Aftermarket wheels for '85
 

Hi, does anyone know where I can get some aftermarket wheels for my '85 vette? The stock ones are 16x9.5. Can some one tell me if the pattern is 4.75 or 120.65mm? I heard both. I'm looking to plus size as much as 3 or 4 inches. Thanks

RE: Aftermarket wheels for '85
 

You put 3 or 4 inches of increased diameter on an early Corvette and you are just SCREAMING for one of the worst handling cars you have ever driven!!

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CAN SOMEONE HELP ME MAKE MY CAR THE WORST HANDLING CAR I'VE EVER DRIVEN? would be more like it. I've found out that there are wheel adapters to give the 84-87 vetts the ability to use wheel that fit on 88-96 vettes. Does anyone know where I can get these at an afordable price? thanks

RE: Aftermarket wheels for '85
 

Ecklers.com or Madvet.com both carry the adapters (kind of expensive for what they are). If you know someone with a machine shop they'd be rather easy to make up. But, I'd have to agree with the poster above. Rough ride and increased wear on steering components.

RE: Aftermarket wheels for '85
 

me personally would not trust the adapters. [sm=headbang.gif] they can lead to head-achs later on, if its replacemet wheels i find the tirerack has a good selection and fairly priced.



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hmmm.... I tried tirerack, but the only had 3 choices and at mid 600 to 800, they were kinda pricey. thanks though

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What style were you thinking of going with?I might be able to locate some for you. Just let me know.





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wheels
 

I'm looking for some chrome wheels. I like the 5 point star- 10 spoke type, something a little flashy but not too much, but still sporty looking. I was thinking 18,19+ Z06 wheels but every single newer camaro/firebird/corvette has them.

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Let me check and i'll post back later on this evening if not first thing in the morning.




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Yo Skyler,
I saw some 27" wheels today. They would look great on your racing car and would be extremely easy to put on!!

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First off, I think your 27" 's aren't quite the size I'm looking for. Sorry to break some hearts, but I don't think every corvette should remain in stock conditions, looks or style. This should be to the owners to decide what they want there car to look like and how it preformes, wherether they are 65 and retired or 20 and into outdoing the predominate ricer community that exist on the hi-ways today. Wheels are the big part of the picture of a parked car and tell a little about the owners taste/style. I would like something newer to match the new C-5 body conversion I have, but it's hard finding newer wheels or wheel period for 84-87 vettes because of there offset. Because of the reduced clearance from headers, new oil pan, new sideskirts, rear bumper and flamethrower kit, I want a slightly overall raised ride level but not so much sidewall. Still looking for some 18" 's+ or so.

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skyler, just be careful that if you do buy adapters or spacers of some sort, that you follow the directions....ive seen adapters like that fail and cause wheels to come off...[:@]


do you have maybe a particular rim in mind that you want? wheel companies may often offer wheels that are not fully advertised due to lower demand

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If you go with a wheel spacer do yourself a favor and DON'T go with one of the cheapo's sitting on the shelf at your local basic parts store. Go with Eibach or H&R spacers. They have a hub ring to keep the spacer centered and supported. Also be sure to get longer studs so you have the same mount of thread for the lugs.

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excellent point danase...i think that the big name brand spaces come in kits with longer studs also.