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Old Feb 5, 2024 | 04:06 PM
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Default 1973 Flared What wheels are you using.

I bought a 1973 with wheel flares it has 15" by 10 rallies but look like they are about 2" out. Though about a spacer
but prefer wheels. Any Corvette wheels that can bolt up or they all need a spacer.
Also if you have one and can provide a picture of your car will like to see stance it would be appreciated.
Also I can use lowering bolts but think that the height on the rallies is small and might have vibration issues.

Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Feb 5, 2024 | 11:29 PM
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Suggestion? Try posting some pictures of your '73 from a couple of different angles.That will give somewhat of an idea of what you need. For the best look you what to fill the wheel wells both height and width. So it's not just about how wide a wheel but also about how tall a tire. Plus are you looking to use 15" wheels or are you open to 17" or 18"?
Here's 15"

Here's 18"

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I have a 1969. The flares were originally purchased from Chevrolet back in the day when they sold things like factory flairs and real L-88 hoods. But I digress…

This pic is when I ran 15-inch rims and B.F. Goodrich tires. Originally, they were the old H50-15 (I think). 10 inches wide.



I abandoned 15-inch rims when you could no longer get street/track tires. I went to 17-inch rims and now run Michelin 335/35-17 in the rear.

Please note that somewhere along the line, I relocated the emergency brake cord holder on the rear control arm.





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15 x 10 Torque thrust II ...






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15 x 10 Torque thrust II ...






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Your car looks incredible, did you use spacers? Do you know what back spacing? Did you lower it with lowering bolts if you did do you know which ones.
Thank you killer car!
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Originally Posted by Chevelle540
Your car looks incredible, did you use spacers? Do you know what back spacing? Did you lower it with lowering bolts if you did do you know which ones.
Thank you killer car!
It's a looooong and ongoing story, I was shooting for COOL CAR, but Killer works and thank you. No spacers, 4.5" front and 6" rear.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ssss-back.html

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Try these .... lots of youtube out there.




Oh, and this is a KILLER CAR!




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These HRE wheels hopeful to get on the vette with adapters. They are 285 30 10 front and 345 25 20. They come of a z06 and I will try to make them fit
with the stance those other cars have.



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That silver one with the Hoosiers is bad ***.
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