Wheel Size Options for 69-82 Corvettes

[MBD]

I'm not finding the amount of pictures and discussions of different tire sizes I would expect to find for 69 - 82 Corvettes.

Does anyone know of good sites or newsgroups besides this one? These cars have lots of space and I want to see some creative ideas.

[MBD]

Let me be more specific. Some of these cars came from the factory with 8 inch rims with 255s.

Can I put 18 x 9s and 10s with 255s in the front and 305s or 315s in the rear without any interference?

[JV69z/28]

I'm guessing the fronts will work with the right backspace but the rears would probably be too big. I think 285s are max in the rear and to run 10s you would need offset control arms. Hopefully someone who knows for sure will chime in here. I think Vette Brakes started selling their adapters to run C4 8.5s in the front and 9.5s in the rear on C3 cars way back when.

[USAZR1]

The guys in the C3 forum over at the Corvette Forum can answer these questions.

[MBD]

The guys in the C3 forum over at the Corvette Forum can answer these questions.

I found that site too, but there is no specific tire and wheel section or search index feature.

[MBD]

I found that site too, but there is no specific tire and wheel section or search index feature.

But I'll ask the question and see if I can get a response.

Thanks,

MD

[USAZR1]

But I'll ask the question and see if I can get a response.
Thanks,
MD

I'm sure you will get a response. There are some bada$$ C3's over there.

[nitrovette]

I run a 17x8 with 255/50/17 4 bs. in front and a 17x9.5 rear rim 4 1/8 bs and a 275/50/17 rear tire with a mild flare and e brake bracket removed.I couldve went to a 17x11 if i removed my sway bar but at the time wanted to keep it.I think some guys can run up to 5 inch bs with a 17 or 18x10 with ebrake removed,you could also run offset trailing arms too .

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