Going from 17's to 19's - Help!!

[Kurt 97 GTS]

Going from 17\'s to 19\'s - Help!!

Have stock 17's and was thinking about going to 19's (F 275/30 or 285/30 and R 345/30). What is the impact on the speedo and odometer? Any serious considerations as why NOT to do this? I've heard that it will help fill the wheel well, but it must throw the speedo off!?

Thanks for your help!

 

[Nuck]

Re: Going from 17\'s to 19\'s - Help!!

If you go on the Tire Rack web site it gives you the specs for tires including diameter. Going from 17s to 19s, depending on the manufacturer, would get you 1 1/2" at best and the 19' wheels and tires are ungodly expensive. You can probably get an 18' tire that is the same diameter as the 19 so it will fill the well for less $. The big wheels are more for handling and I would imagine the ride would be a little rougher as well. Easier to lower the car 1".Roe Racing has a Koni shock and spring set.

 

[Kurt 97 GTS]

Re: Going from 17\'s to 19\'s - Help!!

Bump!!

 

[JWVIPER]

Re: Going from 17\'s to 19\'s - Help!!

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I am also looking to upgrade however from 17's to 18's, There doesn't seem to be a lot of choices however with Rims past HRE's or Forglines, I personally like the old muscle car deep dish look.

Any suggestions ?

thanks from a new member

jim

 

[BradBodily]

Re: Going from 17\'s to 19\'s - Help!!

Have you looked at Purner wheels? They are an excellent value. Mine are 19" and I love the look and ride. I did not notice any additional roughness to the ride but in my opinion the car feels a little more secure on the road with the additional contact area at the pavement. Also the wheels brought the tires right out to the edge of the fender which looks tons better than how the stock tires are tucked back under the fenders. You can see them here:

http://store.kbhperformance.com/viper-1031.html

 

[BlackVenom]

Re: Going from 17\'s to 19\'s - Help!!

Here are the 19" 16-spoke Purners on my car. The look and feel is great, plus the cost was very reasonable. I would go with the 285s up front, as they help fill up the wheel wells more than the 275s.

 

[Stu Man]

Re: Going from 17\'s to 19\'s - Help!!

I have 19" rims on all four rims. They are 285 up front and 345 in the back on HRE's. They are Michelens. Love them. Yes, the speedo is off a little bit but not much. My buddy told me I was doing 64MPH when it my speedo read 60MPH.

 

[Finally got it !]

Re: Going from 17\'s to 19\'s - Help!!

I have the 19's by Purner also. I took the car one day to work. Round trip is 83 miles my Odo read 74. So it is a little off. But I do Love the look!!!!