C3 aftermarket wheels....
Racer
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From: Clearwater FL
Instructor
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From: Fort Myers FL
My daughter has a 76 and I am trying to purchase her a set of rims that she likes "Foose Legend" This is what I have so far wondering if I could get some info on if these will work;
For the front 18x8 w/ 5"backspace (tires 245/45-18) and the rear 18x9.5 w/ 6.60"backspace (+1-5/16" offset) (tires 285/40-18)
I would appreciate any advise or help to make sure this will work properly
For the front 18x8 w/ 5"backspace (tires 245/45-18) and the rear 18x9.5 w/ 6.60"backspace (+1-5/16" offset) (tires 285/40-18)
I would appreciate any advise or help to make sure this will work properly
Race Director
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From: NYC NY
Too much backspace. The front you want 4" backspace for a 8" wheel (although 4.5" will work). In the rear you want 5" backspace for a 9.5" wheel. If you buy those wheels you will need "adapters" to make them work. I would pass till I found something I like with the correct backspace.
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Instructor
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From: Fort Myers FL
Too much backspace. The front you want 4" backspace for a 8" wheel (although 4.5" will work). In the rear you want 5" backspace for a 9.5" wheel. If you buy those wheels you will need "adapters" to make them work. I would pass till I found something I like with the correct backspace.
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Bay FL
Too much backspace. The front you want 4" backspace for a 8" wheel (although 4.5" will work). In the rear you want 5" backspace for a 9.5" wheel. If you buy those wheels you will need "adapters" to make them work. I would pass till I found something I like with the correct backspace.
I am eying the 255-50-17 tires on AR 105M Anthracite 17x8 wheels.
Instructor
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From: Jefferson City Missouri
You had a question about the offset on a C3 wheel? I believe it is -12mm offset. If I am wrong please correct me guys.
Try this link.
http://www.mrw-wheels.com/wheel%20te...t%20chart.html
Try this link.
http://www.mrw-wheels.com/wheel%20te...t%20chart.html
