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Old 04-07-2018, 09:45 AM
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where is everyone ordering their tires and wheels from? I am looking at CARID but they don't seem to allow for customization for offsets.
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It would all depend on the style of wheel you would like. I’ve spent quite a lot of time researching wheel figment. If you can tell me the style you want, I may be able to find a vendor that can give you the stance you want
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Originally Posted by brent319
That looks nice! Are those the L88 flares? I'm in the process of buying a 68 with the L88 fenders and I'd like to know what size your tires are on those 18" rims?
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These are the 16s that get used for street duty, about 20 years old.

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Originally Posted by titanle
That looks nice! Are those the L88 flares? I'm in the process of buying a 68 with the L88 fenders and I'd like to know what size your tires are on those 18" rims?
Sorry. I wish I could help you but the flares are from a non supporting vendor. I can not answer your question or I will get another warning.
I can tell you my tires are 335/30/18 in the back. I believe the fronts are 275 35 18's I don't replace them as much so I don't remember. :-)
FYI the 335/30/18 is getting hard to find. There is a Toyo Proxy, Nitto 555 drag radial, a Perelli that is stupid expensive. I think at times there are still G force rivals, but they are hard to find.
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Sorry about the angle lol not very good for checking out the wheels/rims but then again...I’ve always been more of an a** guy 😎👍🏼
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Thanks!
I have uploaded this photo to other threads, but here it is updated again!

Up for the winter but not before putting just over a thousand miles on the odometer this year.




Im sure you said it in the original post but I must know...what are your wheels and tires. They look so good! I want something a little different but not too crazy and these are perfect. Still maintains a classic look but also modern. Love it 😁👍🏼
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Originally Posted by mikeym8414


Im sure you said it in the original post but I must know...what are your wheels and tires. They look so good! I want something a little different but not too crazy and these are perfect. Still maintains a classic look but also modern. Love it 😁👍🏼

Thank you for the positive feedback!

The wheels are CCW (Complete Custom Wheel).
The tires are Michelin Pilot Sport P2's.

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I'm finally have the car sitting back on the ground so now I can add it to this list. Wheels are Riddler 650.... 18x9.5 rear and 18x8 front. Even though there has been some major upgrades underneath, the wheels have had the biggest visual impact. Ride heights and alignment have not been adjusted yet but I'm liking it.
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Originally Posted by Acidgypsy
Thanks!
I have uploaded this photo to other threads, but here it is updated again!

Up for the winter but not before putting just over a thousand miles on the odometer this year.




Your car looks badass!!! One of the nicest I've seen, good job!! What are the specs on your wheels? And are you running spacers with those flares?

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Front 18.85 rear 18.95 foose rims

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Originally Posted by titanle
Your car looks badass!!! One of the nicest I've seen, good job!! What are the specs on your wheels? And are you running spacers with those flares?

Cheers
Thank you very much!

No Spacers.
4" flares on rear 2" on front.
Offset rear trailing arms.
18x10.5 Front Rims & 275/35R18 tires
18x12.5 Rear Rims & 335/30R18 tires
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18x8 18x9 US mags rambler 245/45/18+ 275/40/18

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^^^ Nice! How was the fit?
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^^^ Nice! How was the fit?
Had to relocate the parking brake cable, havent checked it for rub at full lock yet.
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Hello,
I followed your examples and I bought American Racing in 18 inches. 285X45 tires at the rear, and 245X45 at the front. It was necessary to modify the the parking brake cable. I have to add wideners to the front, but they are not yet mounted.
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Old 06-30-2018, 04:30 PM
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Very nice. I really like the simple, clean, unbusy look of these guys.....nice job.


Originally Posted by Philb47
Hello,
I followed your examples and I bought American Racing in 18 inches. 285X45 tires at the rear, and 245X45 at the front. It was necessary to modify the the parking brake cable. I have to add wideners to the front, but they are not yet mounted.
Here are some photos :





Phil.
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Originally Posted by txfatboy1
I'm finally have the car sitting back on the ground so now I can add it to this list. Wheels are Riddler 650.... 18x9.5 rear and 18x8 front. Even though there has been some major upgrades underneath, the wheels have had the biggest visual impact. Ride heights and alignment have not been adjusted yet but I'm liking it.
looks great, what suspension are you running?
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Originally Posted by carriljc
Very nice. I really like the simple, clean, unbusy look of these guys.....nice job.
Thank you for the comment. Alas, if the car is beautiful, the engine has a very blocking problem at the moment ... (See https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...cylinders.html)

Phil.

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