20" Wheels
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Melting Slicks
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From: Arkansas
20" Wheels
I'm kinda torn between keeping 17's on my car or going with 20" wheels / tires instead.
Part of me likes the look of a lowered C3 tucking a 20 inch rim, I know Onaquest is one, there is also a maroon 80-82 model that was on the site with the same thing. Until recently I seen a C3 from overseas w/ 20" wheels on it. There is something about the look of the car with them. My cars came from the factory with 27" tall tires anyways.
I mean a lot of the big fabricators are using the 20" wheels on the old muscle cars like camaro's, chevelles, etc.
I think this would make my car stand out at a show, but another part of me has a fear of being too "ghetto"
Not really sure what to do at the moment. My minitrucking background says yes.....but another part says no.......
To the guys that have them, what width / BS 20" wheel are you using and what size tire? Also how much drop did you do to your car?
Anybody that has pics would be awsome
Part of me likes the look of a lowered C3 tucking a 20 inch rim, I know Onaquest is one, there is also a maroon 80-82 model that was on the site with the same thing. Until recently I seen a C3 from overseas w/ 20" wheels on it. There is something about the look of the car with them. My cars came from the factory with 27" tall tires anyways.
I mean a lot of the big fabricators are using the 20" wheels on the old muscle cars like camaro's, chevelles, etc.
I think this would make my car stand out at a show, but another part of me has a fear of being too "ghetto"
Not really sure what to do at the moment. My minitrucking background says yes.....but another part says no.......
To the guys that have them, what width / BS 20" wheel are you using and what size tire? Also how much drop did you do to your car?
Anybody that has pics would be awsome
Safety Car
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From: WAY DEEP INSIDE AMERICO,YES YOU LIVE HERE TO!! TX
I don't like 20's!! But RED82 and GROOVYJAY have some BADAZZ rides with 20's..
here is 82Red's vette
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/600424
Last edited by MEGALADON; Jan 24, 2007 at 06:24 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Arkansas
Here are a few pics...if it's yours I'm sorry. These are examples of what got me thinking about 20" wheels....I really like the stance of these cars. 
Please chime in and let me know the specs if you can
I guess I need to start doing a more involved search outside of C3 General, I found this in tech from a few weeks ago. Sorry Guys
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1593580
Please chime in and let me know the specs if you can
I guess I need to start doing a more involved search outside of C3 General, I found this in tech from a few weeks ago. Sorry Guys
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1593580
Last edited by 1982CorvetteDude; Jan 24, 2007 at 06:39 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: St. Charles MO.
My plan is to tuck a 20 up in the rear wheel well so its tucked really nicely, and run 18's up front for a nice staggered look. I saw it on a 57 chevy and it looked killer with the rear's bigger
Racer
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From: Guston KY
Personal preference.
Do what you like and don't worry about what others think.
If you like it then, it's all good.
Me, if I ever upgrade, I'll go with 17's. It's got 15's now.
Do what you like and don't worry about what others think.
If you like it then, it's all good.
Me, if I ever upgrade, I'll go with 17's. It's got 15's now.
Last edited by 79-L-82; Jan 25, 2007 at 09:41 AM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Arkansas
This is what I mean by "ghetto" and this kid calls that a show truck 
After looking at this picture and the vettes with 20" wheels there is a HUGE difference.....they look more at home on the vettes.
After looking at this picture and the vettes with 20" wheels there is a HUGE difference.....they look more at home on the vettes.
Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
20" with a 45 series tire is about 1/4-1/2" bigger in diameter than the stock rim/tire combo.......
mine are 20x9 with 0 offset, 4.5" backspacing
and i lowered the front about 2 inches and no rubbing
b
mine are 20x9 with 0 offset, 4.5" backspacing
and i lowered the front about 2 inches and no rubbing
b
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