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Topic: 1979 wheels

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


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1979 wheels

Posted: 6/23/08 6:23am Message 1 of 6
zag22usmc
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shamokin, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 coupe. http://www.c3vr.com/member_uploads/10101_10200/10102/corvette%20002.jpg
I'm looking to put either crager ss or torq thrust wheels on, but not sure if i would need a spacer or not and not sure of the offset. if anybody knows please help. i really don't want to take the tire of the rim to measure. thanks


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1979 wheels

Posted: 6/23/08 8:50am Message 2 of 6
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aceinthehole
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Manteca, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
Hi John, the back spacing can't be more than 4". Mine are 3 3/4" and is cuttin' it mighty close.


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1979 wheels

Posted: 6/23/08 8:56am Message 3 of 6
VetteSpecialties
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Mounds View, MN - USA
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Vette(s): 70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe
Standard wheels are 15 x8 with 4" backspacing.

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1979 wheels

Posted: 6/23/08 7:40pm Message 4 of 6
KDADDY79
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Dutchess County, NY - USA
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Vette(s): White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.
Are you going to go with a larger wheel or stay with the 15 X 8's?


1979 wheels

Posted: 6/24/08 4:50am Message 5 of 6
zag22usmc
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shamokin, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 coupe. http://www.c3vr.com/member_uploads/10101_10200/10102/corvette%20002.jpg
i'm gonna stay with the 15x8. Just wasn't sure about the backspacing. Thanks for the help!


1979 wheels

Posted: 6/24/08 7:47am Message 6 of 6
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HOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
SEND US SOME PICS WHEN YOU MOUNT THEM JOHN. NICE RED 79!! Thumbs%20Up


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