Wheel Question
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From: Merritt Ils Fl
Wheel Question
TomZwheels is running what seems to be a super deal on wheels. 17X9.5 and a combo of 17x9.5 and 18x11. These have an offset that is not correct for my 85. Is there a down side to running either of these sets on an 85 using spacers?
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What offset are they? If they are a large offset like 65mm than you are going to need a rather large adapter not spacer. Spacers are BAD! I'm sure you mean adapter anyway but for my 18 x 9.5 C5 Y2K wheels I'm running an 1.25" adapter and the fit is right to the fender. No problems at all and they look nice being a billet aluminum peice.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Originally Posted by goldeneye_vet
Spacers are BAD!
Only if they are so thick that they reduce lug nut engagement to less than minimums.
I have run spacers up to 1/4" thick without having issues (not on the Corvette).
Of course, the best answer is to buy good wheels with the proper offset.
I'm sure no one will argue with that...Larry
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I bought a set of 17x9.5 fronts and 17x11 for the rear. I think my 85 needed a 36 mm offset. I just told them I wanted the ZR-1 wheels and they fixed me up. I'm very happy with the wheels. I didnt want to run spacers because you have double the contacts to keep tight. By that I mean you have to mount the spacer to the hub, then mount the wheel to the spacer. Might be no big deal, but I didnt want to have to worry about it. 
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From: Merritt Ils Fl
36mm is the correct offset for the 85. Unfortunately to get this offset the price of the package goes up by more thn $200. Maybe I am penny wise and pound foolish. Got to think about this some more.
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From: Belton Texas
We do have some ggod deals for your model on the following wheels
ZR1 wheels Chrome 17x9.5 +38mm 579 plus shipping
Z06 Motorsport Chrome 17x9.5 +38mm 629 plus shipping
C6 style Chrome 17x9.5 Chrome +38mm 639 plus shipping
C6 style Chrome 18x9.5 Chrome +38mm 709 plus shipping
C6 Z06 style Chrome 18x9.5 +40mm 669 plus shipping
If you have any questions on these feel free to call toll free 1-866-939-1030.
Thanks
Tom
ZR1 wheels Chrome 17x9.5 +38mm 579 plus shipping
Z06 Motorsport Chrome 17x9.5 +38mm 629 plus shipping
C6 style Chrome 17x9.5 Chrome +38mm 639 plus shipping
C6 style Chrome 18x9.5 Chrome +38mm 709 plus shipping
C6 Z06 style Chrome 18x9.5 +40mm 669 plus shipping
If you have any questions on these feel free to call toll free 1-866-939-1030.
Thanks
Tom
