The list of wheels for a C3.............
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The list of wheels for a C3.............
For all the guys who saw my post about creating a list of wheels for C3's, here it is. It's still rough and many other wheels probably can be added. Let me know about any changes that are neccassary/or any suggestions :cheers:
Wheels For C3 Corvette’s
ATTENTION: This is just a reference guide with wheels that are known fit C3 Corvettes. Others sizes of these wheels may also fit. None of the information below is a 100% sure thing, and I take no responsibility for wheels that do not fit someone’s car. If you see any mistakes let me know so I can change them. All corvettes have a factory 5x4.75” bolt pattern, which all of these wheels should have available.
Direct Bolt-ons
1. American Racing Torq Thrust II’s
Sizes--16”x8”, 17”x8”,
Backspacing-- 4”
2. American Racing CP200’s
Size--15”x8”
Backspacing--4”
3. Edelbrock 409’s
Size--16”x8”
Backspacing--4”
4. American Racing 136’s
Sizes--15”x8”
Backspacing--4”
5. American Racing CL205’s
Size--17”x8”
Backspacing--4”
6. Wheel Vintiques Steel Rallies
Size--17”x8”
Backspacing--4 1/8”
7. American Racing 200S
Size--15”x8”
Backspacing--4”
8. Eagle Alloys Series 117
Size--15”x8”
Backspacing--4”
9. Corvette Rally Wheels
Size--15”x8”
Backspacing--4”
10. Corvette Aluminum Wheels
Size--15”x8”
Backspacing--4”
11. Performance Wheel Outlet’s Vortec Z
Size--17”x8.5”
Backspacing--4”
12. Centerline Galaxy Series
Size--17”x8”
Backspacing--4”
13. Centerline Autodrag’s*
Size--15”x8.5”
Backspacing--3.375”
*May stick out slightly without larger fender flares
14. Boyd Coddington Genesis 5
Size--17”x8”
Backspacing--4”
15. Boyd Coddington Timeless 5
Size--17”x8”
Backspacing--4”
16. Centerline Meteor
Sizes--17”x8”, 17”x9.5*
Backspacings--4”, 5”*
*The 17”x9.5” with 5” backspacing will fit on the rear if the e-brake is moved
17. American Racing Torq Thrust D’s
Size--17”x8”
Backspacing--4”
Wheels That Require Modification, Spacers, or Adaptors
C4 Corvette Wheels
Size—17’x8.5”, 17”x9.5”
Require adaptors that can be bought from Vette Brakes
Cragar S/S
Size--15”x8”
Backspacing--4”
Require a spacer to fit
Eagle Type 77
Size--17”x9”
Backspacing--unknown
Require a 2 ¼”spacer from Vette Brakes to fit
Weld Draglites
Size--15”x8” front, 15”x9” rear
Backspacing--4 ½ front, 5 ½ rear
Require a 1 ¼” wheel adapter from Vette Brakes for the rear, front requires ½” spacer
[Modified by Ryan77, 6:29 PM 2/23/2003]
Wheels For C3 Corvette’s
ATTENTION: This is just a reference guide with wheels that are known fit C3 Corvettes. Others sizes of these wheels may also fit. None of the information below is a 100% sure thing, and I take no responsibility for wheels that do not fit someone’s car. If you see any mistakes let me know so I can change them. All corvettes have a factory 5x4.75” bolt pattern, which all of these wheels should have available.
