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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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Ok, so ive been looking at new wheels for my 86 and the C4 ZR1 wheels have pretty much grabbed my attention, but im not sure if they will fit. Is the lug spacing the same or should i look for a different style rim?
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Some e bay sellers have rims with the correct back spacing for the 84-87 Corvettes. Or you can use wheel spacers and purchase wheels for the 88-2004 Corvettes. I am not a big fan of wheel spacers though. Makes me nervous going around corners at high speeds.
Here is an example of a C5 Z06 set of rims that look pretty good.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-CO...mZ390217280118
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by corvetteronw
Or you can use wheel spacers and purchase wheels for the 88-2004 Corvettes. I am not a big fan of wheel spacers though. Makes me nervous going around corners at high speeds.
3/4" adapters , not spacers are the preferred method for fitting later rims on early cars
http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-whee...ml?dept_id=263

Bolt on ZR1 rims for 84 -87
http://www.marketworks.com/storefron...2068&i=9719410
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^^Listen to Rodj......he knows what he is talking about....
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oooooo, me like the shiney!
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