Maximum backspacing for 85 C4 vette??
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Maximum backspacing for 85 C4 vette??
Hey guys, my buddy has a 85 C4 and just came across some OEM 02 c5 wheels.... 17s (8.5 wide) up front and 18's (9.5 wide) out back he wants to go 275-40-18 in the back and 245 -45-17 in the front, anybody know how much of an adapter he needs to run? He tried to put them on and they rub pretty bad...
I found nice faq's for EVERY car except C4's.... if anybody has this info it would be greatly appreciated!!! We can measure it but we are pounded w/ snow and can't get the car outta the garage... please help!!
I found nice faq's for EVERY car except C4's.... if anybody has this info it would be greatly appreciated!!! We can measure it but we are pounded w/ snow and can't get the car outta the garage... please help!!
Last edited by gaga; Jan 6, 2005 at 01:16 PM.
Burning Brakes
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Did all 4 rub, or just the rears. I believe the offset on the '02 wheels are 56mm (I could be wrong about this). The offset on the 85's is something like 38mm. I would recommend trying a 1" spacer. You can buy them on Ebay or surf the web.
Good Luck.
Dino
Good Luck.
Dino
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Originally Posted by dino89vette
Did all 4 rub, or just the rears. I believe the offset on the '02 wheels are 56mm (I could be wrong about this). The offset on the 85's is something like 38mm. I would recommend trying a 1" spacer. You can buy them on Ebay or surf the web.
Good Luck.
Dino
Good Luck.
Dino
the offsets are right that you just mentioned, 38 for 84-87, 56mm 88-up, mid-america and ecklers sell adapters
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Originally Posted by VinDogg003
the offsets are right that you just mentioned, 38 for 84-87, 56mm 88-up, mid-america and ecklers sell adapters
VinDogg, we are actually in Poughkeepsie (we work at IBM)... nice to find another local ls1 on the boards!
8th Gear
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Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
Don't use eckler's adapters, they're crap.
If they are GM wheels, put some 1' adapters on. I know a guy who sells a set of 4 for $150.
If they are GM wheels, put some 1' adapters on. I know a guy who sells a set of 4 for $150.
I saw some on ebay (ezaccessory) for $68 for 2. Anyone know anything about these adapters or have any other suggestions?
Team Owner
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do NOT purchase from ezaccessory.
Email this guy:
packaneer@yahoo.com
He's who I bought mine from, used to advertise em on ebay but doesn't anymore. You'll need to buy your lugnuts seperately. I bought the open end nuts off the shelf at pep boys. And you'll probably need a metric lug wrench for em, not one of the crappy universal (standard+metric) style ones, my wouldn't fit in the adapter hole to engage the lugnut.
I paid $150 for all 4, he charged me $24 shipping from florida to CA. Great quality at a great price, which is why i recommend him.
Email this guy:
packaneer@yahoo.com
He's who I bought mine from, used to advertise em on ebay but doesn't anymore. You'll need to buy your lugnuts seperately. I bought the open end nuts off the shelf at pep boys. And you'll probably need a metric lug wrench for em, not one of the crappy universal (standard+metric) style ones, my wouldn't fit in the adapter hole to engage the lugnut.
I paid $150 for all 4, he charged me $24 shipping from florida to CA. Great quality at a great price, which is why i recommend him.
