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So I own an 84, and I've been trying to find some aftermarket wheels.
I would like to be a little more unique and avoid other corvette wheels (particularly 90s C4 wheels, everyone uses them) and would prefer aftermarket.
I know the look I'm chasing, but the stud pattern, offset and wheels sizing makes finding wheels difficult. I would like to keep the fat look for the rear, but if I can't when going for my look that's fine.
Anyway.
The wheels I'm currently looking at are XXR 521s. That is the general style I'm chasing. They have the correct offset to use on the C4 without modification, but at only 7in wide they don't seem fat enough.
Either any help finding similar wheels that would cleanly fit the 84 or advice on if 7in on the rear is wide enough to have decent grip would be appreciated. Even advice on wheel shopping period would be great.
A 7 inch wide wheel like the XXR521 will really limit the tire size you would use. That width would be fine for something like a 215/50-17 tire but that could cause speedometer errors or maybe even impact handling.
It looks like the XXR 521 doesn't really come in a 9" or 9.5" width regardless of offset. That would be the width you would need to run a 275/40-17 tire which is nearly identical to the dimensions of the OEM 255/50-16 tire for 84-87 cars.
The other thing to consider is bolt pattern. It looks like that wheel is available in a 5x120mm pattern but the Corvette bolt pattern is 5x120.6mm Doesn't sound like a lot of difference but it's entirely possible that the lug nuts will gall the hole for the stud when the lugs are torqued down. Also, make sure any aftermarket wheel will fit the Corvette hub. You should measure the width of the hub flange to make sure the wheel is hub-centric.
I have never suggested a "FORCE FIT" of a 5 X 120 on a 5 X 120.6 bolt circle and it appears that the problem with the wheel choice is they don't offer the 5 X 120.6.
If a person wanted to do a "FORCE FIT" they have 18" @ 8.5 that would fit. They don't offer a wheel with enough offset to allow the use of an adapter either to make them fit.
OP - you might maybe consider 18" along with the 17" offerings when you're looking. I would rather see you do a correct 5 X 120.6 fitment.
The other thing to consider is bolt pattern. It looks like that wheel is available in a 5x120mm pattern but the Corvette bolt pattern is 5x120.6mm Doesn't sound like a lot of difference but it's entirely possible that the lug nuts will gall the hole for the stud when the lugs are torqued down. Also, make sure any aftermarket wheel will fit the Corvette hub. You should measure the width of the hub flange to make sure the wheel is hub-centric.
120.6?
Just ran a quick search for 5x120.6 wheels and they're all blingy garbage I wouldn't bring within 50ft of my corvette.
Also, the XXR 521 is just the style I'm after. little bit of desh, mesh, chrome lip. I can't seem to find anything in 5x120.6 that isn't flat faced or entirely chrome.
OP - you might maybe consider 18" along with the 17" offerings when you're looking. I would rather see you do a correct 5 X 120.6 fitment.
I definitely appreciate you suggesting to go the safe route by getting exact fitment. Only issue is the lack of good wheels at 5x120.6, perhaps so many people run other corvette wheels on their C4s is because they're all that fits
Any alternatives to this? Perhaps stud pattern converters or are they unreliable/unsafe?
Pretty disappointed in such a massive market though. Millions of wheels and I can count the ones that fit our cars on two hands.
I definitely appreciate you suggesting to go the safe route by getting exact fitment. Only issue is the lack of good wheels at 5x120.6, perhaps so many people run other corvette wheels on their C4s is because they're all that fits
Any alternatives to this? Perhaps stud pattern converters or are they unreliable/unsafe?
Pretty disappointed in such a massive market though. Millions of wheels and I can count the ones that fit our cars on two hands.
Nothing wrong with adapters/converters but you need an offset that is 19mm greater than your desired results. To get near a +35 - 40mm offset you need a wheel with +54 - 60mm offset. What's required would be "DEPENDENT" upon the width chosen also.
