Tire sizes
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Melting Slicks
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Tire sizes
I've got an 89 and am thinking of buying slicks. I am getting no traction at all. I know a person who has an 85. I am thinking of buying the slicks he uses. Will these rims that fit an 85 fit my 89?
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Re: Tire sizes (black_89_vette)
i cant think of any reason why they wouldnt fit, but you know those are 16" rims on the 85
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Tire sizes (vader86)
No, the rims I'm thinking of buying are 15" weld-lite rims with MT E/T Streets. A fellow forum member has an 85 and is running them, so I just wonder if they'd fit my 89.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Tire sizes (tan85vet)
Thanks tan, the offset was my worry there. I feared that the offsets would be different. Can the offsets be changed via an adapter, or would that just lead into more problems?
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Re: Tire sizes (black_89_vette)
I dont think you can use spacers, because you need spacers to use 88-96 wheels on 84-87 cars... meaning if you put those wheels on your car, they would stick out way too much. I dont think there is anything you can do about that unfortunately.
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Tire sizes (korvetkeith)
Yes, I will only be using them at the track. If they stick out, I don't care how they look, I am just interested if they will bolt on and work.