TheSaint

I think i have asked about this here before but i could not find the topic searching the forum

Any knows if 1979 Camaro 15x7 turbine wheels fit the 1963-67 Corvette with disc brakes?
There are 205/70/15 white wall tires on the wheels

Any members here knows what the backspace is?

I only have knock off wheels for my car i would not mind having a set of 4 turbine wheels if the wheels fit my car since i can get 4 wheels for a okay price

Here is a picture of the wheels

Kerrmudgeon

They sure do Roger, and no spacer needed. I'm restoring a set for my 62 and several members are running them here on C2 or 3s. Pauly has them on his (see pic) Cheaper than knock offs and the same look. I'm surprised you found a set over there....they're getting hard to find on this side of the pond. They only came on a couple of years of Cameros and were the optional wheels.

C-1 Generation 2

They should bolt on ok but now sure if the factory center cap can be used.
On the C-1s the spindle is too long to have a factory center cap on the steel 5-spoke wheels off a 79 Camaro.
One time I swapped the 15" TT IIs off the 62 on my wife 79 Camaro to check to see if had a bent 5-spoke. Put the Camaro wheels on the 62 and couldn't use the center cap.
White 5-spokes on a maroon 62 Corvette was not very appealing.

tubman

I was going to ask why you would want to do it until I saw the picture of the blue '69. Now I won't.

Bluestripe67

The wheels on Pauly's car are not Camaro wheels. They are Western or Ansen. Dennis

toddalin

I have the "generic version" on my '64. They are similar to the Z-28 models except that they also fit Chrysler and Ford. They do not accept the Corvette disk calipers without a thin spacer. The backspacing is ~3-3/4" - 3-7/8".

The Camaro wheels may have different back spacing and may work with the disks. By the time they fitted these on Camaros, front disks were common and because these were used on the Z-28s, they would have had front disk brakes. But Camaro disks are not the same as Corvette disks..., so...

As for the spinners and cones, Custom Wheel Accessories has these pieces, though I did have a set of four spacers made to properly situate the cones. If you decide to go this route, I can tell you what pieces you would need.

TheSaint

Thanks for the replys

I really like the look of the wheels on Toddalin 1964 Corvette coupe and also the look of the blue 69 Corvette
I think the wheels looks wider compared to the knock offs

Will the wheels bolt right on both drum brake and disk brake 1963 and newer Corvettes without any need for the use of spacers?

If using 214/70/15 tires will the tires come close to the fender lip of the car? The rear spring and park brake cable?

Are you sure that i do not have to use any spacers to have the rims clear the brake calipers? No chance that the wheels and tires will hit the denders?

I have knock off wheels on my 1964 coupe but i would not mind having a set of 5 turbine wheels that fasten with 5 lug nuts
So if the Camaro 15x7 turbine wheels fit my 64 coupe converted to disk brakes and i do not have to use any spacers to make them fit is good news

I am thinking of painting the turbine wheels like the 1965 KO`s and put cones and spinners on them.
The 205/70/15 white wall tires that comes with them might be old but i would like them to be 215/70/15

Can i use 225/65/15 on the rear without worrying the tires will hit the fender lip?

I have seen this wheels for sale in the US and i am not even close to pay that price for them
I was surprised to see these wheels for sale up here myself


Lets say that they are really cheap

66since71

I'm running those Z28 wheels on my '66.

They absolutely need a spacer to clear the Corvette 4 piston calipers. My spacers are about 1/4" (+/- 1/16, I'll check and let you know.) and the calipers are real close but do clear.

That wheel is 15x7, 4.25 back spacing. With the spacer it's effectively 4.0" BS.

I'm currently running 225-65x15 Pirellis. Unfortunately they are no longer available in the US. They clear the fender lips front and rear. Ive also run 225-70x15 with clearance, so 215's would work on my car.

Chassis changes I made included:
Tying the parking brake cable to the side if the trailing arm with a large stainless hose clamp.
Shimming the front bump stops 1" as insurance against hitting the fender lip at full steering lock
I run negative 1 degree camber front and rear, for cornering bite, but it also makes a little extra clearance.
I run extended reach lug nuts with the spacers (absolutely necessary for safety IMO). I'll get you details on the correct washer to emulate the OEM lug nuts
Finally, I have a shortened main leaf on the rear spring. It was not there with the 225-70 tires, so I don't think you'll need it. I had it for some 255-50 Hoosier tires I ran auto crossing.

Expect some begnin rubbing on the frame and sway bar in the front, at full steering lock. Everything it rubs on is smooth.

Look for a follow up on the exact spacer thickness, and the lugnut washers.

Harry

Easy Rhino

They really look good as an alternative to the knock-offs.

toddalin

That's because they are. The Corvette midyear knock-offs are 6" wide and the Western turbines/Z-28 s are 7" wide. BTW, the wheels on the '69 are not the same. They are more similar to the Corvette knock-offs and were also offered in 8" width for C3s in the aftermarket.

66since71

Spacers are 5/16".
Link to pic and details..

http://www.stl-vettes.com/65vette/wh.../c2_wheels.htm


Washer detail coming soon!

Harry

toddalin

There is an alternative to using a spacer.

On my car the interference with the caliper along the back of the "fins" is very minor (front disks). The wheels can be "chucked" to a lathe and this bit of interference ground away. You probably wouldn't even see it from the front unless you were really looking for it. But, my BS is only 3-3/4" - 3-7/8"

Hey, if the price is right...

warrenmj

My first new car was a '78 Z28 with these wheels and I loved the look.

66since71

Lug nut washers.... My receipt shows I bought McGard MCG-78713, 1.224 OD. They are nearly a press fit, but that's good for wheel centering.

Harry

Edit... My notes show the long shank lug nuts as 1".

TheSaint

Thanks a lot for all the help with the measurements of the spacers, length of the suds, well all help i got here