the final touch on the build...wheels
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the final touch on the build...wheels
Hey guys were just finishing up the complete overhall on my brothers 96 c4 and all thats left are a new set of wheels and tires
were having an issue on sizing a rim. everybody seems to be saying different sizes that will fit from my research so far in just reading
currently the car is sitting on a set of c5 z06 wheels but I know there is lots of room left under there
I want to run an 18" on it all the way around. what width rims are any of you running and what size tires? and do you have any rubbing or clearance issues in turns
the car has been lowered and has a new VBP extreme touring kit on it so it still needs to clear
I'll put some pictures up when it gets back from being tuned
thanks all!
were having an issue on sizing a rim. everybody seems to be saying different sizes that will fit from my research so far in just reading
currently the car is sitting on a set of c5 z06 wheels but I know there is lots of room left under there
I want to run an 18" on it all the way around. what width rims are any of you running and what size tires? and do you have any rubbing or clearance issues in turns
the car has been lowered and has a new VBP extreme touring kit on it so it still needs to clear
I'll put some pictures up when it gets back from being tuned
thanks all!
Safety Car
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I have 19"x10" C5 Deep Dish replica wheels on all four corners, on my Lowered 91 Vette.
No, rubbing or scraping anywhere.
I use this site for Tire and Wheel fitment.
http://www.willtheyfit.com/
No, rubbing or scraping anywhere.
I use this site for Tire and Wheel fitment.
http://www.willtheyfit.com/
Last edited by GKK; Jun 3, 2014 at 01:45 PM.
Safety Car
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From: Northern California
Yes, the 84-87 C4 Vettes, have a lower wheel offset (38mm compared to 56mm for the 88-96 vettes) because the rear hub to hub measurement is about 3/4" narrower each side than the 88-96 Vettes rear hub to hub measurement.
Melting Slicks
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I have 19"x10" C5 Deep Dish replica wheels on all four corners, on my Lowered 91 Vette.
No, rubbing or scraping anywhere.
I use this site for Tire and Wheel fitment.
http://www.willtheyfit.com/
No, rubbing or scraping anywhere.
I use this site for Tire and Wheel fitment.
http://www.willtheyfit.com/
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as far as fitment goes. im going to call up forgestar again and get their opinion as well. if what they say matches my findings on that configurator or other peoples experience then looks like i found the righ size
they did a set for my c5 that came out perfect. they seemed to know real well just what will fit under there
asked even how low the car has been dropped for a one off backspacing. I was very pleased with their work and customer support
Melting Slicks
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Tires of the same "size" isn't always the case. That confuses me even more on my selection. Look at the pic in the 8th post here
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...s-on-a-c4.html
I'm curious to see what you come up with. Drop me a PM or something when you get your new shoes, I'd like to see them.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...s-on-a-c4.html
I'm curious to see what you come up with. Drop me a PM or something when you get your new shoes, I'd like to see them.
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ha i miss the days like on trucks where it gives an inch measurment for height, width, and rim size. they were not reliant on each other like an aspect ratio....so much easier
ok yea it'll be a few weeks but ill definitely put some pictures of the final product up
ok yea it'll be a few weeks but ill definitely put some pictures of the final product up