Wheel width?
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A staggered set was available... starting in 1993
8.5 X 17 front
9.5 X 17 rear
1987 - 255/50VR16
8.5 X 17 front
9.5 X 17 rear
1987 - 255/50VR16
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Depends also on the year.
'88-'92 all 17" (except ZR1) were 17" x 9.5".
'93-'96 (except ZR1 & GS) base 17" front 8.5" and rear 9.5"
As 1993C4LT1 stated if Z07 then even the '93-'96 style wheels were all 9.5". (also the same for '96 Z51)
'88-'92 all 17" (except ZR1) were 17" x 9.5".
'93-'96 (except ZR1 & GS) base 17" front 8.5" and rear 9.5"
As 1993C4LT1 stated if Z07 then even the '93-'96 style wheels were all 9.5". (also the same for '96 Z51)
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Thanks guys, I have a 92 base with 75k miles. I'm looking for some rims and don't want to go smaller on the width, that was the reason for the Q. I basically used you to confirm what I read on vettefacts.com. You guys are awesome. God bless you all!
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http://fitment.craywheels.com/alloy-...=Corvette++C4+
Really nice stuff, reasonable and fits.
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If you're looking into after-market I wouldn't rule out the CRAY wheels that are done for C4 Corvettes. Don't shy away from "THEIR" 9.0 offerings.
http://fitment.craywheels.com/alloy-...=Corvette++C4+
Really nice stuff, reasonable and fits.
http://fitment.craywheels.com/alloy-...=Corvette++C4+
Really nice stuff, reasonable and fits.
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I can't imagine why you might be interested in the stagger but if that's what it took the "stagger" would be no issue using a C5 "fitment" and a correct spacer if required. I think a 4X is certainly a better buy for a C4 unless you're shopping "the look".
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4X? sorry not exactly sure the meaning. I'm kinda in the middle between badget and look. The wider the width, the wider the lip of the rim. That's what I'm interested in. That's what I was thinking, the C5 fitment is the same: 5x120.65
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WIDER wheel does NOT mean wider lip. The construction of the wheel dictates the "lip" as you call it. You would need to see every wheel before you bought to compare if "wheel lip" is important to you. Ask many questions before buying anything, there's many purchases that are "stacked in the corner" because someone didn't "UNDERSTAND"
FITMENT is a tire/wheel package - 5 X 120.65 is only "bolt circle".
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Also be sure you get the right offset for your car.
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AHHH, I see, excuse the ignorance. Please remember I'm new to this. I do know I would be giving up the tire rotation but I don't drive the car but maybe two times a week and not that far either. If the wheel has a 9 inch width the"lip" is 2", if the width is 10.5", than there's a 3" lip. That's why I said what I said. Buying rims does not add to the performance other than the width giving you better traction, (so I've been told), hence the main purpose for rims being for looks.
Thank you guys for your valuable imput and there is no disrespect meant from me, I'm just learning so you can correct me if I'm wrong. I encourage it.
Thank you guys for your valuable imput and there is no disrespect meant from me, I'm just learning so you can correct me if I'm wrong. I encourage it.
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It appears that the Cray is assembled to that dimension but don't assume that when you're shopping something other than .... You need to ask
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Ok, cool but I'm referencing that specific wheel. I know that different wheels have different dimensions.
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