Looking for 16 inch wheels cheap

TPFKATK · 03-08-2002, 03:14 PM

Howdy.
I'm looking for 2 16 X 9.5s for drag racing. Low budget; scuffed up, peeling finish etc OK. Posting here hoping I can find some close in and just pick them up.
Thanks
Harold

stillthere · 03-08-2002, 03:31 PM

post this on c4 parts and you will have better luck. better yet you can find some there probably. z51 wheels are 16x9.5

BKVIEW4U · 03-08-2002, 04:26 PM

harold. what year is your vette?

TPFKATK · 03-08-2002, 04:41 PM

It's an 88. I have a pair of early 16s but they are 8.5s

BKVIEW4U · 03-09-2002, 02:08 PM

what size tire do you want to run? i run a 11.50 et street on a 16x8 camaro takeoff wheel. it fits perfect.

TPFKATK · 03-09-2002, 02:51 PM

I have a set of roadracing slicks that are 325x35. These things are sweet but I can't use them, they are too wide at about 12.5 inches. The outside bead to outside bead is 12 in. I also have a set of 23.5x10.5s, they are 10.5 outer bead to bead. Both these sets are shorter than 255x50 so it will have the effect of lowering the axle ratio. I think the wheels I have are incorrect (early) offset and are going to stick out of the wheel wells.
H

BKVIEW4U · 03-10-2002, 01:51 PM

you have a set of 23.5 x 10.5? 23.5 is a short tire. what kind of tire is it?

a 325 road race tire. i'll bet that thing is huge.

the pre 87 rims wont fit a post 88 properly . i'll be on the lookout for something for ya

TPFKATK · 03-11-2002, 01:52 AM

Thanks big guy.
The short tires are Goodyear Eagle roadracing slicks. The 325s are BFG G-Force TAs. And yes they are wide as all get out. I don't know how good they will be as drag tires tho :confused: They will surely be better than street tires.
H

BKVIEW4U · 03-11-2002, 02:19 AM

either tire should work great. see ya at
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TPFKATK · 03-11-2002, 02:37 AM

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