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Can I dig up this topic? I have an option on some decent C5 wheels; 17" front, 18" rear.
I'd like to understand all that comes with using adapters, so here goes: Why would I need to replace the studs when using adapters, but not when using, say, aftermarket TTII's ?
Sorry for the delayed response, I had to pull the wheel to take the pics. To answer the questions and comments:
- The tires are Firestone Firehawk Z rated Run flats.
- Thanks for the advice on the studs. I didn't think of that. After I put the suspension parts on, and before I add the HP's I will replace them.
- The pics of the adapters are below.
Let me know if there are any more questions.
Have a good one!!
Tim
I read an old article involving wheel spacers. I'm putting some C6 wheels on my C3, and the rears will require a 3" spacer. How did yours work out for you, and how long did you run them??
Looks like it's been a while so let's try to revive this thread again. sorry but I'm a new Corvette owner and I got a hold of some C5 rims at a really good price. I've got my 3 inch adapters the rims are the 17 fronts 18 rears. decent 3 inch aluminum adapters from Amazon, problem is I seem to have about 1/16 of an inch of space between the rim and the adapter and I wanted to get a little advice. should I get a small spacer to put behind ,should I trim the edge of the adapter down or maybe an option that I haven't thought of I'd love to hear what you guys have to say. 1979 L3, 3 inch adapter. I'll add a photo is soon as I can figure out how
Last edited by Micheal Davis; 06-04-2017 at 01:45 PM.
Looks like it's been a while so let's try to revive this thread again. sorry but I'm a new Corvette owner and I got a hold of some C5 rims at a really good price. I've got my 3 inch adapters the rims are the 17 fronts 18 rears. decent 3 inch aluminum adapters from Amazon, problem is I seem to have about 1/16 of an inch of space between the rim and the adapter and I wanted to get a little advice. should I get a small spacer to put behind ,should I trim the edge of the adapter down or maybe an option that I haven't thought of I'd love to hear what you guys have to say. 1979 L3, 3 inch adapter. I'll add a photo is soon as I can figure out how
That definitely doesn't look correct. The taper on the center hub looks like the cause
Yeah idk. Here is a photo of the inside of the hub with the rim on. The hub flange is flush against the rim. Hard to see in the photo. I guess i figure it out eventually.
the most important thing is use concentric adapters.
these are 2.5" adapters all 4 corners.
that adapter design/configuration with the radius is stopping the wheel from seating properly.
Do not use that, I would definitely return, and get adapters that do not have that radius present.
I know it has been years for this thread, but it came up in wheel spacer and adapter searches.
If other folks are looking for spacer/adapter sizing for various generation Corvette wheel fit on C3s, I posted some helpful technical documents and a visual calculator link at https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1604241234
11-08-2013, 03:20 PM
