another aftermarket wheels question
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another aftermarket wheels question
hey folks, newbie here, looking for a little help...got a great deal on a set of (4) 19 x 9.5'' tires that i wanna put on my 1980. someone told me that they will fit the rear, but not the front unless i add fender flares
(which i would never do) - but said that 8.5'' would fit the front with the proper backspacing...found a couple members that have the 9.5'' on the front with adapters, but i'd prefer not to use them if possible.
i have'nt bought my rims yet, and was wondering if i should go with 9.5'' on the back, and the 8.5'' on the front...and just buy a couple more tires...have also heard about the need to remove, or replace the sway bar, and/or park brake cable...
any insight that could be provided would be greatly appreciated!
(which i would never do) - but said that 8.5'' would fit the front with the proper backspacing...found a couple members that have the 9.5'' on the front with adapters, but i'd prefer not to use them if possible.
i have'nt bought my rims yet, and was wondering if i should go with 9.5'' on the back, and the 8.5'' on the front...and just buy a couple more tires...have also heard about the need to remove, or replace the sway bar, and/or park brake cable...
any insight that could be provided would be greatly appreciated!
Last edited by freckleface; Jun 7, 2007 at 12:25 AM.
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freckleface -- many of us who have been doing this for a while (I count my time in decades) know that a "good deal" on one part can turn into a more costly situation than we first imagine.
My advice would be to resell the big tires and buy a set that are proven to fit your Vette. I'm kinda old schooland and run 15's, but there are a lot of C3s out there with 17's front and back.
good luck
My advice would be to resell the big tires and buy a set that are proven to fit your Vette. I'm kinda old schooland and run 15's, but there are a lot of C3s out there with 17's front and back.
good luck
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From: oakville ontario
freckleface -- many of us who have been doing this for a while (I count my time in decades) know that a "good deal" on one part can turn into a more costly situation than we first imagine.
My advice would be to resell the big tires and buy a set that are proven to fit your Vette. I'm kinda old schooland and run 15's, but there are a lot of C3s out there with 17's front and back.
good luck
My advice would be to resell the big tires and buy a set that are proven to fit your Vette. I'm kinda old schooland and run 15's, but there are a lot of C3s out there with 17's front and back.
good luck
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I'm going with either 18s or 19s on my '70. Still havent looked into it much, so dont have alot of help for you, but in the resto-mod segmant 18-19 even 20s arent uncommon, and I love the look. Also note, i am the most unbling person ever. If I run into anything as far as fitment goes i'll let you know. Do you have pics, and or wheel specs, like brand and backspacing etc...?
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thanks alot...not much info on the backspacing possibilities yet, but the rims are gonna be foose speedsters...i found a better price than the one posted here!
http://www.thewheelconnection.com/ph...&brandsearch=1
http://www.thewheelconnection.com/ph...&brandsearch=1
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I found this on another site. Not sure what size but there is a good chance you won't see another one like it at your next Corvette show n shine.
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Without knowing much about the backspace, looking at those wheels you will have a hard time fitting them to a C3. The spokes sit flush to the outside while C3's need a dish toward the middle. They would probably work on C4's and up but it looks like you'll need at least a 2" spacer and forget the 9.5's unless you do some silly things to the ride height in the back. /:\
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Look in the C3 wheel pics section.
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Without knowing much about the backspace, looking at those wheels you will have a hard time fitting them to a C3. The spokes sit flush to the outside while C3's need a dish toward the middle. They would probably work on C4's and up but it looks like you'll need at least a 2" spacer and forget the 9.5's unless you do some silly things to the ride height in the back. /:\
