68 corvette rallyes
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Le Mans Master
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68 corvette rallyes
Hey guys need some quick insight on rallyes for the 68..
I know these are 15x7 rallyes and they are 68 specific..
How does one identify them?
how are they different from other rallyes of the same size?
What is the backspacing?
and lastly...
What are they worth?
Thanks loads...
I know these are 15x7 rallyes and they are 68 specific..
How does one identify them?
how are they different from other rallyes of the same size?
What is the backspacing?
and lastly...
What are they worth?
Thanks loads...
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1968 Rally wheels are coded "AG" ONLY. '69-'82 Steel rallys were coded "AZ" near the valve stem.
Not sure about the backspacing. I believe "AZ" wheels are 4.5in. '68s with their original wheels should be the same.
The same trim ring that fits '69-'82 steel rallys fits '68s contrary to popular belief. It was NOT a different trim ring like '67 which some people believe. Difference is the back circumference edge of the trim ring fits almost right against the face of the wheel whereas on a '69-'82(again, an "AZ" wheel), there is a one inch gap from the back edge of the trim ring to the wheel "face". Once you "see" & know the difference, you can spot them a mile away
Not sure about the backspacing. I believe "AZ" wheels are 4.5in. '68s with their original wheels should be the same.
The same trim ring that fits '69-'82 steel rallys fits '68s contrary to popular belief. It was NOT a different trim ring like '67 which some people believe. Difference is the back circumference edge of the trim ring fits almost right against the face of the wheel whereas on a '69-'82(again, an "AZ" wheel), there is a one inch gap from the back edge of the trim ring to the wheel "face". Once you "see" & know the difference, you can spot them a mile away
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Pretty sure that the 69-up AZ 8" wheels are 4" backspacing.
From what Paul says with the trim ring, maybe 68s are also 4".
CGG - remove the trim ring, and the AG or AZ code is stamped
in the steel rim - next to the valve stem.
From what Paul says with the trim ring, maybe 68s are also 4".
CGG - remove the trim ring, and the AG or AZ code is stamped
in the steel rim - next to the valve stem.
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The 8" rims have 4" backspacing. The change from 7" to 8" increased the gap between the wheel and trim ring, so that means the 7" were also 4" backspacing. 67's had 6" ralley wheels, that's why the trim rings were different. Monte Carlo ralley wheels were also 15x7. Joe
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OK kids, listen up-you read it HERE first. "AZ" '69-'82 wheels have a 4 inch backspacing. 1968 "AG" wheels have a 3.75 inch(3 & 3/4")backspacing......
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Originally Posted by Paul Borowski
(wife), "It's 1AM in the G_ddamn morning and you're out here measuring Corvette wheels?????" "WTF is wrong with you-get off that _ucking Forum and come to bed" "OK,OK just ONE more post and I'll...
errr... Paul.... could you check the dates please? Do all 4 wheels need to be the same date or is it ok if they are just close? Thannks! J/K!!!!
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Originally Posted by CGGorman
Paul, I was told that these are the factory wheels for my '68. Can you confirm?
Step 1, see if they are AG wheels
if yes, then
Step 2, check the dates to see if they predate the build date of your car. If yes, then they could possibly be original to your car, but no way to tell for sure.
I have 68 AG wheels but they postdate my car so cannot be THE original wheels.
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Originally Posted by CGGorman
Paul, I was told that these are the factory wheels for my '68. Can you confirm?
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Originally Posted by CGGorman
He's a quick one! Yeah, just being a smarta$$. They are 17" Wheel Vintiques.
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...I was wondering when someone would take a nibble at this one 
I like 17" vintiques - it's one of my current finalists I'm 'tire kicking' at getting. My only complaint is a minor one that the chromed rim looks just like that rather than a smoother beauty ring look but not the end of the world.
I like 17" vintiques - it's one of my current finalists I'm 'tire kicking' at getting. My only complaint is a minor one that the chromed rim looks just like that rather than a smoother beauty ring look but not the end of the world.