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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 07:49 PM
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I'm thinking about replacing the rally wheels on a 1973 corvette.
I'm looking at the Trigo PIN Drive wheels.
I contacted the manufacturer who told me he produces them mainly for Shelby Cobras, however he has sold a few sets to Corvette owners.
Has anyone mounted these wheels on a Corvette?
If so, did you need to make any modifications?
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Originally Posted by OldCarBum
I'm thinking about replacing the rally wheels on a 1973 corvette.
I'm looking at the Trigo PIN Drive wheels.
I contacted the manufacturer who told me he produces them mainly for Shelby Cobras, however he has sold a few sets to Corvette owners.
Has anyone mounted these wheels on a Corvette?
If so, did you need to make any modifications?
Why would you want to put a 15 (or even the 16 inch 'kidney bean') wheel onto your car? There is NO performance tire being made in 15 or 16 inch, and the 60 and 70 series rubber (necessary to get the proper tire height) look like thick sausages to an eye accustomed to current lower profile performance tires. Use the money to put on some 17 or 18 inch wheels and modern tires (Or, if you want antiques, put on original Corvette center lock wheels).

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Why would you want to put a 15 (or even the 16 inch 'kidney bean') wheel onto your car? There is NO performance tire being made in 15 or 16 inch, and the 60 and 70 series rubber (necessary to get the proper tire height) look like thick sausages to an eye accustomed to current lower profile performance tires. Use the money to put on some 17 or 18 inch wheels and modern tires (Or, if you want antiques, put on original Corvette center lock wheels).
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