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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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Did the '73 come with 15x7 or 15x8 wheels? If the tires are still on the rims, how can I tell what size are they? Any type of code or stamping? The owner thinks they came off a camaro. He is not sure. Any hints or ways to measure or tell? Thanks
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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15x8, size is stamped on the inside of the wheel.

No need to remove tires, simply unmount the wheel and clean off the dirt build up on the inside.

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Near the valve stem is a date code:

K 1 3 4 (Valve Stem) 12 A Z

Where K = Kelsey, 1 = chevy, 3 = year, 4 = month, 12=day of month, and A Z is the code for 73 corvette wheel. So if AZ then you have the correct wheel. Post the code and someone here should be able to tell you what you have.
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