A quick C4 question
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A quick C4 question
Hi folks, I recently bought a plain old 1995 C4. So far so good, a much better car IMO than it is typically given credit for being.
Anyways, question: What are the stock wheel widths? I've seen some aftermarket sets come with 8.5" front and 9.5" rear, others 9.5" all around. I bought the car with an aftermarket set of ZR1 width tires/wheels (9.5" f, 11" r) and want to go back to stock.
Thanks-
Anyways, question: What are the stock wheel widths? I've seen some aftermarket sets come with 8.5" front and 9.5" rear, others 9.5" all around. I bought the car with an aftermarket set of ZR1 width tires/wheels (9.5" f, 11" r) and want to go back to stock.
Thanks-
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Why????
Stock was the 8.5 front 9.5 rear, probably 245 on the front and 275 or 285 on the rear
Stock was the 8.5 front 9.5 rear, probably 245 on the front and 275 or 285 on the rear
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Just a thought but if you are going to change why not go 9.5" all around.
It looks good and handles well and at least you can rotate tires front to back.
It looks good and handles well and at least you can rotate tires front to back.
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I had a set of original CE 9.5" wheels on all four corners of my 94 for years. They are great wheels and look nice too. They fit nicely with no rubbing at any points.
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That is a good set up. Rotating expensive tires only makes sense. But then again, 315's on the back looks so damn nice!BTW, marrying a fat chick who cooks good makes sense too? Just not to me!
Last edited by jakers; Oct 29, 2009 at 03:33 PM.
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As far as stock this should answer your questions.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...usp_chart.html
I have a 94 and am about to put 18x10.5 (295/35-18) all the way around (as soon as I can afford the rubber). I got a deal on the wheels but did not realize how much the tires were going to be. I wanted to be able to rotate them.
-D
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...usp_chart.html
I have a 94 and am about to put 18x10.5 (295/35-18) all the way around (as soon as I can afford the rubber). I got a deal on the wheels but did not realize how much the tires were going to be. I wanted to be able to rotate them.
-D
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Thanks for all the responses.
FYI - I am keeping the 9.5/11.5 wheel set to use at the track. I went to my local track ( Summit Point, WV) last weekend and was pleased with what is on there (Eagle F1). No sense killing those tires on the street so I am getting a second set of wheels for the street at stock width and less aggressive (cheaper) tires. The wheels I have now are GrandSport knockoffs from Zip and I like the way they look. I may go with a ZR1 knockoff as my other set. So many choices......
And yes, I think the 315s on the back stick out too far and look dorky
FYI - I am keeping the 9.5/11.5 wheel set to use at the track. I went to my local track ( Summit Point, WV) last weekend and was pleased with what is on there (Eagle F1). No sense killing those tires on the street so I am getting a second set of wheels for the street at stock width and less aggressive (cheaper) tires. The wheels I have now are GrandSport knockoffs from Zip and I like the way they look. I may go with a ZR1 knockoff as my other set. So many choices......
And yes, I think the 315s on the back stick out too far and look dorky
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