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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by smack123
If I was to buy either one of these two deals from ebay for my 91 Coupe would I need spacers to compensate for 8.5 rims?

C5 wheels that are 17 X 8.5 with a 56mm offset (front) and 18X9.5 65mm (rear)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=43958


C5 wheels that are 17 x 8.5 with a 56mm offeset all around.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=66483
I have 9 1/2 wide in front, 10 1/2 in back, no issues (and spacers) on either end.
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 05:10 AM
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I purchased a set of rims from that seller on ebay and had a very good experience and the rims look great. I got the 9.5 all the way around though and didn't notice any difference from my originals. If there is a difference it's pretty minor.
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by FD2BLK
I have the 9.5 w/ the 56mm off sets all the way around and it is they fit great. They list those as the correct off set for 89-05 so they should work
offset by itself tells you nothing. you need to factor in offset AND width.

I give up.
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 08:40 PM
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Who's on 1st??
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Admiral94
Let's see some pics!
Too stupid to post pics but I have friends that can!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=987774
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by C4Jimmy
Who's on 1st??
that is correct, who is on first.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Corvette Kid NC
Too stupid to post pics but I have friends that can!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=987774
Car looks good Chris! Thanks for including the picture of the RD Cross-Bar. Looks like I'll be getting one later this year. By the way I love the wheels, but I'm a little biased. How is the traction? Any better?
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