Time for tires
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Le Mans Master
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Time for tires
I changed the rears from 8" wide to 9" wide wheels with 275/40-18 tires. Kumho's Ecsta PS91 Max Performance Summer tire
Had to cut the parking brake brackets and still need to get those welded.
Had to cut the parking brake brackets and still need to get those welded.
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I have 18x 9.5 wheels with 4.75" Backspacing and didn't need to modify anything. same 275 40R 18" tires.
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Le Mans Master
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The tire fit but had very little room until contact. I'll post a picture with the bracket removed showing how much space is there now.
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I don't think any tires on a car could look more perfect on the car than what Cagotzman has on his. Every time I see that picture......I think, yes...THAT is what a C3 Corvette should be running on.
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My favorite wheel/tire combo is the plain 'ol Corvette Rally wheels with 255/60/15 tires, but I do admit that tire choice is quite limited. 18" wheels open C3 Corvette owners up to a whole new world of available tire choices (after working out the backspacing and resolving any rubbing issues).
IMO, 18" is the absolute limit, however, as anything larger starts to look Hooptie-ish (for lack of a better term) and really destroys the classiness of the car. Something about filling those wheel wells with 'sidewall' as opposed to 'rim', or a good balance of both, just looks right. Again - just my opinion.
IMO, 18" is the absolute limit, however, as anything larger starts to look Hooptie-ish (for lack of a better term) and really destroys the classiness of the car. Something about filling those wheel wells with 'sidewall' as opposed to 'rim', or a good balance of both, just looks right. Again - just my opinion.
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Dan
I have to say pictures of your car with those 18's on them, when you put them on years ago.....has always inspired me to consider 18's.....they just look right on your car. I am considering them for my 69 convertible....although I will be satisifed with the 8 inch wheels all around.
I have to say pictures of your car with those 18's on them, when you put them on years ago.....has always inspired me to consider 18's.....they just look right on your car. I am considering them for my 69 convertible....although I will be satisifed with the 8 inch wheels all around.
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