need info. on 68 wheels
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2025 C3 ('68-'73) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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It will fit......but the 68' is not as wide as a 69'
15x7 vs 15x8
If i recall i tried this once years back & it did fit but going to the inside of the wheel it came up a little short, meaning didn't go in deep enough towards the lugs & there was a space that was noticeable. Trying to remember if the problem was the wheel size, repro beauty rings, or the wrong ones period, either for a camrao or chevelle.......?
I'm going to check my NCRS book & see if it gives different measurements for the 2, i'll get back to you shortly..........
i'm a getting old..........
15x7 vs 15x8
If i recall i tried this once years back & it did fit but going to the inside of the wheel it came up a little short, meaning didn't go in deep enough towards the lugs & there was a space that was noticeable. Trying to remember if the problem was the wheel size, repro beauty rings, or the wrong ones period, either for a camrao or chevelle.......?
I'm going to check my NCRS book & see if it gives different measurements for the 2, i'll get back to you shortly..........
i'm a getting old..........
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: ohio
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 485
Likes: 7
From: ohio
It will fit......but the 68' is not as wide as a 69'
15x7 vs 15x8
If i recall i tried this once years back & it did fit but going to the inside of the wheel it came up a little short, meaning didn't go in deep enough towards the lugs & there was a space that was noticeable. Trying to remember if the problem was the wheel size, repro beauty rings, or the wrong ones period, either for a camrao or chevelle.......?
I'm going to check my NCRS book & see if it gives different measurements for the 2, i'll get back to you shortly..........
i'm a getting old..........
15x7 vs 15x8
If i recall i tried this once years back & it did fit but going to the inside of the wheel it came up a little short, meaning didn't go in deep enough towards the lugs & there was a space that was noticeable. Trying to remember if the problem was the wheel size, repro beauty rings, or the wrong ones period, either for a camrao or chevelle.......?
I'm going to check my NCRS book & see if it gives different measurements for the 2, i'll get back to you shortly..........
i'm a getting old..........
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Yooperville MI
If you look at an 8" wheel there is a gap between the ring and the spoke section. With the '68 7" wheels, the ring sits very close to the spoke section.
I used to use the 7" Vette wheels on old muscle cars back in the day because they had the deep look but they didn't interfere with the body like the 8" wheels. For example, this Camaro has 15X7 Vette wheels in the rear and 15X7 passenger car wheels in front. Notice how close the trim ring is to the spoke section. The passenger wheels on the front have narrow trim rings. No clearance issues with this set up as there would have been with 8" wheels.
Last edited by crazywelder; Mar 16, 2007 at 09:51 PM.
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: ohio
Thanks you very much.....You've resolved my situation. I know the numbers and date codes on the 7 inch vette wheels, but wasn't certain about the difference of the vette and chev. wheel.
I understand completely your discription, and appreciate your time...especially the picture.
I spent several years in Traverse City, how close is this to you?
I understand completely your discription, and appreciate your time...especially the picture.
I spent several years in Traverse City, how close is this to you?
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