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Old 03-07-2017, 02:32 AM
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69' examination

American 200S w/295/50-15 BFG T/A's

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Originally Posted by Zedred


69' examination

American 200S w/295/50-15 BFG T/A's
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Very Cool!!!!! Are These 10 X 15 Daisys? This is my fav look for a early C3 Please post more Pictures of this beautiful C3

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Alex, I'm not sure, they are 15's but I'll have to measure the width, thanks for the comments but the picture is deceptive, it needs paint, int, etc. it is under deconstruction at this time, but in time it will be restored, I'm leaving the L88 flares and Daisy's for sure.

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Beautiful and wicked looking at the same time! I like it!
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Originally Posted by Zedred
Alex, I'm not sure, they are 15's but I'll have to measure the width, thanks for the comments but the picture is deceptive, it needs paint, int, etc. it is under deconstruction at this time, but in time it will be restored, I'm leaving the L88 flares and Daisy's for sure.
L88 flares and Daisys are classic and go perfect together.
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KingpenM3 that's a sinister looking late C3 you have there. Different and a nice job.
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KingpenM3 that's a sinister looking late C3 you have there. Different and a nice job.
Thanks! Now I've just got to get it running as good as it looks!
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Originally Posted by L82Dude

Looks great! Tire size front / back, wheel size front / back?
Old 03-13-2017, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Alex66
Looks great! Tire size front / back, wheel size front / back?


255/60r15 on rear
245/60r15 on front
15x8.5 rims with 4" backspace
Western Superlites
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Old 03-31-2017, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by KingpenM3
Please share tire/wheel specs and any mods to your chassis/suspension to accomodate. Very nice
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Originally Posted by TedH
Please share tire/wheel specs and any mods to your chassis/suspension to accomodate. Very nice
Thanks!

Thread with info:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...on-a-79-a.html

Links to parts:

Adapters, 2.5"x4:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/381850495749

Wheels 18x8.5 +56:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131937253132

Tires, 255/45r18:
Toyo Proxes 4 Plus, from local dealer
https://www.toyotires.com/tire/patte...l-season-tires

Lug Nuts, Dorman 98997.1:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/d...97.1/9210687-P
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Old 04-12-2017, 08:32 PM
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Put them on today after 10 years of redlines and Rallys. Just a different look.
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Old 04-16-2017, 12:13 AM
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Very nice on both cars above. The Torq-Thrust are nice against the orange and The Cragers look good with the factory side pipes.

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Originally Posted by Alex66
Finally got it done... 8,5 x 15 with 235/70/15 (back), 225/70/15 (front) . And yes, they do NOT clear the original brake calippers. I had to get the backside of the spokes from each wheel machined (notched) partially 2.5mm, and I had to use front/back 5mm hub centric spacers that i had custom made by SCC (German Wheel Adapter/Spacer manufacturer). I also used Extended thread lug nuts. So in order for the TTO's to fit with a early C3 you Need an additional 7,5mm of space. Some may say why didnt you use 8mm spacers all around to begin with. Well, I didnt want for the wheels to stick out too far. Thats just my taste... It turned out nice I think, here are some Pictures... I really dig the vintage look!
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Old 04-16-2017, 06:07 PM
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1979 L82 (Stock Original w/25k miles)

- Foose F099 Knuckle 18x9 squared
- Bridgestone Potenza 255/45R18

Modification: None required. Perfect fit.





Foose F099 Knuckle 18x9<br/>Bridgestone 255/45R18<br/>
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Originally Posted by SpeedRacerMach
1979 L82 (Stock Original w/25k miles)

- Foose F099 Knuckle 18x9 squared
- Bridgestone Potenza 255/45R18

Modification: None required. Perfect fit.





Foose F099 Knuckle 18x9<br/>Bridgestone 255/45R18<br/>
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,
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CORRECTION

I run 275's rear & 245's frt on 18x9.5. Car is lowered.
No rubs.

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