Just joined? Please introduce yourself.
Page 22 of 27 FirstFirst ... 122021222324 ... LastLast
Results 211 to 220 of 262

Thread: C4 Frame Project

  1. #211
    Banned
    Join Date
    Nov 2015

    Member #:2775
    Posts
    1,426
    Sometimes going narrower on the wheel width can be beneficial. For one it gives you a little more leeway on the offset, and track width with a deeper dish. 8 to 8 1/2 inch wide wheel with a 255 wide tire front and rear is the direction I'm gonna go. Most 255 series tires have plenty load range of weight capacity which is important. The 94-96 4200 pound Impala SS's on the same 116 inch wheelbase running a 255/50-17 Z speed on a 8 1/2 in wheel, 100 load index, 27 inch diameter tire, were an awesome handling cars hands down. Still one of the best full-sized RWD cars ever built!

  2. #212
    Registered Member BamaNomad's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2016

    Member #:3217
    Location
    Rocket City, USA (Huntsville, AL area)
    Posts
    3,774
    I was thinking that the gold "Hurst" Wheels would work and look OK too, but I've found out with more checking taht they do not work (using any of their stock sizing); Vision wheels recommended that I'd have to go to a 'custom offset' wheel (which I don't want to pay for, and I don't really like any of the two piece wheels I've seen)...

    This afternoon I found on ebay a set of Cadillac CTS wheels (17x8 +41mm OS) which *might* work if the 66.9 hub size doesn't pose an issue (and I haven't even looked at that!).. Do you fellas know/think that might pose an issue on my C4 wheel hubs? Otherwise, putting those specs in seems to satisfy CN's wheel calculators (unless I screwed up again).. I'm about to go crazy trying to find wheels that will work...

    If these 17x8 wheels will work on the chassis/body, then with 245-45/17 tires all the way around I would have lots of options for tires (and reasonably priced)...

    If I wanted (or needed) to go wider, this 17x9 +45 ARE wheel seems to work also,

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/American-Rac...JXj8Ug&vxp=mtr

    If this 9" wheel works, then I'd think any 17x7 or 17x8 wheel with 41-45 mm OS (if I can find one) would also work? I'd rather stay in the 7.5 to 8 inch width range if possible with a nice looking 5 spoke wheel...
    Last edited by BamaNomad; 04-25-2017 at 07:30 PM.

  3. #213
    Registered Member Custer55's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2015

    Member #:2442
    Location
    Custer, WI
    Posts
    640
    Quote Originally Posted by BamaNomad View Post
    I was thinking that the gold "Hurst" Wheels would work and look OK too, but I've found out with more checking taht they do not work (using any of their stock sizing); Vision wheels recommended that I'd have to go to a 'custom offset' wheel (which I don't want to pay for, and I don't really like any of the two piece wheels I've seen)...

    This afternoon I found on ebay a set of Cadillac CTS wheels (17x8 +41mm OS) which *might* work if the 66.9 hub size doesn't pose an issue (and I haven't even looked at that!).. Do you fellas know/think that might pose an issue on my C4 wheel hubs? Otherwise, putting those specs in seems to satisfy CN's wheel calculators (unless I screwed up again).. I'm about to go crazy trying to find wheels that will work...

    If these 17x8 wheels will work on the chassis/body, then with 245-45/17 tires all the way around I would have lots of options for tires (and reasonably priced)...

    If I wanted (or needed) to go wider, this 17x9 +45 ARE wheel seems to work also,

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/American-Rac...JXj8Ug&vxp=mtr

    If this 9" wheel works, then I'd think any 17x7 or 17x8 wheel with 41-45 mm OS (if I can find one) would also work? I'd rather stay in the 7.5 to 8 inch width range if possible with a nice looking 5 spoke wheel...
    I think the C4 hub diameter is 70.3mm so the CTS wheels would probably not work. Not sure about the bolt circle size on a CTS either. If you know some one who has a mid 90's Camaro or Firebird wheel it is a good wheel to check clearances with. My 95 Trans Am are 16 x 8 with a 55mm offset. Tires are 245/50/16, about 25.5 or so dia. They will clear the Corvette 12" dia. brakes, so you can bolt them on and use spacers to simulate the wheel width and offset you are considering to check clearances. I'd let you borrow mine if we weren't 12 plus hours apart.
    Brian

  4. #214
    Registered Member BamaNomad's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2016

    Member #:3217
    Location
    Rocket City, USA (Huntsville, AL area)
    Posts
    3,774
    I've got the 13" brakes on my chassis, so 17" wheels mininum are required.

