68 vs 69 Wheels
11-14-2014, 10:22 AM
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68 vs 69 Wheels
I have a loose understanding of the differences between 1968 & 1969 vettes (door handles, door panel thicknesses, wheels, motors ...).
But on the wheels... I understand the 1968 has 15x7 wheels and other C3 had 15x8.
My question is: Could you put 15x8s on a 1968? Are the half-shafts, rotors, rear suspension geometry all the same or would the 8" not fit?
Thanks.
But on the wheels... I understand the 1968 has 15x7 wheels and other C3 had 15x8.
My question is: Could you put 15x8s on a 1968? Are the half-shafts, rotors, rear suspension geometry all the same or would the 8" not fit?
Thanks.
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11-14-2014, 10:40 AM
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11-14-2014, 11:40 AM
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annnnnd the next answer is:
P255 60R 15 (x 8")
or
P235 70R15 (x 8")
(Tires which will not rub)
P255 60R 15 (x 8")
or
P235 70R15 (x 8")
(Tires which will not rub)
11-14-2014, 10:29 PM
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No problem with the 8 inch wheels. You'll still have a lot of room.
17 inch wheels on my 68 and 18 inch wheels on the 70. There's a big thread here on CF C3 about 18 inch wheels. With 18 inch wheels, you have a big selection of tires. With offset trailing arms, you can get 9.5 inch rim widths on 18 inch wheels.
17 inch wheels on my 68 and 18 inch wheels on the 70. There's a big thread here on CF C3 about 18 inch wheels. With 18 inch wheels, you have a big selection of tires. With offset trailing arms, you can get 9.5 inch rim widths on 18 inch wheels.