Please show me your wheels...
I am looking for aftermarket wheels for a 1968 Corvette convertible. I would prefer to find an 18" but 17" would be my second choice. If you have or know of any 18" or 17" wheels that will work with this car and clear the calipers I would certainly appreciate the name and manufacturer of the wheel and pictures if you have them on your Vette.
Next question will be what are the widest tires I can run on those wheels? I have been alternating between 2 sets of tires and wheels on this car for years and I am tired of all the work. I run 255-60-15 Goodrich radial TAs on 15"x8" Chrome Rallye Wheels for everyday driving and when I show the car I put the stock 15"x7" Painted Rallye wheels with Firestone F70-15 redline biased tires on it. I know the 255's just make it and I even had to use radiator hose clamps to hold back the parking break cable so it didn't rub a groove in the inside side wall. Now plan to put nice aftermarket wheels with maybe a lower profile runflat on it and see if I can find someone that can cut redlines into the tire. If you know someone that does that I would appreciate the info. Thanks for any help you can render! |
My 68 with American Racing TT II's (17x8), Dunlop Direzza DZ101 245/45/17.
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Originally Posted by Lupigiato73
(Post 1577876406)
My 68 with American Racing TT II's (17x8), Dunlop Direzza DZ101 245/45/17.
http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/...igiato/013.jpg Any other suggestions out there? |
I have Centerline Wheels, Champ 506, 18" x 8" with 4" rear spacing. tires are 255/45ZR18 on my '76 with no clearance problems anywhere.
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This is a "Coys" C5 Chrome, 17X8, with a spinner cap.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...9/DSC05123.jpg Same wheel with the bullet cap http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...9/DSC03757.jpg The wheels seem to suit the car well and are reasonable priced. http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...9/DSC04976.jpg Visit coyswheels.com for sizing and selection if you like them. |
Awesome looking vette
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Coy's C5's 18x8 4" backspace
245 and 255/45/18 tires. http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...10306-0925.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...10306-0927.jpg http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...10306-0924.jpg |
Boss 338's
18x8 with 4.5" BS. since these pictures were taken I have added a 1" adapter to the rear and now the wheels set right.
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lots of awesome looking rides! glad I made this post as I'm getting more helpful ideas
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Originally Posted by 68sbcoupe
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If you like the "minilite" style wheel (thats the gold wheel on the red 68) then look up Team III (lt wheel) or Vintage Wheel Works (V48), they do 17 and 18" versions of that wheel. My favorite vintage "race" style wheel.
Nick |
68 Wheels
Originally Posted by ndirishr1
(Post 1577903633)
wheel maker and size?
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/pict...ictureid=77993
Vintage Wheels Works V40's Fr = 17x8 Rr = 18x9.5 Very nice wheels and excellent quality! |
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mine are boss 18x8.5 (same as oneshot) all the way around. i think i have a 45 profile in the rear and a 30 up front.
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Not on the car yet, but here's some 17"ers from Vinatge Wheel Works, theyre' the Cobra style
Mine are MEGA wide ( 17x11 on rear) and will need L88 flares, but they sell em in most any width and backspace you want if your'e looking to fit the stock wheel wells http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/e...t/P6160086.jpg |
Beautiful cars, guys. :thumbs:
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