85 Wheel Question
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Cruising
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85 Wheel Question
Hello, all.
Newly registered and I have an 85 that is a work in progress.
I am currently looking into a nice set of wheels from a 93 and I was interested to find out if anyone can verify that they will fit on the 85.
Thanks for your help.
Newly registered and I have an 85 that is a work in progress.
I am currently looking into a nice set of wheels from a 93 and I was interested to find out if anyone can verify that they will fit on the 85.
Thanks for your help.
Burning Brakes
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From: It's Bad Ass in Black! Cape Coral, Florida
Welcome ceveo!
You have come to the most used corvette site on the net. You got problems, this is the place to come to. I do know the 85 has 16"wheels, while the 93 has 17". I am sure someone will chime in and let you know if they will fit.
Once again, welcome to the forum!
You have come to the most used corvette site on the net. You got problems, this is the place to come to. I do know the 85 has 16"wheels, while the 93 has 17". I am sure someone will chime in and let you know if they will fit.
Once again, welcome to the forum!
Intermediate
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From: SD
It's all in the back space measurment. You will need adapters. Check out this web site for the dimensions.
http://www.joby.se/corvette/div/corvette_wheels/
http://www.joby.se/corvette/div/corvette_wheels/
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Cruising
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I am interested in the 85's, Tabragg.
Do you have pictures and do you know what the freight would be?
cevoe@aol.com
Do you have pictures and do you know what the freight would be?
cevoe@aol.com
Team Owner
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
NCM Sinkhole Donor
The difference will be in the wheel offset, not the backspacing. 84-87 cars had a 38mm offset while the 88-96 cars had wheels with a 56mm offset. That 18mm difference is about 3/4". Later OEM wheels will bolt on with no problems but they will sit further inside the wheelwell that 3/4". Doesn't sound like much, but it will be noticeable.
The later C4's had 275/40-17 tires and there is very little difference in the diameter compared to the early 255/50-16 tires. You should not see a big difference in the speedo/odometer readings. The tread width is very close to the same.
To get the later wheels/tires to fit "right" you will need 3/4" adapters. They can be pricey but check the C4 Parts for Sale section as they sometime show up there. Also try flea-bay.
The later C4's had 275/40-17 tires and there is very little difference in the diameter compared to the early 255/50-16 tires. You should not see a big difference in the speedo/odometer readings. The tread width is very close to the same.
To get the later wheels/tires to fit "right" you will need 3/4" adapters. They can be pricey but check the C4 Parts for Sale section as they sometime show up there. Also try flea-bay.
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