Best custom wheels on a C3?
08-01-2014, 08:50 AM
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Drifting
08-01-2014, 12:39 PM
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Racer
I do like the original, altho I've wanted a set of chrome reverse wheels with baby moons since I was a teenager (can't believe that was 50+ years ago!!). Kinda combined the two. Have a great day, Bill
08-01-2014, 10:32 PM
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Heel & Toe
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American Racing Torq Thrust II 15x8's with 225/70R15 BFG Radial TA.
Just replaced my tires from 1996. Came out in the garage and found a flat. Couldn't have found a better way to convince the wife I needed new rims/tires. Drives so much better.
My questions is now do I keep or sell the originals...
Just replaced my tires from 1996. Came out in the garage and found a flat. Couldn't have found a better way to convince the wife I needed new rims/tires. Drives so much better.
My questions is now do I keep or sell the originals...
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08-03-2014, 09:39 AM
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08-03-2014, 11:44 AM
#331
Racer
It's been a long time since I've posted on this site. Had a project '81 that just never came together (hence the username). Ended up selling it and bought a red '72 that has some nice mods done but I wanted to update the exterior look. This thread and others came in very handy for ideas, especially when it came to sizing and backspacing.
For those who have been curious what an 18" front and 19" rear combo looks like...here you go. Had to go custom built but the tires were surprisingly easy to size/find. These are 18x9 and 19x10 Billet Specialties SLG45s. We'll be moving soon, so I'm waiting to lower it to get rid of the wheel gap until that's complete. What do you think?
For those who have been curious what an 18" front and 19" rear combo looks like...here you go. Had to go custom built but the tires were surprisingly easy to size/find. These are 18x9 and 19x10 Billet Specialties SLG45s. We'll be moving soon, so I'm waiting to lower it to get rid of the wheel gap until that's complete. What do you think?
08-03-2014, 10:30 PM
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Thanks for posting, it looks absolutely stunning and your car proves a c3 can have modern low sidewall tires and still look good. What tires do you have? No rubbing issues up front? I just bought a set of c6 z06 wheels 18x9.5 and 19x12 which i want to fit on my '80. Was looking for pics of a c3 with an 18-19" combo, thanks
255/40ZR18 Front
285/35ZR19 Back
08-31-2016, 11:25 PM
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[QUOTE=curtis74;1556800532]How about these Centerlines?
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Hello, I really like the look of your wheels and tires!! This green looks mint on your vette!! Can you please share what wheel sizes you used, front and back and the tire sizes? I would greatly appreciate your help. Did you have to do any mods for the wheels & tires? Great stance wondering if you lowered the height a bit?
Thanks for your help
Tommy
[/QUOTEHello, I really like the look of your wheels and tires!! This green looks mint on your vette!! Can you please share what wheel sizes you used, front and back and the tire sizes? I would greatly appreciate your help. Did you have to do any mods for the wheels & tires? Great stance wondering if you lowered the height a bit?
Thanks for your help
Tommy
03-08-2017, 07:54 PM
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these right after delivery, 15x8.5
2 days later back from polish, mirror like finish
on car and lowered , 255/60r15 on back, 245/60r15 fronts, 26.5 inches from ground to bottom of fender on front, 27.5 in rear to fender not sure if too low
another angle
before pic with stock rims
1980 L82, with 4 speed, wouldn't have bought if automatic
Now rims - in Canadian monopoly money
Western Superlites
15x8.5 with 4" backspace
255/60r15 rear - 27.5 ground to fender
245/60r15 front - 26.5 ground to fender
rims- $800
shipping across Canada -$250
polishing and stuff - $537
lug nuts - $34
Hub centric rings made - $95
Total = $1716
Only thing now, I sitting pretty low, haven't drove it around yet, so hopefully not to low
05-15-2017, 11:45 PM
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Instructor
05-16-2017, 09:59 AM
#338
Team Owner
Always liked this;
05-05-2022, 11:13 PM
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1st Gear
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Great looking C3. Can you share the wheel/tire setup... rim/tire size, offset/back space, any modification, etc, I am looking to do something similar to mine and would like to maximize tire size without any modification.
