Share Your C3 Upgraded Wheel/Tire Combo's
#701
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That looks nice. I've been considering these for my '71 coupe.
On these wheels, do you think that a wider tire would fit the the rear, or would it stick out?
I'm thinking 275 in the rear and 255 in front, both on the 18x9.
If I'm correct, that would put the outer edge of the tire out about 1/2" further than yours, and the inner edge of the tire would be about 1/2" closer to the frame rail.
Thanks,
Chris
On these wheels, do you think that a wider tire would fit the the rear, or would it stick out?
I'm thinking 275 in the rear and 255 in front, both on the 18x9.
If I'm correct, that would put the outer edge of the tire out about 1/2" further than yours, and the inner edge of the tire would be about 1/2" closer to the frame rail.
Thanks,
Chris
I have to correct my self, these are not 18x9s, they are 18x8s. So the rim width is pretty much comparable to an original 15x8 with the exception of the offset. Originals had a -3 offset, these are a +1 offset which gives me little more wiggle room. But even then it's pretty close to the parking brake cable. So larger tires would probably rub or you would have to relocate the cable or get more positive offset so you have more clearance.
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CA_WxMan (04-28-2017)
#702
Racer
Chris,
I have to correct my self, these are not 18x9s, they are 18x8s. So the rim width is pretty much comparable to an original 15x8 with the exception of the offset. Originals had a -3 offset, these are a +1 offset which gives me little more wiggle room. But even then it's pretty close to the parking brake cable. So larger tires would probably rub or you would have to relocate the cable or get more positive offset so you have more clearance.
I have to correct my self, these are not 18x9s, they are 18x8s. So the rim width is pretty much comparable to an original 15x8 with the exception of the offset. Originals had a -3 offset, these are a +1 offset which gives me little more wiggle room. But even then it's pretty close to the parking brake cable. So larger tires would probably rub or you would have to relocate the cable or get more positive offset so you have more clearance.
I have a spare set of trailing arms, so I may go ahead and rebuild them and relocate the e-brake cable while I'm at it.
#703
Race Director
When I fit checked my 17 X 8 X 4" BS I had about 1/2 " clearance between the rim and the e-brake bracket.
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dudleyfj40 (01-03-2020)
#708
#709
Drifting
suprspooky....275/60/15 rear 245/6015 front. Here is a better look at the stance.
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Hood Black (03-22-2024)
#711
Melting Slicks
I was considering going to 17's or 18's myself, and wrestled with it for months.....Somehow I can't do it. The 15's just look more "right" to me on the car. L88 hood, and fat back tires......nothing like it.
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irongate (07-14-2019)
#714
I thought the C5 sizes were 17x9.5 and 18x10.5? I guess I am mistaken. It could just be, because when I ordered a set of Z06 replicas from OEWheels, that was the size I ordered for a different application, my 2001 Z28. I was looking for width, and this set was the widest available. Before I traded a pair of the stock wheels from my first Camaro, and an ex-wife to someone I thought was a friend, I had planned to go with the ZR1's in 17x9.5 and 17x11's. I guess the front wheel sizes of both of these sets threw me off.
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I thought the C5 sizes were 17x9.5 and 18x10.5? I guess I am mistaken. It could just be, because when I ordered a set of Z06 replicas from OEWheels, that was the size I ordered for a different application, my 2001 Z28. I was looking for width, and this set was the widest available. Before I traded a pair of the stock wheels from my first Camaro, and an ex-wife to someone I thought was a friend, I had planned to go with the ZR1's in 17x9.5 and 17x11's. I guess the front wheel sizes of both of these sets threw me off.
#718
Melting Slicks
#720
Intermediate
Front:
Van Steel Aluminum upper and lower control arms
Stock spindles bump steer kit
Wilwood 6 piston nickel calipers and 13" rotors
1" swaybar
JRi double adjustable Coilover Shocks
Forgeline Gx3 18 X 10 wheels with 5.25 backspacing
Falken Azenis 275/35R18
Stock wheel well opening (no flares)
Rear:
Van Steel offset trailing arms
Van Steel Adjustable Strut Rods
Stock half-shafts
Wilwood 6 piston nickel calipers with 12.98" rotors (using stock parking brake)
JRi double adjustable Coilover shocks
Forgeline Gx3 18 X 10 wheels with 5.25 backspacing
Falken Azenis 315/30R18
Stock wheel well opening (no flares)
No changes to location of rear exhaust pipes or mufflers
Van Steel Aluminum upper and lower control arms
Stock spindles bump steer kit
Wilwood 6 piston nickel calipers and 13" rotors
1" swaybar
JRi double adjustable Coilover Shocks
Forgeline Gx3 18 X 10 wheels with 5.25 backspacing
Falken Azenis 275/35R18
Stock wheel well opening (no flares)
Rear:
Van Steel offset trailing arms
Van Steel Adjustable Strut Rods
Stock half-shafts
Wilwood 6 piston nickel calipers with 12.98" rotors (using stock parking brake)
JRi double adjustable Coilover shocks
Forgeline Gx3 18 X 10 wheels with 5.25 backspacing
Falken Azenis 315/30R18
Stock wheel well opening (no flares)
No changes to location of rear exhaust pipes or mufflers