Will these wheels fit?
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From: Ryssby Sweden
Will these wheels fit?
I wonder if these wheels will fit my 86' Coupé. The car has original height. Wheel spec. 8,5x17" ET 13 Tires 255-45-17
If not could you give me the right spec.
Tommy Reinholdsson.
If not could you give me the right spec.
Tommy Reinholdsson.
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Re: Will these wheels fit? (Tommy.R)
Tommy, the dimensions sound right but the big question is, do the wheels have the proper offset? I have an 86 with 89 rims and had to install spacers to ensure the proper offset. I'm sure if you do a search on this site, someone will be able to tell you what offset is right for your car.
Good luck...
Good luck...
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Re: Will these wheels fit? (Tommy.R)
See this link for a list of factory offsets for C4s (credits to Hib Halverson): http://www.zr1.net/ZR1_suspension.html
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Re: Will these wheels fit? (Quik86)
Thanks for the replies.
The wheels might fit. Original ET was 38, so it's a differance of 25 mm. It could work but there won't be much between the tire and fender. It think it's pretty tight now. But spacers can't be used to correct this. If anyone else has wheels whit this ET please post!
The wheels might fit. Original ET was 38, so it's a differance of 25 mm. It could work but there won't be much between the tire and fender. It think it's pretty tight now. But spacers can't be used to correct this. If anyone else has wheels whit this ET please post!
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Re: Will these wheels fit? (Tommy.R)
What is the offset of the wheels you are putting on. The original was 38mm, so if you went with an offset 25mm bigger, you WILL NEED spacers. The tires and wheels will clear the fender, but it wont sit right and you may incur an alignment problem from not using a spacer plate.
The best spacers are the VetteBrakes & Products spacer, http://www.vettebrakes.com
The best spacers are the VetteBrakes & Products spacer, http://www.vettebrakes.com
