68 vs 69 Wheels
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 101
Likes: 2
From: Houston TX
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.
Last edited by LarMan; Nov 14, 2014 at 11:23 AM.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 40,375
Likes: 788
From: Redondo Beach, California
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.
