendor help you with this. There are lots of good aftermarket wheels guys around.

Awsome information. Thank you. :cheers:

tom snitzer
02-18-2008, 02:31 PM
Awsome information. Thank you. :cheers:

You might want to give John a call at CCW. He's tremendous, their wheels are very cost competitive and they have great service. He can provide you specifics to pin things down.

http://www.ccwheel.com/files/home.php

I've bought two sets of rims from him. Very happy with both.

Swiftkick
04-04-2008, 10:00 AM
You might want to give John a call at CCW. He's tremendous, their wheels are very cost competitive and they have great service. He can provide you specifics to pin things down.

http://www.ccwheel.com/files/home.php

I've bought two sets of rims from him. Very happy with both.


Have spoken with CCW and appreciate the tip, sounded like a good group over there.