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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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can anyone tell me what size wheel adapters to get. I have an 85 that had stock rims but just put the 97-99 rims on so i cant find out what the offset difference is so i can use adapters i think 1 1/4 any info greatly app
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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 12:47 PM
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i dont know about the fronts but ive always heard the backs wont fit i could be wrong.give me your email adress and ill send a pic of the wheels on my 84.i cant figure out how to get them on CORVETTE FORUM so i just said **** on and gave up,JEFF
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Default Re: wheel offsets (katana1)

Stock offset is 38mm for 85's 9.5" rim, 36mm for the 8.5" rim

Those new rims should be something like 52mm, I forget what the precise offset was. (might be 56mm)

I would only use the spacer plate from VetteBrakes, high quality.
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