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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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I have a 1982 silver blue vette, and i was loking to change the wheels from the original ralley wheels. (Just for something different) Any suggestions?


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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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YJ8s. They were optional for 82.

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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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Thanks for the quick reply, but i forgot to mention that i alredy have a set of yJ8s i was looking for something else.... aftermarket maybe?? Let me know what you think
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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I kinda like aftermarket wheels myself...
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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I am partial to BOSS 338's. I chose 18" because there are so many 255-width tires to chose from.

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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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MN80Vette - I really like those wheels. Did you pick them up locally? Been thinking next time I need tires (which will be soon) on switching rims....



Me? I've got the Corvette America chrome rims... Sporting a factory look with a little something extra.


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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 09:50 AM
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Maybe try and find a set of CE wheels. Otherwise any Torque Thrust style wheels would look good.
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I had American Racing 200S on my '69 for decades. I think they compliment the C3 styling.
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Originally Posted by MN80Vette
I am partial to BOSS 338's. I chose 18" because there are so many 255-width tires to chose from.

I think these would look great on a silver blue car.
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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I went with old school.

Love them.
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Here is the vette with yj8's.
What do you think?

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What's the budget? Try to narrow the choises. Do a search using "17s". There is hours of reading with lots of pictures. Once you get and idea of what you like I'm sure we can help you spend your money.
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I really like the C4 sawblade wheels on the 80-82 vettes...

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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Xanthophyll
MN80Vette - I really like those wheels. Did you pick them up locally? Been thinking next time I need tires (which will be soon) on switching rims....



Me? I've got the Corvette America chrome rims... Sporting a factory look with a little something extra.

I love those wheels and have considered them for months but the increasing lack of 15" tires is holding me back.
Could you post a full side view of your car, it just may put me over the top!!!

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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 82_Vette_T-Top
http://s1094.photobucket.com/albums/...rent=photo.jpg

Here is the vette with yj8's.
What do you think?

By the way, how do you make your pic appear in your post.
Copy the IMG file and it will appear in your post.
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Xanthophyll
MN80Vette - I really like those wheels. Did you pick them up locally? Been thinking next time I need tires (which will be soon) on switching rims....
No, I bought them on eBay, but they are available from quite a few vendors too.

BTW, they come in gray/polished, black/polished, and chrome too:
BOSS Motorports - Style 338
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Originally Posted by 82_Vette_T-Top
http://s1094.photobucket.com/albums/...rent=photo.jpg

Here is the vette with yj8's.
What do you think?

By the way, how do you make your pic appear in your post.
I'd keep those you have, just have them polished out, Getting my same wheels polished out for $260 to mirror like finish
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 08:48 AM
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Probably the most common wheel on a C3....American Racing Torque Thrust IIs



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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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I really love centerline wheels for the quality and variety. Here are my Champ 506 series in 18"

http://centerlinewheels.com/wheels_d...d=35&sw_id=459


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