C4 Wheel Issues
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C4 Wheel Issues
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Wheel Issue 1990 c4 ConvertibleI purchased 4 new After Market 17x9.5 inch to fit the 4 stock 17x9.5 stock wheels. The rear set fits fine but the front does not have sufficient clearance above the front ball joints. A 3/4 inch wheel spacer on each wheel will correct this. Is this an acceptable solution?
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I am surprised that they do not fit. I run 17x9.5 stock wheels on my 1990 with no issues. Is the offset on the new wheels correct? The wheel would not fit over the suspension but with the stock offset it sits about one half inch from the front suspension. It is the offset that is key.
Spacers will work but it sounds like the wheels are not the correct ones with proper offset.
Spacers will work but it sounds like the wheels are not the correct ones with proper offset.
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C4 Wheel issues
Yes offset is 56 mm which seems to be standard for that year. Wheels are from OE Wheels. Part no. 4750784 :
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/corvette-...474.1559313773
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/corvette-...474.1559313773
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I have the same style wheels from them (mine are black centered though). They should fit.
Have you tried other wheels on that front position, or did you only try one wheel and discovered it wouldn't fit.
Have you tried other wheels on that front position, or did you only try one wheel and discovered it wouldn't fit.
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You need to get off the A$$ and get info on wheel back-side and post a snapshot of suspension with 'wheel off'! You've got 2 threads started regarding these. It's impossible for anyone to just guess!! It's your turn to present valid information!!