Direct Bolt-ons
1. American Racing Torq Thrust II’s
Sizes--16”x8”, 17”x8”,
Backspacing-- 4”
2. American Racing CP200’s
Size--15”x8”
Backspacing--4”
3. Edelbrock 409’s
Size--16”x8”
Backspacing--4”
4. American Racing 136’s
Sizes--15”x8”
Backspacing--4”
5. American Racing CL205’s
Size--17”x8”
Backspacing--4”
6. Wheel Vintiques Steel Rallies
Size--17”x8”
Backspacing--4 1/8”
7. American Racing 200S
Size--15”x8”
Backspacing--4”
8. Eagle Alloys Series 117
Size--15”x8”
Backspacing--4”
9. Corvette Rally Wheels
Size--15”x8”
Backspacing--4”
10. Corvette Aluminum Wheels
Size--15”x8”
Backspacing--4”
11. Performance Wheel Outlet’s Vortec Z
Size--17”x8.5”
Backspacing--4”
12. Centerline Galaxy Series
Size--17”x8”
Backspacing--4”
13. Centerline Autodrag’s*
Size--15”x8.5”
Backspacing--3.375”
*May stick out slightly without larger fender flares
14. Boyd Coddington Genesis 5
Size--17”x8”
Backspacing--4”
15. Boyd Coddington Timeless 5
Size--17”x8”
Backspacing--4”
16. Centerline Meteor
Sizes--17”x8”, 17”x9.5*
Backspacings--4”, 5”*
*The 17”x9.5” with 5” backspacing will fit on the rear if the e-brake is moved
17. American Racing Torq Thrust D’s
Size--17”x8”
Backspacing--4”
Wheels That Require Modification, Spacers, or Adaptors
C4 Corvette Wheels
Size—17’x8.5”, 17”x9.5”
Require adaptors that can be bought from Vette Brakes
Cragar S/S
Size--15”x8”
Backspacing--4”
Require a spacer to fit
Eagle Type 77
Size--17”x9”
Backspacing--unknown
Require a 2 ¼”spacer from Vette Brakes to fit
Weld Draglites
Size--15”x8” front, 15”x9” rear
Backspacing--4 ½ front, 5 ½ rear
Require a 1 ¼” wheel adapter from Vette Brakes for the rear, front requires ½” spacer
[Modified by Ryan77, 6:29 PM 2/23/2003]
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Re: The list of wheels for a C3............. (Ryan77)
Great start. I would love to see pics of the wheels and tire sizes too. Also, Cragar SS 15x8, 4" backspacing fit with a spacer. My tires are 235R60/15's. :cheers:
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Re: The list of wheels for a C3............. (L48Shark)
:cool:
Maybe once this list is near complete it could be written into a tech article.
Maybe once this list is near complete it could be written into a tech article.
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Re: The list of wheels for a C3............. (Ryan77)
What no pics of each ( on the car with different angles please) :jester
Nice work, many will benefit. :cheers:
Nice work, many will benefit. :cheers:
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Re: The list of wheels for a C3............. (n8370c)
http://www.corvettefaq.com has a wheel sections with pics of some wheels on cars.
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Re: The list of wheels for a C3............. (Sigforty)
http://www.corvettefaq.com has a wheel sections with pics of some wheels on cars.
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Re: The list of wheels for a C3............. (Ryan77)
Do you direct fit only, or are you interested in adding a section of newer C4 and C5 wheels that will work with adapters?
My 1980 has 1996 wheels (17x8.5 and 17x9.5) that fit very nicely with adapters from Vette Brakes.
My 1980 has 1996 wheels (17x8.5 and 17x9.5) that fit very nicely with adapters from Vette Brakes.
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Re: The list of wheels for a C3............. (BSeery)
I'm adding ANY wheels that can fit on a vette, mods or not. I have the C4 wheels at the bottom of the page in the "mods required" category :cheers:
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Re: The list of wheels for a C3............. (Metal_Wulf)
cool list :cool:
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Re: The list of wheels for a C3............. (1bad69)
This is Centerlines Meteor wheel part of the sundance series you can get it in allmost any width, diamiter,backspacing or five lug pattern you want. My rears are 17x9.5 with a 5in. back space but the E-break does have to be moved. I'm ordering 17x8 with a stock BS for the frount.I should have them on this spring.
:cheers:
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Re: The list of wheels for a C3............. (1bad69)
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Re: The list of wheels for a C3............. (Ryan77)
Good Show , Ryan.
Somewhere in the archives is a "Wheel and Tire Weigh In" that I wrote a couple of months back. For performance, total weight of wheel and tire should be considered as well as fit and appearance.
Somewhere in the archives is a "Wheel and Tire Weigh In" that I wrote a couple of months back. For performance, total weight of wheel and tire should be considered as well as fit and appearance.
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Re: The list of wheels for a C3............. (flynhi)
I added a couple new ones, keep 'em comin :cheers: . Let me know what you guys are running for tires (post them here or IM me) :thumbs:
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Re: The list of wheels for a C3............. (Ryan77)
Does anyone know the name of the forum member with the green C3 that has the Cragar S/S Series 61's on it :confused:
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Re: The list of wheels for a C3............. (Ryan77)
is backspacing the depth between the outer face of the wheel and the center where it bolts to the vehicle?