Crager SS Rims
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Crager SS Rims
Anyone have these rims (Crager SS) on their shark? Thinking about them. They make a 15x8 model. Will I need a spacer to clear the caliper?? Any info would help. Thanks in advance. L8TER, Paul.
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Re: Crager SS Rims (Ed T)
Ed T, I'd like to see the pic to. If you want you can email the pic to me and I'll post it if you want me to, or won't post it if you don't want me to (that sound's confusing, I hope it isn't :crazy: )
Does anyone know of other 15x8 wheels that will fit on a C3. I seem to recall an article in Hot Rod magazine many years ago that listed what wheels were interchangeable for different models. I didn't have a Corvette then and I don't even recall if Corvette was on the list. But, I've wondered if later model Camaro (or other model) wheels would fit my car.
[Modified by jerryp58, 8:00 PM 9/7/2001]
Does anyone know of other 15x8 wheels that will fit on a C3. I seem to recall an article in Hot Rod magazine many years ago that listed what wheels were interchangeable for different models. I didn't have a Corvette then and I don't even recall if Corvette was on the list. But, I've wondered if later model Camaro (or other model) wheels would fit my car.
[Modified by jerryp58, 8:00 PM 9/7/2001]
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Re: Crager SS Rims (Vettesic)
I had aluminum slotted factory wheels on mine when I bought it but wanted something a little flashier.
I tried Cragar SS wheels too but they wouldn't clear the calipers without a spacer and I don't care for the spacers too much. I always liked the American Racing 200s wheel and it was a "period" correct wheel, so to speak, and they didn't need a spacer for clearance. I don't plan on altering the "look" of this particular car but I like the way these wheels look on it.
Just my .02... :yesnod:
[Modified by Cajun75, 7:03 PM 9/7/2001]
I tried Cragar SS wheels too but they wouldn't clear the calipers without a spacer and I don't care for the spacers too much. I always liked the American Racing 200s wheel and it was a "period" correct wheel, so to speak, and they didn't need a spacer for clearance. I don't plan on altering the "look" of this particular car but I like the way these wheels look on it.
Just my .02... :yesnod:
[Modified by Cajun75, 7:03 PM 9/7/2001]
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Re: Crager SS Rims (Vettesic)
You know, I actually have 15x8 Cragar SS wheels on mine, and I don't know if it has spacers
Guess I should take off the wheel and check.But, she's in the shop right now with a broken valve spring, but I'll check after I get her back.
Des
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Re: Crager SS Rims (Ed T)
Here are the pics of Ed T's '71 with American Racing wheels. Thanks.
http://users.erols.com/jerryp58/corvette/71wheels1.jpg
http://users.erols.com/jerryp58/corvette/71wheels2.jpg
http://users.erols.com/jerryp58/corvette/71wheels3.jpg
OK, Got it that time, scratch this(Ed, I didn't get the Crager's on the '73 :confused: )
Here's the '73:
http://users.erols.com/jerryp58/corvette/73wheels.jpg
Very nice looking :cool:
[Modified by jerryp58, 10:20 PM 9/7/2001]
http://users.erols.com/jerryp58/corvette/71wheels1.jpg
http://users.erols.com/jerryp58/corvette/71wheels2.jpg
http://users.erols.com/jerryp58/corvette/71wheels3.jpg
OK, Got it that time, scratch this(Ed, I didn't get the Crager's on the '73 :confused: )
Here's the '73:
http://users.erols.com/jerryp58/corvette/73wheels.jpg
Very nice looking :cool:
[Modified by jerryp58, 10:20 PM 9/7/2001]
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Re: Crager SS Rims (Ed T)
"I am a retard with the computer"
LOL :lol:
If there's one thing I enjoy about working on computers 8 hours a day, it's that I might actually learn something useful for "playing" on the forum :yesnod:
LOL :lol:
If there's one thing I enjoy about working on computers 8 hours a day, it's that I might actually learn something useful for "playing" on the forum :yesnod:
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Re: Crager SS Rims (Vettesic)
I love those damn wheels. They're cool, because they're in keeping with the period of these cars. I like them more than the newer styles. Great choice. :yesnod:
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Re: Crager SS Rims (joeveto)
Those AR 200 were alternates also. I contacted Cragar Co. itself. This is the kit needed to mount S/S wheels on a shark. Spacer kit #29200. Two kits are needed. Each kit comes with: 2-spacers, 10 lug nuts, 10 washers. The rims can be ordered from Pep Boys, Jegs, Summit, S&K Speed, ect. L8TER, PAul.
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Re: Crager SS Rims (yellow 72)
I also have always liked the look of the Crager SS rims, but I wasn willing to ride around with spacers so I chose Torque Thrust ll's they look very similar to the Crager SS rims and they fit.
Gary
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Re: Crager SS Rims (TheVetteDude)
The vette dude
What size rims are you running on your car?? I like the sidewall were theres not to little and not to much :yesnod:
Also how would I go about finding the different sized tires for the tt2's so I can check for prices??
ZD
What size rims are you running on your car?? I like the sidewall were theres not to little and not to much :yesnod:
Also how would I go about finding the different sized tires for the tt2's so I can check for prices??
ZD
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Re: Crager SS Rims (Vettesic)
you need at least 1/2 inch of spacing!
I tried a 7/16 inch spacer but the wheels were still hitting the calipers.
Olivier
I tried a 7/16 inch spacer but the wheels were still hitting the calipers.
Olivier
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Re: Crager SS Rims (Vettesic)
I have Crager SS with spinners , 15 X 6" on my 66....unfortunately you need 1/2" spacer.....to clear roters, the spacers are available from Crager , I have always lliked the retro look...........
