wheel ?
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From: hayes va
wheel ?
2-? I have an 87 with factory wheels,all my vents or going to the rear of the car but tires are mounted for corect direction. Are the vents on wheels going the correct way as gm did it. Reason for asking is my aunt brought over her 86 and her vents were going to the front of the car,Now for the 2nd? Did 86 have the clearcote.she did not have clearcote and turning white,after about 2 hrs on each wheel with mothers they look aluminum again.
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Re: wheel ? (one-way)
This is how they should look. If they are backwards, they can cause an overheating problem with the brakes, they are designed to draw air in.
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Re: wheel ? (Mr Mojo)
Thanks,That makes sense to me,I can see a trip to the tire shop now! directional tires,for remounting correct way.What about the clearcoat for 86 model? Also! Please dont burn me on this ? But on my 87 Iroc The wheels are marked for front and rear do to different offsets,Sorry firsts vette! Just want it correct.does it matter on the vette.
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Re: wheel ? (one-way)
I can't answer your question since I have an 88. But, I think you will find that questions you feel are 'dumb' will get answered on here. Just remember, we were ALL first-time owners at one time. I have had my car for 4 years and still ask questions and get GOOD answers.
Welcome to the forum and enjoy the car. :seeya
Welcome to the forum and enjoy the car. :seeya
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Re: wheel ? (one-way)
look on the inside of the wheel should say right side or left side 8 1/2 or 9 1/2.. 9 1/2 goes on rear some had 9 1/2 F/R, all whees had factory clear.
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Re: wheel ? (Mr Mojo)
This is how they should look. If they are backwards, they can cause an overheating problem with the brakes, they are designed to draw air in.
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Re: wheel ? (one-way)
Hey oneway,
Thanks for postin' that. Brought back memories of when I first got on the forum( I had to have somebody show me how to open the hood).
Now heres the answer to your next question, " Its the ABS cycling"
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If you didn't get it, don't worry you will.
Thanks for postin' that. Brought back memories of when I first got on the forum( I had to have somebody show me how to open the hood).
Now heres the answer to your next question, " Its the ABS cycling"
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Re: wheel ? (Mr Mojo)
This is how they should look. If they are backwards, they can cause an overheating problem with the brakes, they are designed to draw air in.
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From: hayes va
Re: wheel ? (midget)
Directional tires.Have to take off and get remounted the correct way.As far as rotor cooling,Well im like grandpa in mine,So i dont think ill overheat mine.But its a vette and well I like the clean original look. The wife still wants cd player!!!!!! forget it!!!!! its stay original casset.