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Old Jun 24, 2014 | 12:41 PM
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Hey Guys,
New C5 owner here.
Just had new tires installed last night. They said that I have two different width front rims? I have the thin spoke chrome wheels and thought they only come 17" x 8.5 wide. Could I have a different width front wheel? It is 17".

I was a c3 owner but now have a 99 convertible that I just love to drive!!

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Old Jun 24, 2014 | 01:16 PM
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They must be the polished clear coated ones.
Looks like chrome.
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Originally Posted by Birdman69
Hey Guys,
New C5 owner here.
Just had new tires installed last night. They said that I have two different width front rims? I have the thin spoke chrome wheels and thought they only come 17" x 8.5 wide. Could I have a different width front wheel? It is 17".

I was a c3 owner but now have a 99 convertible that I just love to drive!!

Dave
Yes 17 x 8.5 is stock factory width.
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Dimensions should be stamped inside the wheel.

Take a look at how the tire seats against the outside edge of the wheels, do they looks the same all the way around?
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