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thebiz198 · 04-26-2009, 07:14 AM

I am buying an LS with the heritage steel wheels. I plan on buying a aftermarket wheel 18x7.5 (same size as original)to replace the steelies. Will the orginal tires fit correctly on the aftermarket rims? and tire pressure monitoring....will it pass safety inspections without it? im not installing the sensors on my aftermarkets.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 04-26-2009, 07:28 AM

I would get with irpq11. He has the original set of tires and wheels that are coming on his SS that he probably wants to sell since he is getting the 21" wheels.

He might give you real good deal.

Hesh · 04-26-2009, 10:09 AM

Yes the tires should fit the new rim, however you will have to take the tpms over to the new wheels as well. If you dont the system will be in a constant warning state because its not seeing the sensors. Dont know about the safety inspection part of it tho.

LS/V6 · 04-26-2009, 12:43 PM

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Yes the tires should fit the new rim, however you will have to take the tpms over to the new wheels as well. If you dont the system will be in a constant warning state because its not seeing the sensors. Dont know about the safety inspection part of it tho.

Hesh is right unless you can deal with the tire light on or the message system warning going off all the time then u don't have to transfer the sensors. Also for the inspection all states are different but what i know is the the wheels don't fail inspection its the tread depth of the tires and make sure you have all lug nuts on

thebiz198 · 04-26-2009, 07:48 PM

thanks for the info. i looked up some aftermarket rims on numerous webistes with the 18x7.5 size and they recommend a 245/45/18 tire. the LS comes with a larger 245/55/18 tire. basically i have to buy these 245/55/18 tires later as replacements to keep the same tire circumference but that size is rare and only found one company and model with them. seems odd...

thebiz198 · 04-26-2009, 07:49 PM

oh and im getting all black rims. black on black

ZZcamaro · 04-26-2009, 09:44 PM

If you guys and gals are looking for great deals on wheels let me know...Send me a PM and I can get you a price on over 50 different wheel companies!!

dodson914 · 04-26-2009, 09:57 PM

I know in Texas the light for the sensor being on does not matter.

ZZcamaro · 04-26-2009, 10:03 PM

Couldn't that all be solved with a tuning? Just have the sensors turned off?

04-26-2009, 07:14 AM	#1
thebiz198 Drives: car Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: missouri Posts: 72	wheel questions I am buying an LS with the heritage steel wheels. I plan on buying a aftermarket wheel 18x7.5 (same size as original)to replace the steelies. Will the orginal tires fit correctly on the aftermarket rims? and tire pressure monitoring....will it pass safety inspections without it? im not installing the sensors on my aftermarkets.

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04-26-2009, 07:28 AM	#2
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	I would get with irpq11. He has the original set of tires and wheels that are coming on his SS that he probably wants to sell since he is getting the 21" wheels. He might give you real good deal.

04-26-2009, 10:09 AM	#3
Hesh Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Vin 34334 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 566	Yes the tires should fit the new rim, however you will have to take the tpms over to the new wheels as well. If you dont the system will be in a constant warning state because its not seeing the sensors. Dont know about the safety inspection part of it tho.

04-26-2009, 07:48 PM	#5
thebiz198 Drives: car Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: missouri Posts: 72	thanks for the info. i looked up some aftermarket rims on numerous webistes with the 18x7.5 size and they recommend a 245/45/18 tire. the LS comes with a larger 245/55/18 tire. basically i have to buy these 245/55/18 tires later as replacements to keep the same tire circumference but that size is rare and only found one company and model with them. seems odd...

04-26-2009, 07:49 PM	#6
thebiz198 Drives: car Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: missouri Posts: 72	oh and im getting all black rims. black on black

04-26-2009, 09:44 PM	#7
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,699	If you guys and gals are looking for great deals on wheels let me know...Send me a PM and I can get you a price on over 50 different wheel companies!!

04-26-2009, 09:57 PM	#8
dodson914 Drives: 2008 2500 HD; 2008 G8 GT #199 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 239	I know in Texas the light for the sensor being on does not matter.

04-26-2009, 10:03 PM	#9
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,699	Couldn't that all be solved with a tuning? Just have the sensors turned off?