C-6 wheels on a C-3?
01-31-2013, 12:15 PM
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C-6 wheels on a C-3?
Hello, I'm new here and am new to corvettes. I've worked on cars for almost 20 years and have never owned a vette until last week. It a 76 L-82 orange black leather, 4-speed
My question is I want to put c-6 wheels on it. For some reason I really like these wheels, just wondering what wheel spacer I need to use or if this is even possible. Thanks
My question is I want to put c-6 wheels on it. For some reason I really like these wheels, just wondering what wheel spacer I need to use or if this is even possible. Thanks
01-31-2013, 12:56 PM
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I have aftermarket C6 Z06 style wheels (black powdercoated with red banding) 17" x 9.5" and 2.5" wheel adapters all around. I have offset trailing arms, so I think the parking brake cable bracket would need to be relocated on stock trailing arms. Here's links to where I bought mine.
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/...for-Corvette_4
http://www.ezaccessory.com/Billet_Wh...pters_s/25.htm
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/...for-Corvette_4
http://www.ezaccessory.com/Billet_Wh...pters_s/25.htm
01-31-2013, 01:01 PM
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I have aftermarket C6 Z06 style wheels (black powdercoated with red banding) 17" x 9.5" and 2.5" wheel adapters all around. I have offset trailing arms, so I think the parking brake cable bracket would need to be relocated on stock trailing arms. Here's links to where I bought mine.
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/...for-Corvette_4
http://www.ezaccessory.com/Billet_Wh...pters_s/25.htm
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/...for-Corvette_4
http://www.ezaccessory.com/Billet_Wh...pters_s/25.htm
Can you post a picture for me? Thanks for the info
01-31-2013, 01:26 PM
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01-31-2013, 01:29 PM
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I have the C5 Y2K wheels on mine.
I like the way it looks and drive. I'm a fan!
I, too, got some 2.5" spacers for mine off of Ebay for $180 shipped for all 4.
My Y2k wheels are the chrome OEM sizes and all. So the fronts tuck in a bit. Try to go aftermarket like above and get a 2.5" backspace on all 4 rims. I think you would like that much better.
I like the way it looks and drive. I'm a fan!
I, too, got some 2.5" spacers for mine off of Ebay for $180 shipped for all 4.
My Y2k wheels are the chrome OEM sizes and all. So the fronts tuck in a bit. Try to go aftermarket like above and get a 2.5" backspace on all 4 rims. I think you would like that much better.
01-31-2013, 01:44 PM
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17" x 9.5" wheels - http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/...aro_4/C6-Z06_2
Tires are Nitto NT555 Extreme Performance 275/40 ZR17 - http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=275
Tires are Nitto NT555 Extreme Performance 275/40 ZR17 - http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=275
01-31-2013, 01:52 PM
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You might want to check with others about stock trailing arm clearance, mine are Vette Brake Products offset trailing arms. Also, you do loose some turning radius with the wider tires.
