Wheel Spacer Size Question
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Wheel Spacer Size Question
When I got my Corvette (84'), I immediately bought the five spoke C6 wheels for it. While they look cool on an 84' Vette, I realized that the offset is different than the original wheels.
I see that wheels that go on 84-87 'Vettes required a 38mm offset, and the wheels I got have a 56mm offset. While it's not much, I can tell the difference; the wheels are slightly deeper in the wheel well than the originals, which does not look cool.
So, I wanted to get adapter spacers to pop the wheels out; the same-to-same kind that come with bolts, to maintain the integrity of the bolts. What size would you guys suggest?
I was thinking 1.5" adapter spacers, to at least cover up the bolts on the rotor. Has anyone had to do this in the past? What size would you recommend?
Thanks in advance!
I see that wheels that go on 84-87 'Vettes required a 38mm offset, and the wheels I got have a 56mm offset. While it's not much, I can tell the difference; the wheels are slightly deeper in the wheel well than the originals, which does not look cool.
So, I wanted to get adapter spacers to pop the wheels out; the same-to-same kind that come with bolts, to maintain the integrity of the bolts. What size would you guys suggest?
I was thinking 1.5" adapter spacers, to at least cover up the bolts on the rotor. Has anyone had to do this in the past? What size would you recommend?
Thanks in advance!
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When I got my Corvette (84'), I immediately bought the five spoke C6 wheels for it. While they look cool on an 84' Vette, I realized that the offset is different than the original wheels.
I see that wheels that go on 84-87 'Vettes required a 38mm offset, and the wheels I got have a 56mm offset. While it's not much, I can tell the difference; the wheels are slightly deeper in the wheel well than the originals, which does not look cool.
So, I wanted to get adapter spacers to pop the wheels out; the same-to-same kind that come with bolts, to maintain the integrity of the bolts. What size would you guys suggest?
I was thinking 1.5" adapter spacers, to at least cover up the bolts on the rotor. Has anyone had to do this in the past? What size would you recommend?
Thanks in advance!
I see that wheels that go on 84-87 'Vettes required a 38mm offset, and the wheels I got have a 56mm offset. While it's not much, I can tell the difference; the wheels are slightly deeper in the wheel well than the originals, which does not look cool.
So, I wanted to get adapter spacers to pop the wheels out; the same-to-same kind that come with bolts, to maintain the integrity of the bolts. What size would you guys suggest?
I was thinking 1.5" adapter spacers, to at least cover up the bolts on the rotor. Has anyone had to do this in the past? What size would you recommend?
Thanks in advance!
I left got busy before finishing the post and I see that "Lkoncar" has pretty much confirmed what I mentioned!
Last edited by WVZR-1; Sep 29, 2008 at 04:59 PM.
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Be aware that the 3/4" adapters sold by Mid America need wheels that have a deep indent in the wheel because the nuts that fix the spacer to the axle do not sit flush but are about 1/4" out from the adapter. So if the wheels you have do not have this "hole" for the nuts then go with a 1" adapter.
I used A-DAPT-IT USA WHEEL ADAPTERS. There web site is www.adaptitusa.com. You want a 1" adapter that is "5x4.75 to 5x4.75". These worked like a charm for my aftermarker ZO6 wheels.
I used A-DAPT-IT USA WHEEL ADAPTERS. There web site is www.adaptitusa.com. You want a 1" adapter that is "5x4.75 to 5x4.75". These worked like a charm for my aftermarker ZO6 wheels.
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I put C5 Z06 wheels on my 87 and used 1" adapters. The rear looks great but I think the front needs to come in a little bit. I think I'm going to go with 3/4" adapters up front. My car is lowered so I have a slight clearance issue. If your car is stock height I think it would clear fine.
As for the wheel studs sticking out through the adapters, I just put the lug nuts on the studs and ground about 1/4" off the ends. Then when I spun the nuts off it cleaned up the threads at the end.
As for the wheel studs sticking out through the adapters, I just put the lug nuts on the studs and ground about 1/4" off the ends. Then when I spun the nuts off it cleaned up the threads at the end.
