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Topic: After Market Wheels

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


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After Market Wheels

Posted: 4/21/03 2:02pm Message 1 of 15
Darrell
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I have seen many different types of wheels on this site. But when I finally decided on Crager SS Mags I got a rude awakening in that they wouldn't fit without spacers. I'm not convinced I want spacers. Would some of you guys with after-market wheels let me know what brands and sizes (if other than 15X8) you have. Please specify if spacers are required and size of spacer if known. I have a 78 vette. Thanks


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After Market Wheels

Posted: 4/21/03 8:37pm Message 2 of 15
fun71
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RIDGEFIELD, CT - USA
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Vette(s): '71 454 Coupe, Auto, Ontario Orange/Black
Spacers are no big deal at all! |rollysmile|


After Market Wheels

Posted: 5/16/03 12:25pm Message 3 of 15
groovyjay
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Vette(s): 1979 Black on Black, heavily modified. 1975 Orange, bone stock (for now).
Hi Darrel, you can get many different wheels that will just bolt on. I have 20" American Racing TT IIs all around and they were a bolt on job



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After Market Wheels

Posted: 6/21/03 5:25pm Message 4 of 15
Cone
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Norman, OK - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Coupe- Two Tone Beige over Dark brown Mettalic. Auto,Power Everything,Modified Engine and suspension.
If you don't mind me asking, What make and size are your tires? Your Vette Looks KILLER!!! |bouncy|


After Market Wheels

Posted: 7/6/03 3:23am Message 5 of 15
groovyjay
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Vette(s): 1979 Black on Black, heavily modified. 1975 Orange, bone stock (for now).
Thanks for the kind words, my vette has 20" AR TT IIs all around. |cheers|


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After Market Wheels

Posted: 7/6/03 4:14pm Message 6 of 15
Cone
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Vette(s): 1981 Coupe- Two Tone Beige over Dark brown Mettalic. Auto,Power Everything,Modified Engine and suspension.
What size and make of tires do you have mounted on those Wheels? |thumb|


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Posted: 7/7/03 6:18am Message 7 of 15
mmullins
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I ran 15X7 Cragars with spacers for almost a year. I am now bact to stock wheels....Due to the locals unable to get the wheels balanced correctly. The spacers may or may have not been a factor in the balance problem. I would be glad to sell you my old Cragars if you are interested.... |laugh|


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Posted: 7/8/03 12:29pm Message 8 of 15
GTSTMPR
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Las Vegas, NV - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Corvette. 330HP 350ci Chevy Vortec. Dynomax ceramacoat headers. Holley 650 4bbl. 3 speed automatic 350 turbo tranny w/ shift kit.
Hi,
I just picked up a set of Cragar SS 15x8's and was wondering |headscratch| what kind of spacers are required for a 1979 'vette?

Thanks,
Andy

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After Market Wheels

Posted: 7/13/03 4:34am Message 9 of 15
groovyjay
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Vette(s): 1979 Black on Black, heavily modified. 1975 Orange, bone stock (for now).
I'm using 255 fronts and 285 rears, I could use 295 rears.

As for the 15x8 Gragars you will find out how much the spokes hit the brake calipers and that is how much spacer you'll need.


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Posted: 7/13/03 12:06pm Message 10 of 15
chelseadad
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JAMISON, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 68 red on red roadster. 327 300 hp 4 speed.
You say your wheels are not balanced? I would be interested in them. I am running stock also, but I really like the Cragar SS look.


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