Tire Sizes for Rims
 

I think I want to change my rims to some nice shiny ones. As I haven't got the budget to get new tires as well I intend to keep my stock tires and have them transferred over with the pressure sensors so I have a few questions:

I checked the tires I currently have and they are P275/40ZR18's on the rear and P245/45ZR17's on the fronts. The wheels I have my eyes on are 17 * 9.5's on the front and 18 * 10.5's on the rear. Will these tires fit? Also I was under the impression that the stock wheel sizes are 17 * 8.5's front and 18 * 9.5's on the rear. Can this be correct based on the tires size I have?

Also in changing over the sensors I already have will they require any recalibration or is it just a simple plug and play?

I was quoted $150 for changing the tires over and re-balancing, does this sound reasonable?

Thanks in advance.

James

These seem like a great deal, has anyone any experience with these guys?

http://www.corvettegarage.com/product/z06-chrome-wheel-sale!.html

RE: Tire Sizes for Rims
 

Welcome James
The stock sizes you mentioned are correct. I'm not certain if the new wheels you want to put on will fit, but a good tir shop should be able to tell you this.
Does that $150.00 include installing and calibrating the tire pressure sensors? If so thats a pretty good price. I think the sensors will be just fine, since your not changing your tires.

I have dealt with Corvette Garage, and they are good people, and your right that is a great deal on those rims.

RE: Tire Sizes for Rims
 

Thanks for the feedback, I don't think that the price included recalibration. I am sure I read somewhere else to as how you can do this without going to a dealer so if that was an issue I could have a stab first, get frustrated and then end up at the dealear - lol.

Nice stable if cars by the way!

RE: Tire Sizes for Rims
 

I have never tried this, but they do sell this neat little device

http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-3...ming-tool.aspx