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Quick help RE 99 wheels for a C3

Posted: 2/22/07 7:23am Message 11 of 16
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SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
SOLD - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am
"BLUBYU" - '04 Coupe
[QUOTE=SFVette] ...  Honestly, I'd be happy to post photos--but for some reason, I cannot seem to master how to get that done here. I've followed the instructions, and I'm reasonably competent with other computer-related functions--but this should-be-simple step continues to elude me.  ... [/QUOTE]
 
Let me know how I can assist with getting some pics of your ride displayed.
 



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Quick help RE 99 wheels for a C3

Posted: 11/13/07 11:49pm Message 12 of 16
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Hey, I know this is an old thread but i got a question... well it basicly for Jim ( norsky). How did the ZR1 wheel set up handle? Hows the ride? I'll need 4 inch spacers for 79 also?I got a set of the 17s off my 98 SS  and want to paint the blk like the GS wheel and put them on my 79.


Quick help RE 99 wheels for a C3

Posted: 11/14/07 10:42pm Message 13 of 16
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  Vette Brakes and Products makes Wheels Spacers and there probably arn't to many Corvette Wheels that they havn't Bolted on to a C3. So I would recomend them for both Spacers and advice on what Fits What. A 3" Rear Spacer will allow a 9.5" C4 Wheel to bolt on a C3 with out any Trailing Arm and or Parking Brake Mods. A ZR-1 11" Wheel needs Offset Trailing Arms and Custom Spacers made for each Car and a Shoe Horn to fit. Richard....... 


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Quick help RE 99 wheels for a C3

Posted: 11/14/07 11:16pm Message 14 of 16
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Burke, VT - USA
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Vette(s):
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
SOLD - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am
"BLUBYU" - '04 Coupe
The wheels get a lot of complements because of the look.  Granted I only went up one inch (from 15 to 16) so you need a really good eye to see the difference from a distance.  17s might have been a better choice from a tire selection standpoint but then the lower profile tires start to become a trade off of ride versus handling.  Personally I like the ride and handling of the set on "The Toy"Since this picture was taken I've replaced the C4 center caps with red outline bowties.


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Quick help RE 99 wheels for a C3

Posted: 11/15/07 2:22am Message 15 of 16
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Richard, The wheels I'm want to put on is the camaro 9.5s. So 3inch is all I need then. Koolkool,  I'll ring up VB&P and order me up a set. If i was worried about a Smooth & Soft ride I wouldn'y be driving a C3.LOL


Quick help RE 99 wheels for a C3

Posted: 11/15/07 8:45am Message 16 of 16
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Thanks for the info on Vette Brakes and Products, Richard. I'll give them a shot too. I want new rims and tires before the next gathering, and I'm thinking with some spacers I can get away with the C5 style rims that are direct bolt-on for the C4s. (17"x8.5" front, 18"x9.5" rear)


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