Wheel Size question
#1
Heel & Toe
Thread Starter
Wheel Size question
I recently purchased a 1994 corvette that I believe has the stock saw blade style wheels. The previous owner (my brother-n-law) painted them a charcoal grey, which I dislike. Fact is, my brother-n-law didn't care that much for them either, but he said they look way better than the old pitted aluminum.
I found some used wheels for sale that are very good condition, and he is asking $475 for the set. The fronts are 17 x 8 1/2 and the rears are 17 x 9 1/2. (see pictures of the wheels for sale)
My tires are in decent shape, so I don't want to change them. My front tires are 245/45ZR17 95W and the rear tires are 275/40ZR17 98W
I'd like to go buy the rims, but I don't know enough about rims to know if they will fit.
Would any of you guys (or gals) know if these rims would work based on the info provided?
Thanks!
I found some used wheels for sale that are very good condition, and he is asking $475 for the set. The fronts are 17 x 8 1/2 and the rears are 17 x 9 1/2. (see pictures of the wheels for sale)
My tires are in decent shape, so I don't want to change them. My front tires are 245/45ZR17 95W and the rear tires are 275/40ZR17 98W
I'd like to go buy the rims, but I don't know enough about rims to know if they will fit.
Would any of you guys (or gals) know if these rims would work based on the info provided?
Thanks!
#2
Melting Slicks
They are the correct sizes for your car.
8.5 front
9.5 rear
The tires you have will fit, however, the proper sizes are 255-45-17 for the front and 285-40-17 for the rear.
Thanks,
Marty
8.5 front
9.5 rear
The tires you have will fit, however, the proper sizes are 255-45-17 for the front and 285-40-17 for the rear.
Thanks,
Marty
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Skip Ray (05-03-2018)
#4
Heel & Toe
Thread Starter
Thanks DRM, very helpful and good to know!
I considered that Silver. But since they had already been painted, I assumed these new wheels would cost less than refurbish. Plus, although they might not be worth much, I figured I could sell the existing set to off set cost
I considered that Silver. But since they had already been painted, I assumed these new wheels would cost less than refurbish. Plus, although they might not be worth much, I figured I could sell the existing set to off set cost
#5
There's a problem I'd say with those wheels. They all appear to be 'right side' mount and there's no way to tell if there's 2 - 8 1/2 & 2 - 9 1/2.
You need the information on the 'back-side' of the wheels. They will be cast left - right - 8 1/2 - 9 1/2.
Are these 'local' so you can check them?
The wheels on your car are correct orientation for the 'left side' - compare the snapshots to your car and the difference I'd think not difficult to grasp.
Not often you see 4 lefts or 4 rights for sale. Did the seller maybe just mix up some snapshots?
You need the information on the 'back-side' of the wheels. They will be cast left - right - 8 1/2 - 9 1/2.
Are these 'local' so you can check them?
The wheels on your car are correct orientation for the 'left side' - compare the snapshots to your car and the difference I'd think not difficult to grasp.
Not often you see 4 lefts or 4 rights for sale. Did the seller maybe just mix up some snapshots?
Last edited by WVZR-1; 05-03-2018 at 04:16 PM.
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Skip Ray (05-03-2018)
#6
Heel & Toe
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WVZR....Yes, its a local person advertising them
Thats a BIG DEAL for me to check. I'll look for the stamping on inside of the wheel
THANK YOU VERY MUCH for the "Heads Up"!
Thats a BIG DEAL for me to check. I'll look for the stamping on inside of the wheel
THANK YOU VERY MUCH for the "Heads Up"!
#7
Heel & Toe
Thread Starter
Had wheels installed today. Love the new look over the old grey wheels.
I took her for a 3 hour cruise today.
Having a blast with my first Vette!
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