03-22-2005, 08:38 AM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Fairmont, West Virginia
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wheel size on 02 Z24
Hey, recently bought 02 Z24 5 speed. Previous owner installed 15 in wheels. Any comments. I'm about to check the speedometer today, but did they have to change gearing or anything or could it still be factory? Also, at higher speeds, I can hear tire noise. I think it may be because of the smaller wheels. Any info appreciated.
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03-22-2005, 09:14 AM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Olean, New York
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your stock rims are 16 inches. your stock tire size is 205/55/16
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03-22-2005, 05:08 PM
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AF Regular
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Hopewell, Pennsylvania
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Re: wheel size on 02 Z24
If the 15" wheels are 6" wide and have 195/65/15 tires on them, then the speedo should be pretty much right on.
Thats the factory 15" sizes for '95 and newer Cavaliers.
And he's right about the stock 16" size too.
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03-22-2005, 06:00 PM
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Boosted Grocery Getta!!
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Re: wheel size on 02 Z24
ah hell just get some 18's and lower it 1.5" and your all set.
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03-22-2005, 06:05 PM
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AF Enthusiast
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Somewhere, Alabama
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Re: Re: wheel size on 02 Z24
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Originally Posted by Classicrocjunkie
ah hell just get some 18's and lower it 1.5" and your all set.
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What he said! Only I'd only lower .5" in the front and 1" in the back, or 1" front and 1.5" back...whatever works for you!
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03-22-2005, 06:09 PM
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AF Regular
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Hopewell, Pennsylvania
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What the hell, why not, I'm with them, get 18's, a drop and be done with it.  
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1999 Chevy Venture LS Extended 3.4 V6 Intake Gaskets Replaced
2003 Cavalier LS Sport Coupe, 2.2 Eco, 5 speed Getrag, all black
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03-23-2005, 09:27 AM
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Boosted Grocery Getta!!
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Re: Re: Re: wheel size on 02 Z24
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Originally Posted by 01Cavy
What he said! Only I'd only lower .5" in the front and 1" in the back, or 1" front and 1.5" back...whatever works for you!
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Why? Your car has a natural rake to it as is. By doing a 1.5 drop all the way around still leaves the rake affect but a hell of alot less wheel gap.
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Please don't PM me with your J-body Issues. Post appropriately in the forums,
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2004 Pontiac Sunfire Coupe SE Getrag 5 speed
2009 Subaru Impreza WRX 5-door
www.Rdfabs.com
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03-23-2005, 10:43 PM
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AF Enthusiast
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Somewhere, Alabama
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Re: Re: Re: Re: wheel size on 02 Z24
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Originally Posted by Classicrocjunkie
Why? Your car has a natural rake to it as is. By doing a 1.5 drop all the way around still leaves the rake affect but a hell of alot less wheel gap.
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I'm about evening it out...not slamming it to the ground. I live in Alabama...we have nothing but bumps curves and hills. I'd fuck my car all up if it was too low and this is my everyday driver...and will remain that way. No trailer queens for me!
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03-24-2005, 07:31 AM
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AF Regular
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Hopewell, Pennsylvania
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Re: wheel size on 02 Z24
I'd like to drop mine slightly, but to be honest, I'd probably scrape every time I try to pull out of the driveway.
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