Cheap Wheels For Snows!

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Dec 1, 2005 | 08:03 AM

Runner81

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Cheap Wheels For Snows!

Gotta drive my shark this winter (up north) and don't want to trash my factory alloys. Anyone know a cheap source for the plain steel (rallye) wheels? I saw them at Ecklers for $80/per, but would like to spend even less. Anyone know about any "packages" that include snows/tires? And can I use a slightly taller tire to get some addl road clearance without it hitting the wheel well?
Thanks all, regards to UKP.

Dec 1, 2005 | 08:23 AM

GDaina

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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio

Why not look for a beater in the 500 dollar range? In the long run the 500 spent on a beater will be chump change compared to what salt does to the frame and components...

Dec 1, 2005 | 10:18 AM

rihwoods

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Just for giggles/tee hee's,i plugged my Vette into Tire Racks site for a snow tire package...this is the response:

"Due to the unique technical aspects of this application, we are currently not accepting online orders for snow-tire and wheel packages
for your 1978 Chevrolet Corvette . Please call (888) 541-1777 to speak with one of our specialists about available products."

Think there is a message there...

Dec 1, 2005 | 03:26 PM

NHvette

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From: I can walk to MA

What's UKP ?

Junkyard ... steel wheel ... 15x7 or 15x8 with 4 3/4" bolt pattern.
If lucky, you might even find some with decent snows mounted.

Dec 1, 2005 | 03:33 PM

johns73

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From: Dresser WI

After you get the snows mounted go to tha hardware store and get about 500 machine screws and install them in the snow tires for extra traction.

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