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Old May 4, 2008 | 03:52 AM
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I own an 87 vette and want to put some wheels that fit the later c4. Is it true that this can be done with 0.75" spacers? what size wheels can i go to? 17"? also can anybody recommend a good place to buy the spacers?
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Old May 4, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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You would want adapters, not spacers. Yes, 3/4'' is the amount needed to correct the offset. Anything more than 18" wheels, just doesn't seem to look right.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by supersmoothpunk
I own an 87 vette and want to put some wheels that fit the later c4. Is it true that this can be done with 0.75" spacers? what size wheels can i go to? 17"? also can anybody recommend a good place to buy the spacers?
Source = vette brakes
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Old May 4, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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Why mess with adaptors or spacers when there are plenty of aftermarket wheels with the correct 36mm offset that you need for an '87. They are nearly all 17" which to me is the perfect size.Check out AFS,Factory reproductions,OE concepts, OE wheels,Tomzwheels et al.Whatever you decide on DON'T use spacers.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 04:41 AM
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thanks for your help, i was struggling to find nice wheels but i`ll check out them sites.
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