New wheels-Input needed
11-12-2017, 03:55 PM
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New wheels-Input needed
I am contemplating buying the Year One cast aluminum Corvette Rally wheels in 17" size for my 78 Corvette. They have a backspace of 4.5 inches. I would like to know from those with more knowledge than I that these wheels would bolt on without any modifications such as spacers and the like. Any input would be appreciated.
11-13-2017, 11:38 AM
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I am contemplating buying the Year One cast aluminum Corvette Rally wheels in 17" size for my 78 Corvette. They have a backspace of 4.5 inches. I would like to know from those with more knowledge than I that these wheels would bolt on without any modifications such as spacers and the like. Any input would be appreciated.
In my case, I decided to go with 1/2" spacers. Then you need longer wheel studs.
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11-13-2017, 12:23 PM
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That's a Studebaker Avanti.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studebaker_Avanti
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avanti_(car)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studebaker_Avanti
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avanti_(car)
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11-13-2017, 12:26 PM
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I am contemplating buying the Year One cast aluminum Corvette Rally wheels in 17" size for my 78 Corvette. They have a backspace of 4.5 inches. I would like to know from those with more knowledge than I that these wheels would bolt on without any modifications such as spacers and the like. Any input would be appreciated.
if it is a 9" wheel then it will look the same as the factory 15x8" with 4" BS.
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11-13-2017, 01:07 PM
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It's my Brother's car, and officially it's a 1975 Avanti II. Still a fibreglass car. When Studebaker folded, Avanti continued under different private ownership.
My Brother's came with the original 400/4bbl SB Chevy, 400 TH Auto and original Studebaker Dana rear.
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11-13-2017, 07:00 PM
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As Bikespace says, it's an Avanti.
It's my Brother's car, and officially it's a 1975 Avanti II. Still a fibreglass car. When Studebaker folded, Avanti continued under different private ownership.
My Brother's came with the original 400/4bbl SB Chevy, 400 TH Auto and original Studebaker Dana rear.
It's my Brother's car, and officially it's a 1975 Avanti II. Still a fibreglass car. When Studebaker folded, Avanti continued under different private ownership.
My Brother's came with the original 400/4bbl SB Chevy, 400 TH Auto and original Studebaker Dana rear.
11-13-2017, 08:55 PM
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I think you are going to want to run a spacer in the back with longer wheel studs. You may be able to get away with a 5/16" wheel spacer and deeper style lug nut without replacing studs.
11-14-2017, 01:01 PM
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I think those are actually Rev Classic 107 wheels. You can find them for about $650 for a set of 4 on ebay these days instead of the $900 or more Year One wants.
As pointed out, 4.5" of backspacing puts the wheels 1/2" further into the wheel wells compared to stock 8" wide wheels with 4" of backspacing. So they might look recessed a bit compared to other wheels.
Barry's70LT1 - Your car looks really good with them on it. I'm liking that look more than stock 15" rally wheels.
As pointed out, 4.5" of backspacing puts the wheels 1/2" further into the wheel wells compared to stock 8" wide wheels with 4" of backspacing. So they might look recessed a bit compared to other wheels.
Barry's70LT1 - Your car looks really good with them on it. I'm liking that look more than stock 15" rally wheels.
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