2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Is there a larger brakes system available with 19.5"

[hammersley]

The supposed benefit of manufactures going to larger tires (17 vs 16) is that this allows for a larger brakes system. The rotors are larger etc... If you go to 19. 5 does anybody make a brake setup that would be larger and therefore significantly increase our braking?????

 

[Timbeaux38]

The thing that you have to take into consideration with bigger brakes is the actual rotating mass of the new tire/wheel combo. One needs to upgrade brakes when installing a larger whell and heavier tire to keep braking performance up to par. Installing a 19. 5 with a much heavier tire will kill stock brakes fairly quickly- The benefit of being able to put bigger brakes on the car when you have a corvette with a 20' wheel as opposed to an 18 is that you can improve braking because you sre not making that drastic of a change in rotating mass. Putting 19. 5's on a truck with a breaking system meant for 16's is a recipe for disaster- You would need to go with bigger brakes to offset the rotating mass- If you plan to tow, it is a must. I believe that brembo and baer make the kits for upgrades. you can check the websites for applications