C6 Rims on a 1979 C3
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C6 Rims on a 1979 C3
My dad has a set of stock rims from his 2007 Corvette sitting around with tires, so I want to see if it is possible to install them on my 1979 Corvette.
We removed the back wheel, and compared the back spacing, and it appears to be a 4 inch difference.
The current rims on my car measured 4.75 inches from the hub to the outer edge of the tire.
The stock 2007 rear rims measured 8.75 inches from the hub to the outer edge of the tire.
That gave us a difference of 4 inches, making me think I need a 4 inch spacer?
Are 4 inch spacers even made or can I possibly get away with just a 3.5 inch spacer?
I have seen pictures of it done, but I cannot find spacers this large. Is there any other way of accomplishing this?
Anyone's comments that has had actual experience doing this mod would be great!
Thanks in advance
We removed the back wheel, and compared the back spacing, and it appears to be a 4 inch difference.
The current rims on my car measured 4.75 inches from the hub to the outer edge of the tire.
The stock 2007 rear rims measured 8.75 inches from the hub to the outer edge of the tire.
That gave us a difference of 4 inches, making me think I need a 4 inch spacer?
Are 4 inch spacers even made or can I possibly get away with just a 3.5 inch spacer?
I have seen pictures of it done, but I cannot find spacers this large. Is there any other way of accomplishing this?
Anyone's comments that has had actual experience doing this mod would be great!
Thanks in advance
Last edited by Exdeath; Oct 11, 2009 at 09:08 AM.
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Don't use a spacer.
Use an adapter that bolts to the spindle lugs.
http://www.mcjackscorvettes.com/wheelsrims.htm
Use an adapter that bolts to the spindle lugs.
http://www.mcjackscorvettes.com/wheelsrims.htm
