Corvette wheel/tire specialist?

[Bronco Rider]

I checked the Tire Rack wheel selection guide for an 81 Corvette. No wheels listed. Mentioned this to a Tire Rack phone jockey and told them they need to do their home work, he hung up on me today. "I am running 17 x 9.5" wheels with a 4.5" back set and 275 40 17 tires with out any modifications" and looking for another set of wheels for auto cross. I work for a school district and did the research on my own. Can you imagine having a wealth of tire and wheel information at your disposal and not using that information to increase your sales? You are a sponsor of the "Corvette forum" Larry Sudweeks Bronco Rider 81 Corvette

[mozin]

I am surprised to hear the TireRack telephone sellor hung up on you. They must be very busy lately because they have not answered my email from four days ago.

Tom

[81ZZ4]

Any luck in your tire wheel research?
I have seen pics on this site some time back on nice looking Torquer II's (I think thats the name) sweet looking...anyone have info on these?
Or pics . I have also heard of some using an offset trailing arm for sweet extra wide suckers. Any info would be great. The Vette is away for the winter and I need to buy something fun because Spring is getting here soon :yesnod:

[Bronco Rider]

Mozin,
"I am running 17 x 9.5" wheels with a 4.5" back set and 275 40 17 Kumo tires "with out any modifications" Bolt on and enjoy.
These are a 5 spoke eagle alloy wheel purchased from wheelsforless.com. approx $173.00 a copy They look great. Wouldn't run any thing narrower. Kumo tires came from the Rrrr.... Rack. $113.00 a copy back then
The car handles like a Corvette should. I will post pictures once I figure out how.

Bronco Rider

[fwayne]

I can't believe they don't have a way to search by bolt pattern and size. It's impossible to find a wheel you like and have any clue as to whether it will actually fit your spindle. They finally have a wheel that "matches" a '75 AND a graphic of a C3!