need info on putting a 17 in wheel on a 16 in wheel truck ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

billsbowtie · 05-07-2009, 12:43 AM

i have a 02 chevy 2wd and thinking of putting some 17 in after market wheels on it . will it mess up the computer or speed omter? thanks for any help.

**truckdude239** · 05-07-2009, 06:46 AM

yeah but u can take it to the dealer and they can reprogram the speedo

billsbowtie · 05-07-2009, 02:48 PM

thanks david

**truckdude239** · 05-10-2009, 07:47 AM

np always glad to help

**Palf70Step** · 05-10-2009, 08:54 AM

If you shop your wheel and tire size, you can probably find a combo that will give you the same height as the tire/16's wheel you already have.

Use this

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

and it'll give you an idea if you need to have the dealer recalculate it or not.

mixermike · 05-10-2009, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

If you shop your wheel and tire size, you can probably find a combo that will give you the same height as the tire/16's wheel you already have.

Use this

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

and it'll give you an idea if you need to have the dealer recalculate it or not.

thats what i did . my 60 series tires are the same diameter as my stock 16" tires were. i have 255/60/17 on the front and 285/60/17 on the rear . 2000 GMC lowered 4" front 6" rear

05-07-2009, 12:43 AM	#1
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,993	need info on putting a 17 in wheel on a 16 in wheel truck ? i have a 02 chevy 2wd and thinking of putting some 17 in after market wheels on it . will it mess up the computer or speed omter? thanks for any help. __________________ i have 67/72 chevy truck parts f/s. Last edited by billsbowtie; 05-07-2009 at 12:44 AM.

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truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,259	Re: need info on putting a 17 in wheel on a 16 in wheel truck ? yeah but u can take it to the dealer and they can reprogram the speedo __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2015 toyota Tacoma Daily 2012 Subura outback 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 420k 1999 honda accord General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

05-07-2009, 02:48 PM	#3
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,993	Re: need info on putting a 17 in wheel on a 16 in wheel truck ? thanks david __________________ i have 67/72 chevy truck parts f/s.

05-10-2009, 07:47 AM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,259	Re: need info on putting a 17 in wheel on a 16 in wheel truck ? np always glad to help __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2015 toyota Tacoma Daily 2012 Subura outback 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 420k 1999 honda accord General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

05-10-2009, 08:54 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: need info on putting a 17 in wheel on a 16 in wheel truck ? If you shop your wheel and tire size, you can probably find a combo that will give you the same height as the tire/16's wheel you already have. Use this http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp and it'll give you an idea if you need to have the dealer recalculate it or not. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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