17" wheel downgrade?

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Nov 30, 2009 | 10:25 PM

domtar5

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17" wheel downgrade?

I'm finding lots of Impala 16" factory wheels on craigslist. Any issues using these for winter tires to replace my '02 SSEi 17" wheels? Do model years matter? Are pressure sensors an issue?

Nov 30, 2009 | 10:43 PM

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no you can use them your pressure senors are non existent they are monitored by the hub nothing inside the wheel

Nov 30, 2009 | 10:44 PM

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Your caliper clearance may be an issue dropping to a 16. Did you have 17'* from the factory?

Nov 30, 2009 | 10:50 PM

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i think the off sets are the same we can use 16" gp rims

Nov 30, 2009 | 10:52 PM

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I meant the top of the caliper to the inside of the wheel.

Nov 30, 2009 | 10:54 PM

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if i had a 16" here i would try it for ya

Nov 30, 2009 | 10:56 PM

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I would too. The smallest I have in my garage is 17'*. That'* my only concern

Nov 30, 2009 | 10:57 PM

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I'll go try it tomorrow and give ya a definate answer

Nov 30, 2009 | 10:58 PM

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Do the Bonnes w/17 inch wheels come with their own caliper? I don't believe it any different between the 16 and 17 inch models. Itz only the GXP that can't go down from the 18 because of the caliper.