Need some wheel assistance...
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Need some wheel assistance...
I want to get a new set of wheels for my car. Keep in mind that I already have practically new (not sure how they survive, but they do) 17" tires that I do not want to have to replace. So whatever wheels I get I want to put these on.
What size Y2k chrome wheels will fit? Something off one of the newer sytle vettes is what I am looking for. But need sizes that will fit before persueing and I hate trying to figure out wheel sized. Seem to always get burned.
So I will leave it up to you guys to direct me in the right direction. Thanks :cheers: :thumbs:
What size Y2k chrome wheels will fit? Something off one of the newer sytle vettes is what I am looking for. But need sizes that will fit before persueing and I hate trying to figure out wheel sized. Seem to always get burned.
So I will leave it up to you guys to direct me in the right direction. Thanks :cheers: :thumbs:
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St. Jude Donor '04
Re: Need some wheel assistance... (ski_dwn_it)
Well, the rear wheels on the C5 is a 18" wheel, but if you could get 2 sets of front wheels, they should fit.
The other option is to get repro's.. they make 17x9.5" sets, which should fit your tires. I am planning on doing this with a set of repro Z06 wheels myself..
The other option is to get repro's.. they make 17x9.5" sets, which should fit your tires. I am planning on doing this with a set of repro Z06 wheels myself..
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Re: Need some wheel assistance... (ski_dwn_it)
Should I get these ones:
Picture 1:
Or these
Picture 2
I like Pict2 but I also like Pict1s now that I see them.
What do you guys think? :cheers: Help me out.. :smash:
Picture 1:
Or these
Picture 2
I like Pict2 but I also like Pict1s now that I see them.
What do you guys think? :cheers: Help me out.. :smash:
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From: More cowbell...
St. Jude Donor '04
Re: Need some wheel assistance... (ski_dwn_it)
AAA Rims seems to have a great selection:
http://www.aaarims.com/specials/corvette.shtml
Personally, I think both wheels look great, but I prefer the Z06 style (1).. but to each their own!! :D
http://www.aaarims.com/specials/corvette.shtml
Personally, I think both wheels look great, but I prefer the Z06 style (1).. but to each their own!! :D
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Re: Need some wheel assistance... (ski_dwn_it)
:cool: I've been making the same decision. I do have to replace the wheels too, but I have the LTPWS to worry about. I've decided I like the Y2Ks the best and the only place that I've found them in the 17x9.5 size is at:
http://wheelcontact.com/catalog/whee...hp?wheels_id=7
If someone knows where else they can be found I'd like to price shop. Does anyone know if the existing sensors will strap in if I decide to go with 18s? :thumbs:
http://wheelcontact.com/catalog/whee...hp?wheels_id=7
If someone knows where else they can be found I'd like to price shop. Does anyone know if the existing sensors will strap in if I decide to go with 18s? :thumbs:
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St. Jude Donor '04
Re: Need some wheel assistance... (Darkmke)
Darkmke- check out the link to AAA wheels above.. they seem to have a bunch of sizes for most of the Vette wheels.. might find some there.
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St. Jude Donor '04
Re: Need some wheel assistance... (ski_dwn_it)
They should.. my wheels are 17"x9.5" and I have 275/40/17 tires.. so all should be good.. the thing you have to be concerned is the offset.. not sure what offset you need with your 86 (was that right?)
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St. Jude Donor '04
Re: Need some wheel assistance... (ski_dwn_it)
not sure what offset you need with your 86 (was that right?)
89 :cheers:
89 :cheers:
But, with an 89, you should be OK with any of the listed wheels.. I beleive it is the same offset as the LT1 and C5 years.. (someone chime in here if I am wrong!!!!)
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Re: Need some wheel assistance... (loiq)
Thanks guys! At least I know what I can get now. Now I just have to decide which ones to get.
Wouldn't be some white vettes out there sporting either of these wheels are there? :crazy: :jester
Wouldn't be some white vettes out there sporting either of these wheels are there? :crazy: :jester
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Re: Need some wheel assistance... (ski_dwn_it)
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Re: Need some wheel assistance... (MarkLT1)
Darkmke- check out the link to AAA wheels above.. they seem to have a bunch of sizes for most of the Vette wheels.. might find some there.