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Old 06-18-2011, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by glackore


Vintage Wheels Works V40's
Fr = 17x8
Rr = 18x9.5

Very nice wheels and excellent quality!
Those look good and period correct for a vette.
Old 06-18-2011, 03:13 PM
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Its funny, I just ordered new Foose wheels for my 77 today. Maybe by end of the week I'll have some pictures to post.
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These are the 18" American Racing Torq Thrust II wheels. Fronts are 18x8 w/ 4" BS with Nitto NT 555 tires in 245/45ZR/18, Rears are 18x9.5 w/ 5.5" BS with Nitto NT05R tires in 285/40R/18. I'm also running big brakes, 13" Wilwood rotors with 6 piston fronts and 4 piston rears.





Old 06-18-2011, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by glackore


Vintage Wheels Works V40's
Fr = 17x8
Rr = 18x9.5

Very nice wheels and excellent quality!
Very nice choice.
Old 06-27-2011, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by tekvette
Very nice choice.
i love it !
Old 06-27-2011, 11:34 PM
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18 x 8 front and 18 x 9.5 out back






Old 06-28-2011, 07:09 AM
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Torq Thrust II's 16 front - 17 rear





Old 06-28-2011, 08:48 AM
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There are a lot of nice looking C3's on here! And it shows that all of the different tastes result in nice looking rides!
Old 06-28-2011, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by zwede


17x8 American Racing CL205, 4" BS. 255/50-17.
I like these. Looks good and somewhat vintage.
Old 06-28-2011, 02:05 PM
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Cars not completed yet but here is my 72 with Cragars. 15 x 7 frt 215/60r15 BFG's n 15 x 8 rear 245/60R15
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Old 03-04-2012, 10:02 PM
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Default Need Advice on Wheels

Great Pictures on here guys.......

I need to ask for your assistance on an issue as well. I have a 1973 Corvette for which I recently purchased a set of Boyd Coddington Crown Jewels (17x8) all the way around. I have had a terrible time finding the right size tires to put on them to fill out the wheel wells and not have any clearance issues. I puchased a set of Hankook 245/45-17's but they do not come close to filling in the wells. Any advice?

Also, I notice that many of your vettes appear to be riding lower...have you modified the suspensions? If so, with what kit? I was looking at the stage 4 kit mid america corvette since it said it would lower it an inch or so..... has anyone used this kit and if so...what did you think?

Thanks,

Jay
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Many of the members on here have lowered their cars. I for one have to have the correct stance on a car or truck. Many of the vettes on here look like they could be 4 x 4 vehicles. I bought 9" bolts for my rear leaf and cut 1 coil off my stock springs in the front. From the floor to the lip of my fenders are 26 7/8 for the front and 27 1/8 for the rear. I am very happy with my stance now.
Old 03-04-2012, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard454
18 x 8 front and 18 x 9.5 out back

What color/kind are these. They look like gunmetal but reflect like chrome; yet they don't look chrome. I am very intrigued.
Old 03-05-2012, 02:40 AM
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Old 03-05-2012, 02:45 PM
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Nice cars & Wheels guys.
Old 03-05-2012, 08:40 PM
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here is my old setup. 20 inch from 2010 camaro



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