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Topic: 16" (factory style) alloys?

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16" (factory style) alloys?

Posted: 8/28/07 7:27pm Message 1 of 13
KDADDY79
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Has anyone ever seen aftermarket 16 X 8 factory look a like alloys for a
C-3?
I thought I saw an ad for these about four years ago in a Corvette magazine. Since I had'nt bought a Corvette yet, I did'nt really pay it too much attention. However, I can't find anything on these wheels currently.
(The alloys that came on my '79 were pretty nasty. I put on a set of 15 X 8 Rallyes and I think they look great. However, If I return to the alloys I'd like the 16"s if they make them.)



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16" (factory style) alloys?

Posted: 8/28/07 7:45pm Message 2 of 13
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I know they make 16" Rally rims, but I don't recall ever seeing 16", stock look alloys...I'll bet there are some out there somewhere!
Problem will be getting any decent tires in a 16" size....


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16" (factory style) alloys?

Posted: 8/28/07 8:26pm Message 3 of 13
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I know I'm in the distinct minority here, being a Goodyear loyalist...but IMHO they make a fantastic tire for Corvettes: the Eagle F1 GS-D3. I have 'em on the '96. And they come in several 16" fitments as well. They're not cheap, but then quality rarely is...


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Posted: 9/1/07 1:14am Message 4 of 13
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If you find any info please post it here.  That's something I would possibly be interested in down the line.
16x8 wheels are actually stock Camaro Z28 (LS1) size, so there are plenty of good tire options.



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Posted: 9/1/07 3:51pm Message 5 of 13
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16" (factory style) alloys?

Posted: 9/1/07 6:28pm Message 6 of 13
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I think the alloys are beautiful when they're in nice shape.

Lets keep this alive. Maybe someone will know something.


16" (factory style) alloys?

Posted: 9/2/07 7:03am Message 7 of 13
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16" (factory style) alloys?

Posted: 9/10/07 7:33pm Message 8 of 13
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dwright,
nothing poppped up but thanks for the info.
 
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16" (factory style) alloys?

Posted: 9/10/07 9:43pm Message 9 of 13
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I found these (and the needed spacers) on eBay.  16x8 and I'm running BFG T/As.  Since this picture was taken I've replaced the C4 logo center caps with a red outline bowtie.


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16" (factory style) alloys?

Posted: 9/11/07 5:26pm Message 10 of 13
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Norsky,
Those are very, very nice wheels! They look great!!
 
A nice option to consider if no one comes up with the 16" X 8" alloys.
 
Thanks for the (tasteful looking) input.



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