Topic: after market wheel and tires. Need sugestions
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I have noticed that every 80-82 vette I see on the fourm has stock rims and tiresl Does anyone use after market rims or tires. I want to get new rims. what is the largest rim I can use that will look sweet? I want to use low profile tires. I have a 80 vette, I like wide and low profile
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Fayetteville, NC - USA
Joined: 2/13/2005
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Vette(s): 1968 Corvette Convertable, 4 spd, 350 SB, Daily Driver
frstvette,
I run 17's on mine. They are large enough to get into the best tires for handling, yet still small enough to keep your wheel clearance within acceptable (no rubbing) limets. I have 17 x 8 made by COYS out of utah. He specifically builds wheels for C3 corvettes to prevent rubbing. If you go with a 16 inch wheel you will find it very hard to get high performance tires. Good luck with your search.
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HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, AR - USA
Joined: 11/12/2003
Posts: 190
Vette(s): 1978 (25th Annv. Edition)Red, Black interior, 4-Speed Transmission, L-82, Power & Air, Very Rare Option Package(Only 145 Red 1978s with a 4 speed trans) & Very Original Car, with original Window Sticker, Bill of Sale and all documentaion.
I also run 17" rims on my 78. I have 8' on the front and 9" on the back. Both use 4 1/2" back spacing. There have never been any rubbing issues!
I went retro with Cragar SS. The style of the wheel is classic and the sizing of course is modern. Make a great combo. I wraped them in BF Goodrich G-Force TA KDWs. Awesome grip and handling! I am extremely pleased with the results! People seem to comment on the Cragars as much as anything on the car!
I can email some pics to you if you like! I never figured out how to post pics on this darn web site!
John D. Grant "Corvette; Cure for the common mid-life crisis!"
17" American Racing Torq-Thrust II's on my '77. Wrapped them with Kumho Ecsta MX Tires. After I did it, I wondered what took me so long to get rid of the stock wheels and tires!
1977 Corvette EX-L48
383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's
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383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's
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Moses Lake, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 4-spd, Mahogany Metalic exterior, Buckskin interior 350ci/350hp, 3rd owner, fiberglass spring, 255/50-16's Torq-Thrust II
VT
What size rubber are you running on those 17's?
They are 255/45/17. I think they are some pretty sweet tires too. Grip the road very well.
1977 Corvette EX-L48
383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's
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383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's
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I have 17X8 TTII's on mine with 255/50ZR17 Kuhmo tires. They fit well on the back, but rub some on hard turns in the front. I probably should have put either 235 or 245's on the front. I just have to be careful on sharp turns.
Dejablu 2007-03-05 18:15:45
Larry
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Nice wheels JR
! Those are a leading candidate whenever I decide to change mine out.
! Those are a leading candidate whenever I decide to change mine out.in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling
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