I said "NEVER" and I still won't but if you wanted go find a 5 X 120 wheel local and try it for fit, then you'll maybe better understand the issues. The BMW guys "force fit" the other way with regularity.
Most Holdens I'd think are 5 X 120. Here's others:
Nothing wrong with adapters/converters but you need an offset that is 19mm greater than your desired results. To get near a +35 - 40mm offset you need a wheel with +54 - 60mm offset. What's required would be "DEPENDENT" upon the width chosen also
Thank you! I finally understand this whole offset/adapter business, it just clicked.
Turns out that Niche wheels do 5x120.65 (which is the exact pattern I've read for our vettes) and in any width. So I can get 17 or 18x9.5s in 5x120.65. Can be ordered in the fitment I need without modification.
Thank you! I finally understand this whole offset/adapter business, it just clicked.
Turns out that Niche wheels do 5x120.65 (which is the exact pattern I've read for our vettes) and in any width. So I can get 17 or 18x9.5s in 5x120.65. Can be ordered in the fitment I need without modification.
Someone else on the forum pointed me to these. With the adjustment they offer you can run BMW wheels with no undue strain on the studs!! Only 128 makes them a bargain! The drift guys have been using them for years.
Check out Koya wheels, they are in Queensland, most of their wheels are blanks and they drill the stud size you want, just pick a wheel with a compatible offset.
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Have you looked at the Rocket "Igniter" wheels? I think they can be had with several widths and setbacks. These are 16" and fairly narrow. Found in the Forum C2 section:
Check out Koya wheels, they are in Queensland, most of their wheels are blanks and they drill the stud size you want, just pick a wheel with a compatible offset.
Oh, I like those. I was a big JDM fan before I bought my C4 so the typical "muscle" style wheels don't fly with me. But I do like these, very much. Will check out Koya!
So guys, I have found some more wheels that suit my tastes.
Someone recommended Fikse wheels, and while they are pricey (750 per rim, wow!) they are exactly what I'm after and come in many sizes/patterns and one is exactly what I'm after.
You guys have given me enough info for me to confidently window shop. Thank lads!
So guys, I have found some more wheels that suit my tastes.
Someone recommended Fikse wheels, and while they are pricey (750 per rim, wow!) they are exactly what I'm after and come in many sizes/patterns and one is exactly what I'm after.
You guys have given me enough info for me to confidently window shop. Thank lads!
Fikse will certainly "empty the pockets" or take you to a lending institution. Shipping I would think a real nuisance. Damage or a product problem would create havoc I'd think in return or exchange. They say measure twice but maybe three or more and by maybe others to confirm - LOL
Fikse will certainly "empty the pockets" or take you to a lending institution. Shipping I would think a real nuisance. Damage or a product problem would create havoc I'd think in return or exchange. They say measure twice but maybe three or more and by maybe others to confirm - LOL
a set of those wheels at $750 x 4 = $3,000
convert to Aust dollars = $3,900
plus when you buy overseas the financial institution charges 3%
then there is shipping, count on $200 aus by boat or $400 usd at least by air (iparcel charge $100 usd per wheel to Aus)
a set of those wheels at $750 x 4 = $3,000
convert to Aust dollars = $3,900
plus when you buy overseas the financial institution charges 3%
then there is shipping, count on $200 aus by boat or $400 usd at least by air (iparcel charge $100 usd per wheel to Aus)
$3,900 + $520 ship = $4420 aus.
Yeah, it's crazy high. But in saying that they are the exact wheels I'm looking for, and I don't want to spare any expense. I wouldn't trust replicas with my pride and joy despite being 99.9% safe. Will be keeping options open as long as I can though.
Check out Koya wheels, they are in Queensland, most of their wheels are blanks and they drill the stud size you want, just pick a wheel with a compatible offset.
Wheel advice?
. With a red car, they would look great in chrome or a polished finish.