i dont like my new wheels
10-05-2014, 06:16 AM
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i dont like my new wheels
I just traded my 1868 unimog 404 for a 1990 corvette ,that the guy have just bought 18 inch Fast Raven wheelsand new tires that have a little to much bling for me, im not into the chromed out look, Im more into the 5 spoke ZR1 look but OE wheels only has 17 inch for the c4, can someone recommend a reasonably priced nice looking 18 inch wheel that deals with corvettes, I really would prefer not to have to buy new tires and go the 18 inch route, what is the opinion of 18s on a c4? any help would be much appreciated,
here are some pics of the car and wheels
https://www.flickr.com/photos/29612968@N03/
here are some pics of the car and wheels
https://www.flickr.com/photos/29612968@N03/
10-05-2014, 09:43 AM
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What size are the tires? 18" isn't quite a complete answer to help you determine what some other wheel choices could be. You might also maybe check your speedometer against a GPS for accuracy. While you're fixin' things you might as well go all out.
Do you know if there are any spacers used with the wheels on the car now? You should have many choices that won't require them but it might help to know when you're ready to sell. If you've not checked you might want to check for width and offset of those on it now.
Tire size is the only piece of information needed for now I'd think to head you in the right direction!
Do you know if there are any spacers used with the wheels on the car now? You should have many choices that won't require them but it might help to know when you're ready to sell. If you've not checked you might want to check for width and offset of those on it now.
Tire size is the only piece of information needed for now I'd think to head you in the right direction!
10-05-2014, 12:07 PM
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Did you search for the Single wheels or Wheel Sets at O.E. Wheels?...
O.E. Wheels should have the 17" or 18" ZR1 wheels in stock. Also, any C5 wheel will fit such as the Deep Dish, ZO6 or Thin spokes. Avoid the C6 wheels which need wheel spacers or adapters to fit properly.
18's, look awesome on the C4 Vettes and I even have 19" wheels which look Amazing!...
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O.E. Wheels should have the 17" or 18" ZR1 wheels in stock. Also, any C5 wheel will fit such as the Deep Dish, ZO6 or Thin spokes. Avoid the C6 wheels which need wheel spacers or adapters to fit properly.
18's, look awesome on the C4 Vettes and I even have 19" wheels which look Amazing!...
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10-06-2014, 01:39 AM
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Shop around. You'll find the right wheels soon.
Sell those on Craigs list. Quick!
Sell those on Craigs list. Quick!
10-06-2014, 07:27 AM
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i think 18s and even more so 19s look to big on a c4 and prefer the look
of 17s with a little bit of tire. I dont think your wheels are ugly and i doubt if it were my car if id dislike them so much that i would replace them but they look to me to be a bit to big and busy.
of 17s with a little bit of tire. I dont think your wheels are ugly and i doubt if it were my car if id dislike them so much that i would replace them but they look to me to be a bit to big and busy.
10-06-2014, 06:25 PM
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10-06-2014, 08:36 PM
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90 model, polished aftermarket C5 ZO6 18's on 4 corners. 9.5 wide, 55mm backspace. Tires are 285's.
Last edited by Churchkey; 10-06-2014 at 08:37 PM. Reason: add tire size
10-08-2014, 09:40 AM
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[QUOTE=Churchkey;1587986373]90 model, polished aftermarket C5 ZO6 18's on 4 corners. 9.5 wide, 55mm backspace. Tires are 285's.
These are great looking wheels. Red with chrome wheels is the way to go in my opinion. They look awesome.
These are great looking wheels. Red with chrome wheels is the way to go in my opinion. They look awesome.