Share Your C3 Upgraded Wheel/Tire Combo's
07-20-2015, 04:16 PM
#381
17x8 SLP wheels, front and rear 245/40/R17. Fronts are Hankook and rear Contisports, both 95Y.
Front suspension: VB&P 550 lbs springs, 1/2 coil cut.
Rear suspension: VB&P 370 lbs mono spring with VB&P 10" spring bolts, set at about 8"
Originally the wheels came with Talon 245/45/R17 tires. Made less rpm's with those. The Talons were terrible, but I will switch back to a 45 sidewall.
Front suspension: VB&P 550 lbs springs, 1/2 coil cut.
Rear suspension: VB&P 370 lbs mono spring with VB&P 10" spring bolts, set at about 8"
Originally the wheels came with Talon 245/45/R17 tires. Made less rpm's with those. The Talons were terrible, but I will switch back to a 45 sidewall.
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Hood Black (03-24-2024)
07-27-2015, 12:01 AM
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07-27-2015, 12:16 AM
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08-05-2015, 11:47 AM
#386
The suspension I have is VBP Performance Plus full kit with VBP offset trailing arms, and VBP spreader bar. The wheels are aftermarket ( http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3?...Q#.UtaryfY6JZk) C6 Z06 17"x9.5" black powdercoated with red outer banding, tires are Nitto NT555 Extreme Performance 25.55" tall 275/40 ZR17, and wheel adapters (http://www.ezaccessory.com/Billet_Wh...FTJp7AodqHIA-g) are 2.5". All sizes are the same front and rear. The ground to center wheel well lip height for the front is 26.5" and the rear is 27.5".
Here's video of my Vette.
1980 Resto-Mod Corvette - YouTube
Here's video of my Vette.
1980 Resto-Mod Corvette - YouTube
08-05-2015, 11:05 PM
#387
These are the before and after pictures of our 69. The first picture was the day I got her home and the others are after a treatment of Zanio and upgrading the wheels and tires. The new wheels are from American Racing and the tires are 225/70R15 BFG Radial TA. I can't tell you how much the tires improved the ride and drive of the car, was is unbelievable and I love the look.
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Rims look great.
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jaymedic44 (02-25-2020)
08-07-2015, 09:43 AM
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Unfortunately they don't come in a 4" backspace. I should get longer wheel studs and hub centric 1/2 spacers. It fits OK now, but look better with the spacers. Perhaps when I rebuild the rear suspension I will tackle that. Changing the fronts wheel studs is pretty easy, but not as easy for the rear. I like the feel of the 17's versus the 15's, better connected to the road.
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08-12-2015, 06:06 AM
#394
Instructor
here is my 82
wheels are SuperSpokes from Rushforth Wheels :
18x8 (BS=4.0") front and 18x10 (BS=5.5") rear
tires are Michelin Pilot Super Sport (245/45x18 front and 275/40x18 rear)
Suspensions :
front : 550Lbs/in VBP&P springs with koni shocks. 1-1/8" sway bar
rear : Vansteel coilovers and no swaybar for now.
Brakes :
stock rotors with wilwood D8 calipers
wheels are SuperSpokes from Rushforth Wheels :
18x8 (BS=4.0") front and 18x10 (BS=5.5") rear
tires are Michelin Pilot Super Sport (245/45x18 front and 275/40x18 rear)
Suspensions :
front : 550Lbs/in VBP&P springs with koni shocks. 1-1/8" sway bar
rear : Vansteel coilovers and no swaybar for now.
Brakes :
stock rotors with wilwood D8 calipers
Last edited by Vince'82; 08-12-2015 at 06:09 AM.
08-12-2015, 09:06 PM
#396
Race Director
Vince'82 that's a very well thought out color scheme and overall look. Nicely done! 
08-18-2015, 12:11 AM
#398
I had the wheels on for awhile but now the front coilover suspension mods and alignment are done. Now sitting how I like it. SLP ZR1 style wheels with 245-45-17 BFG tires. 4.5" backspace. Only mod was flipping e-brake clip.
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BigBlock 72 (08-15-2021)
08-21-2015, 12:20 PM
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American Eagle 15x8 with 4 inch backspacing. Finally a 15 inch wheel that fits a corvette without any spacers or modifications. They have plenty of caliper clearance and backspacing is the correct 4 inch. Forged wheel weight is 16.5 lbs in the 15x8 version. What is even better yet they are made in the USA. This is the polished version front tires are 235/60 r15 rear are 255/60 r15 Cooper Cobra.
