corvette wheels 1985
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Heel & Toe
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corvette wheels 1985
i was going to get some new wheels. i was considering getting either these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Origi...Q5fAccessories
or these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Origi...Q5fAccessories
will these fit on my 1985 corvette and if not what do i need to get to make them work? sorry if there has been many posts about this i appreciate the help. its my first vette and just got it and dont want to buy wheels that wont work
or these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Origi...Q5fAccessories
will these fit on my 1985 corvette and if not what do i need to get to make them work? sorry if there has been many posts about this i appreciate the help. its my first vette and just got it and dont want to buy wheels that wont work
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Moorpark California
Those are 1991-1993 wheels you are looking at, you will need aluminum spacers to install those wheels on your 85. if you install them on your car without the spacers, the wheels will stick in too far and front tires might rub on your inner fender wells when you turn. 84-87 wheels have a 36-38mm backspace and 88-96 wheels have a 56mm backspace. hope this helps out.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: Valparaiso
i like the 1990's they are a beautiful wheels
You'll need adapters not spacers and you are ready to go !
if you need more info about them , let me know, im running adapters with no problems
You'll need adapters not spacers and you are ready to go !
if you need more info about them , let me know, im running adapters with no problems
6th Gear
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From: Moorpark California
Yes, you can use the wheel adapters that you can buy from Midamerica or Ecklers, but I didn't like the idea of having to use 10 bolts on each wheel so I used spacers with longer ARP heavy duty lug nut studs. it costs about the same but eliminates having to use 10 lug per wheel vs 5 lugs plus you end up having all new wheel studs on your car!
Le Mans Master
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From: Valparaiso
I wouldn't rely my car on longer studs , at all !
i won't use the midamerica adapters, i had problems using them on Fikse wheels
all you need is 1" or 1.25" adapters from http://myworld.ebay.com/rigged.up/
hands down , i have bought from him several times and their quality is GREAT !
i won't use the midamerica adapters, i had problems using them on Fikse wheels
all you need is 1" or 1.25" adapters from http://myworld.ebay.com/rigged.up/
hands down , i have bought from him several times and their quality is GREAT !
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