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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by foundvettelifeisgood
Good luck, but I think you are taking the unnecessary risk of rubbing, which a few guys have mentioned above. 255/45/17 are a perfect fit as the picture shows.
I agree and will be doing this next year! BTW, just wondering if it is possible to order tires already mounted on the wheels?


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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by OHSIXX
I agree and will be doing this next year! BTW, just wondering if it is possible to order tires already mounted on the wheels?


try www.newstalgiawheels.com
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 03:23 PM
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Between the color, wheels, & tires your Vette is simply stunning! Did you have to lower it at all to get it to look that way? It looks just right & I'm hoping to go to 17s w/o lowering my Vette.

Originally Posted by foundvettelifeisgood
Good luck, but I think you are taking the unnecessary risk of rubbing, which a few guys have mentioned above. 255/45/17 are a perfect fit as the picture shows.
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 03:38 PM
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Thanks for the link above. So, how do you figure bolt pattern for my 72 Coupe?

There are several choices for the American Hopster 17X8:

5 4 1/2

5 4 3/4

5 5

5 5 1/2

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5 - 4 3/4 is ths standard GM small pattern.....and for the 'vette
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