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Old 04-18-2006, 07:31 PM
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Default C3 18" wheel recommendation??

I'm told that because of the negative offset, wheels are only made up to 17". Any suggestions?
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You can get over 17 inch wheels for c3's.
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I have 18 inch rims all around. My back are 10 inch wide and my front are 8.
You can get stock offset in 18 inch rims.
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Originally Posted by norvalwilhelm
I have 18 inch rims all around. My back are 10 inch wide and my front are 8.
You can get stock offset in 18 inch rims.

..and they look sweet!

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Originally Posted by norvalwilhelm
I have 18 inch rims all around. My back are 10 inch wide and my front are 8.
You can get stock offset in 18 inch rims.
What wheels are they and where did you get them
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http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e7.../wheelpic2.jpg

18 in back 17's up front. Could have gone with stock trailing arms, but would have been close so I am adding offset trailing arms.

Offset in rear is 4.5

Email me and I will send a link to photobucket with more pics.
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Originally Posted by ChancWds
Offset in rear is 4.5
Backspacing is 4.5" Offset is something else.
Old 04-18-2006, 11:43 PM
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17's up front, 18's in the rear. Boyd Coddington Nemesis.

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American Racing, Boyd, Foose, Budnik and many more all build custom wheels to your specs.
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I have Boyd Smoothie 2 in 18x9's. I followed 70 LS1's advice, and didn't need offset TA's. Intro makes cool wheels, too.
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Just fitted my 18"s front are 8" with 4 1/4" offset rears 9 1/2" with 5 1/2" offset, no mods other than relocating the parking brake cables and 3mm spacers on the rear.
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Originally Posted by Graemeinvette
Just fitted my 18"s front are 8" with 4 1/4" offset rears 9 1/2" with 5 1/2" offset, no mods other than relocating the parking brake cables and 3mm spacers on the rear.
Any more pics? Those wheels look stunning!!!
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Hi Goovyjay, they are Billet Vinteques from these guys www.newstalgiawheel.com They are alloy replicas of the std Rallye wheel available in 18" diam. Sorry these are the only other pics I have at the moment since I've only just fitted them.

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Click on the link for Tomz Wheels on the left side. They are a supporting Vendor and offering incredibly low prices, Awesome products, and the Best customer service.

I ordered the ZO6 reporduction chrome rims (18 X 9.5's). They came with the lugs, locking lug nuts, center caps, and emblems for $600
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Does anyone make oversized stock-style steel wheels so you can use the original trim rings and center caps?
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17x9.5 in the front, 18x9.5 in the back. 275/40-17s and 275/40-18s.
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Bee Jay, I love your wheels. I have a 81 and I want to do exactly what you did. Can you tell me the manufacture of the wheels (What Size) and did you use spacers.

Thanks

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Wow Bee Jay, that looks great. Where can I find more pics of your car?
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Originally Posted by ChancWds


18 in back 17's up front. Could have gone with stock trailing arms, but would have been close so I am adding offset trailing arms.

Offset in rear is 4.5

Email me and I will send a link to photobucket with more pics.
I like these wheels.
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Originally Posted by Graemeinvette
Hi Goovyjay, they are Billet Vinteques from these guys www.newstalgiawheel.com They are alloy replicas of the std Rallye wheel available in 18" diam. Sorry these are the only other pics I have at the moment since I've only just fitted them.



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