The "Will it fit?" thread

[Alstann]

Originally Posted by ktmmike

Thanx Alstann,

That is exactly what I needed to know.

Next question:
1. If we were to take a BASE 18'' front wheel WITH STOCK TIRE MOUNTED,
and stand it next to a BASE + SPORT 19" front wheel with stock tire mounted, would they be the same height (and same circumference) ???
(in other words, does the 18" wheel come with a HIGHER PROFILE TIRE than the 19" wheel in order to make them the same height???)

ktmmike,

You are correct. The base 18" wheel comes from the factory with a taller (higher profile) tire. If we take a look at the rear wheels only, the base model comes with a 245/45-18 tire in the rear, where the sport 19" wheel comes with a 275/35-19 tire in the rear. You will find that these tires are only .1 inch different in overall diameter, or in other words, they are the same height overall.

So, if you were to take a set of base wheels and tires, and slap them on the Sport package equipped Z, the speedometer would be almost exactly identical.