18's similar to VWW V40's for c3 Vette

[aaroncorvette]

Hi guys

I currently have Vintage Wheel Works 17 x 8 and 17 x 9.5's on my Vette. I want to go up to 18's but VWW don't make an 18... So does anyone know who makes an 18 with the similar flat spoke design (not curved like TT2's).

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Ive seen these E-T Classic V from E-T wheels. Anyone using these? http://www.etmags.com/classic_v.html
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Looking for a 18 x 9 front and 18 x 9.5 or 10 for the rear. Ive already bought 285/40/18's for the rear.

Thanks!

[79 Camaro]

That's odd in regards to the 18". I had 18" VWW on my 73 Camaro. 8" front and 9.5" rear. See pic. Did they discontinue them?

[aaroncorvette]

Nice Camaro. Wheels look great.

Funny you say that as it was a strange one. I ordered my 17's from VWW around 2009. At the time I wanted 18"s and they said they don't sell them now but will in the future. anyhow I couldn't wait so I ordered the 17's. a few years later I emailed them numerous times after and they said they were planning to make them but haven't yet, then the website changed, still no sign of 18's but I could see 18's for sale on a totally different site. I'm still confused.

Where did you order yours from? VWW? Or another place? Would love to get 18" V40's.

[aaroncorvette]

https://www.vintagewheelworks.com/

The site makes no sense. I can't find V40's on there.

[aaroncorvette]

Finally managed to find the VWW page on Cokar tyre site. No mention of 18"s, says 17 x 9 is the biggest size....
https://www.cokertire.com/blog/vintage-wheel-works

[79 Camaro]

I ordered them from a company in CA that was a wheel a tire specialist. The owner sold the company shortly after I got my wheels. It didn't go well for the new owner as I understand. Many unfilled orders.
I don't have any details but search for a company called "Wheel Vintiques"? Maybe they have something?

[Vortech404]

https://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corvette-vintage-wheel-works-v40-18x8-2-piece-wheel-1968-1982-25-348158-1.html

John

[aaroncorvette]

I ordered them from a company in CA that was a wheel a tire specialist. The owner sold the company shortly after I got my wheels. It didn't go well for the new owner as I understand. Many unfilled orders.
I don't have any details but search for a company called "Wheel Vintiques"? Maybe they have something?

No luck with Wheel Vintiques, thanks anyway.

[aaroncorvette]

https://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corvette-vintage-wheel-works-v40-18x8-2-piece-wheel-1968-1982-25-348158-1.html

John

I just went on there. No 18 x 9 or 9.5's....but I did find a photo of my car on the Ecklers site! (prior to being 69'd, note egg crate gills)

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[jimco84x]

You asked about the ET wheels. While I don't know anyone with the Classic V's., I've seen a lot of the LT-lll wheels floating around. They seem decent. I almost went that direction honestly. The Classic V's are quite as 'sharp edged' as the VWWs but much better than the TT's

[aaroncorvette]

You asked about the ET wheels. While I don't know anyone with the Classic V's., I've seen a lot of the LT-lll wheels floating around. They seem decent. I almost went that direction honestly. The Classic V's are quite as 'sharp edged' as the VWWs but much better than the TT's

Hi Jim, yes the sharp edge was my concern with them. I think VWW nailed it design wise hence why i'd like to go with them. I'll email them and see what they say.

[dcozzi]

US Mags, Standard, U102 ??

[aaroncorvette]

US Mags, Standard, U102 ??

They only go up to 18 x 9 I'm afraid...Great looking wheel though.

[aaroncorvette]

I ended up fitting 10 x 18 TT2’s all round with 265 and 275/40/18’s. Car looks great. 216982