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I am looking at these wheels. I like the 18” but they don’t go higher in width as the 17”. Thoughts? Will these fit?

is there a benefit for staggered? I was wanting 18x8 in front and 18x9.5 in rear. But none offered 9.5 in 18’s. Would it be better to stagger or get 18x8 all around



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Keep searching and find that wheel style in an 18". Way more tire selection than 17".

Edit: This is close to the 17" you posted: https://www.ridlerwheel.com/695-chrome

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Keep searching and find that wheel style in an 18". Way more tire selection than 17".

Edit: This is close to the 17" you posted: https://www.ridlerwheel.com/695-chrome
These are the ones I went with!

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Ridlers? What set up is that? Those look sweet.
Where did you get them and what year did you slap them on?
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Originally Posted by Stuey1975
I am looking at these wheels. I like the 18” but they don’t go higher in width as the 17”. Thoughts? Will these fit?

is there a benefit for staggered? I was wanting 18x8 in front and 18x9.5 in rear. But none offered 9.5 in 18’s. Would it be better to stagger or get 18x8 all around


https://www.chevydiy.com/c3-corvette...tire-upgrades/

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Originally Posted by Stuey1975
Ridlers? What set up is that? Those look sweet.
Where did you get them and what year did you slap them on?
I got 18x8 front, 18x9.5 rear, with 245/45 front, 295/40 rear, (kept the same tire height so don't have to mess with speedo!), all Nitto 555G2.

I got them from a 4WD specialist in AL (IIRC), can't remember the name, I'll ETA later when I find the card.
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