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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Jethrotracey
2 x 255/45/18 Nittio Invo's 2 x 245/45/18 Nittio Invo's red-walled fitted to American Racing VN327 Rally wheels 18" x 8" all round.



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I have typed and erased a few replies as just couldn't find the right words. So I'll leave it at this: your vette is just too for words
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 02:48 PM
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Love the color!
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Old Sep 13, 2014 | 07:46 PM
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Old Sep 13, 2014 | 09:10 PM
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My 76 with intro pentia 18s

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Old Sep 13, 2014 | 09:19 PM
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Old Sep 13, 2014 | 10:58 PM
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Man! Lots of beautiful cars on this page.
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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 03:58 PM
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Just got the car back down off the lift after restoring the rear end and now happy to share the new shoes. Boss 338s, 18x9.5s rear and 17x8s front.
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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 07:15 PM
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some pics of my new 18x12 rear wheels

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Originally Posted by groovyjay
That looks perfect! We need to see more pics of it!!!!!
Here ya go Buddy and thanks for all the great feed back lads....

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Old Oct 24, 2014 | 01:55 AM
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[QUOTE=Jethrotracey;1588102942]Here ya go Buddy and thanks for all the great feed back lads....


Looking Good Jethro...
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Old Oct 26, 2014 | 08:29 AM
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Centerline Lazer 18" x 8" and 235/50ZR-18 BFGoodrich g-Force Sport COMP-2s... Very happy with the way this changed the look...

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Rogman, thanks for posting the pics. I've seen those wheels advertised and always wondered how they woukd look on our C3's - BEAUTIFUL what backspacing dis you go with?

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Old Oct 26, 2014 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Jethrotracey
Here ya go Buddy and thanks for all the great feed back lads....
Jethro looks stunning, trying to get my dad to do a set on his '69.
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Old Oct 26, 2014 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by gdh
Rogman, thanks for posting the pics. I've seen those wheels advertised and always wondered how they woukd look on our C3's - BEAUTIFUL what backspacing dis you go with?
Thanks much...

Pretty sure I got 4" back space... Let me dig through my paperwork to make sure...

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Originally Posted by corvettedave383
some pics of my new 18x12 rear wheels



Can you please share your wheels and tires setup?

Thank you.
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Originally Posted by gdh
Rogman, thanks for posting the pics. I've seen those wheels advertised and always wondered how they woukd look on our C3's - BEAUTIFUL what backspacing dis you go with?
Up the page a little higher in post 465 you can see the same Centerline rim in a 18" x 9.5" with a 5" back space on the rear. I moved the e-brake cable to the top of the trailing arm, but there is plenty of room to spare in back. I am running a 275 / 40 tire on the rear and I have had no rubbing issues in the fender flair area either. Fronts are 18" x8" with a 4" BS. Tire is a 255/ 45. Dave

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My 76 with intro pentia 18s





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Old Nov 30, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by tixeon
Up the page a little higher in post 465 you can see the same Centerline rim in a 18" x 9.5" with a 5" back space on the rear. I moved the e-brake cable to the top of the trailing arm, but there is plenty of room to spare in back. I am running a 275 / 40 tire on the rear and I have had no rubbing issues in the fender flair area either. Fronts are 18" x8" with a 4" BS. Tire is a 255/ 45. Dave
Sorry Dave I must have missed that earlier post. Those rims look fantastic on your vette.
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Here is my latest. Lowered 1 1/2 last week with VBP 550 front springs and VBP 330 1/2 short composite spring. Boss 18 inch 338 8" on Front and 9.5 on rear. Got the stance I want.
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