C3's with 18" wheels only thread
Jun 8, 2013 | 01:30 PM
Instructor
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From: New Mexico
18 x 8 255-45-18 and 18 X 10 295-45-18
Jun 8, 2013 | 01:30 PM
Pro
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
mac79vette
Does any one have photos of the Centerline Lazer II wheels on a C3 Corvette?
Anyone?
Jun 9, 2013 | 07:25 PM
Burning Brakes
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Jun 9, 2013 | 08:35 PM
Melting Slicks
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Roadworn
18 x 8 255-45-18 and 18 X 10 295-45-18
What wheels are those you have,they look nice
Jun 9, 2013 | 09:34 PM
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Jun 28, 2013 | 09:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
peterman4551
1968
18x8 with 4 inch backspace front
18x9.5 with 5 inch backspace rear, did not relocate e-brake bracket. stock trailing arms
18x8 front 4 inch back spacing 255/45/18 and rear and 18x9 5.5 inch back spacing 285/40/18. The rears fit great but my fronts rub the frame and sway bar big time. I added 1 inch adapters to the fronts but they still rub the frame. So those that say 4 inch back spacing will work using 255/45/18 on 18 X 8 wheels, I don't know how you did it?
Last edited by Bangkok Dean; Jul 24, 2013 at 04:16 AM .
Jul 23, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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Those of you running 17" front and 18" rear wheels was it for looks? Looking at AC-III wheels and max is 17".
Jul 23, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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Quote:
Those of you running 17" front and 18" rear wheels was it for looks? Looking at AC-III wheels and max is 17".
Better tire selection options in 18".
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Jul 23, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
glackore
Better tire selection options in 18".
...not to mention 18's open up a few more brake options.
BTW, I'm pretty sure I caught a shot of your shark on an episode of 'Fast N' Loud' not long ago.
Jul 24, 2013 | 05:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
brent319
After two years mine is getting close to being on the road.
Who makes those wheels you have. They look great!
Jul 24, 2013 | 09:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
supersonicvette
Who makes those wheels you have. They look great!
Pretty sure they are Intro Pentia's, I'd love a set for my '72. The brake options comment makes a lot of sense - greatly appreciate your comments.
Last edited by gdh; Jul 24, 2013 at 09:36 AM .
Jul 24, 2013 | 02:15 PM
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Jul 24, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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Jul 24, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
TheSkunkWorks
...not to mention 18's open up a few more brake options.
BTW, I'm pretty sure I caught a shot of your shark on an episode of 'Fast N' Loud' not long ago.
Yep that was me! Those dorks were filming at the Good-Guys event at Texas Motor Speedway this past spring. That 5 seconds has generated a lot of comments from people I know on and off of the forum.
Jul 24, 2013 | 03:28 PM
Drifting
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Günther-C3
8x17 front and 9,5x18 rear.
That looks so bad ***. Just to confirm, as those these wheels?
http://www.wheelsforless.com/Torq-Th...c_590-2-0.html
Where do you get 18"? They only show 17".
Jul 24, 2013 | 04:57 PM
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The 9,5x18 are custom made. Let them know which diameter, which wide and which offset and they fabricate it for you.
Jul 24, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Günther-C3
8x17 front and 9,5x18 rear.
Awesome Car, Awesome Picture.
Almost looks like it would belong on the Desktop background of "Microsoft windows", with the Blue on Green colours.
Jul 25, 2013 | 01:31 AM
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Last edited by RonL; Jul 25, 2013 at 01:42 AM .
Jul 25, 2013 | 08:53 AM
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Ron, do you have any side pics showing the wheels better. I've been looking at these wheels but would have to be 8" frt and 9.5" rear as I won't likely be adding flares.
Jul 25, 2013 | 09:26 AM
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Sorry for the poor pictures, no room in the garage......Hope this helps.
