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Re: wheels and tyres (14/24)
 6/3/14 1:44pm
knotacare
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Newark, DE - USA

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1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60

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I just switched to 17" on my 68 & 73. Got the wheels & tires from tirerack..it helps that I'm a dealer & get the discount. I put Fusion ZR! 255/50/17 on the 68 & Kumho Ecsta ASX 255/50/17 on the 73. They fit like they were made for the car. The handling is much improved & since I have installed the complete VBP adjustable suspension for & aft  you can really feel the difference.  I wouldn't go back to 15's if they were free now.
Alan


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Re: wheels and tyres (15/24)
 6/5/14 1:48am
Joanne
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notacare, so does a 25570/15 have the same diameter as a 255/50/17 ?

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Re: wheels and tyres (16/24)
 6/5/14 7:44am
knotacare
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1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60

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The 255/70/15 is approx 29.1" & the 255-50/17 is 27.1". You can go on tireracks website & look at different tires under specs & see all the tires sizes. Different manufactures of the same size tire will sometimes be different in size because of rubber thickness, tread ,etc. I have adjustable suspensions on both cars so I can raise or lower any corner to the clearance I want. The 255/70/15 is a fairly large tire for the C-3. The 235/70/15 is 28" in dia.  & the 225/70/15 is 27.4" which is real close to the 255/70/17.
Alan


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Re: wheels and tyres (17/24)
 6/6/14 12:52pm
Pancho
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knotacare --
 
Could you post pics of the wheels you ended up with ?    I'm looking for some 17's for my '76 as well.
 
In dealing with tirerack, do they seem knowledgeable of the wheels (backspacing and/or offset) that fit our C3's without issues ?
 
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Re: wheels and tyres (18/24)
 6/7/14 8:04am
knotacare
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1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60

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Can't get the hyperlink to work, but you can copy & paste to see the wheels on the 73

 http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff53/knotacareL88/73%20Corvette/IMG_0150.jpg

 

Got the American Racing 

VN515 Torq Thrust II 1 PC(Bright PVD) 


Purchased all from tirerack & they will mount & balance.  When you search tire rack start with the wheels first...they will only show wheels that fit your car.

Alan


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Re: wheels and tyres (19/24)
 6/7/14 8:38am
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hi .,nice car thinking of getting the same wheels,looking good.

what tyres are you using?

and using same suspension too.slalom setup.



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Re: wheels and tyres (20/24)
 6/7/14 5:57pm
knotacare
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Newark, DE - USA

Vette(s):
1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60

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I have the VBP complete frt & rear suspension on both cars. The tires are  Fusion ZR! 255/50/17 on the 68 & Kumho Ecsta ASX 255/50/17 on the 73.
Alan

These links will help
http://corvettec3.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1248791513

http://corvettec3.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1181078550

http://corvettec3.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1194567801


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Re: wheels and tyres (21/24)
 6/7/14 6:20pm
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Nice !
Thanks for the info,
Pancho


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Re: wheels and tyres (22/24)
 6/8/14 10:22am
nextdoor76
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Just brought 5 for mine...still reasonable prices.




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Re: wheels and tyres (23/24)
 6/23/14 8:35am
ericthebrave
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Joanne said:

well I found some bf/g tyres 255/60/15.

$375 each.you don't have to wear a mask to be a highwayman



Have you talked to North Hants Tyres? They are in Fleet, Hants if you don't know them. Very helpful guys! Some good deals on wheels and tyres - I spoke to James there with regards to 17" for my '78. I was quite surprised. Probably could sell your old rims as well to offset if you have a mind to!
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Re: wheels and tyres (24/24)
 6/23/14 9:08am
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yep,iknow northants. bfg prices are going up there too. 255/70/15.£150=vat

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