    The CTS wheels have a stated lug pattern of 5 on 120mm which should work, or should I be concerned about the 0.65 mm difference between it and 4-3/4??
    Last edited by BamaNomad; 04-26-2017 at 06:55 AM.

  5. #215
    Registered Member chevynut's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011

    Member #:115
    Location
    Fort Collins, CO
    Posts
    10,835
    Bamanomad, it looks like AR has exactly what you need, 17x7.5" with 45mm offset in the Torque Thrust M wheel but they don't have the right bolt pattern for some reason. It seems weird to me that they wouldn't offer that wheel with the Chevy pattern but they do in a 7" and 8" wheel with different offset. Maybe a call to them would help...perhaps they can easily do it, but they just don't list them. IMO that wheel would work well with a 225 or 235 tire in front.

    They also have a 17x8 with 30mm offset but with the wrong bolt pattern that would give you a 68.49" overall width with a 225 tire. That's about where Brian was with his 275s that worked on his car but it depends on how low your car is in front.

    The 17x9 with 45mm offset and a 255 tire should work in the rear too.

    http://www.americanracing.com/wheelS...-torq-thrust-m
    56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension


    Other vehicles:

    56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
    56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    1962 327/340HP Corvette
    1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
    2001 Porsche Boxster S
    2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
    2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax

  6. #216
    Registered Member BamaNomad's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2016

    Member #:3217
    Location
    Rocket City, USA (Huntsville, AL area)
    Posts
    3,774
    Yes, CN.. I found that wheel also and noticed that they didn't list it for the needed bolt pattern; I am planning trying to call them today and find out if they can/will do it for 4-3/4" lug pattern.

    I called Billy Dawson at Corvette Corrections to find out which wheels he's using... 18x8.5 +56mm all the way around. I ran these numbers thru your calculators, and they 'work' without warnings, but they sit farther to the inside than I would prefer (larger differences to the fenders than necessary). Apparently these are the C7 Corvette specifications (2015 or so), so that should generate some more options..?

  7. #217
    Registered Member chevynut's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011

    Member #:115
    Location
    Fort Collins, CO
    Posts
    10,835
    If the tires sit too far inboard for your liking you can always use wheel spacers. Outboard is more of a problem. I agree that the 56mm offset is a bit too much.

    Also keep in mind that if push comes to shove you could always change to the early suspensions that are 1" narrower and require less offset.

    To tell the truth after spending all the money on the frame and body, if it was me I would pony up the money and get the 2-piece wheels you want with the correct custom offset.
    Last edited by chevynut; 04-26-2017 at 07:28 AM.
    56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension


    Other vehicles:

    56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
    56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
    1962 327/340HP Corvette
    1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
    2001 Porsche Boxster S
    2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
    2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax

  8. #218
    Banned
    Join Date
    Nov 2015

    Member #:2775
    Posts
    1,426
    American racing has many more options from their custom shop. Sure it's a little more money for a better fit, and they can custom make many more offsets and bolt patterns that are not available in their retail line. A torque thrust looking wheel is hard to beat for a hot rod look!

  9. #219
    Banned
    Join Date
    Nov 2015

    Member #:2775
    Posts
    1,426
    American has other styles, but here is a couple of blanks from the custom shop, that just needs the bolt pattern drilled. 17x8 +38mm and 17x9 +48.
    http://www.wheelpros.com/wheelSpecs/...torq-thrust-ii
    Last edited by 55 Rescue Dog; 04-27-2017 at 04:33 AM.

  10. #220
    Registered Member BamaNomad's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2016

    Member #:3217
    Location
    Rocket City, USA (Huntsville, AL area)
    Posts
    3,774
    Today I removed the ZR1 rear wheels (17x11x36mm) and installed another pair of ZR1 fronts I had (17x9.5x56mm) so (hopefully) this will let me proceed and put the body on the chassis so I can get a better feel for what I really want to buy to run on the car... just needing 'roll-around' capability for awhile..

    CN: I agree.. before I compromise too much on wheel size/BSP/etc.. I will consider custom wheels, and I've got some time to find a source and identify what I want..

    Thanks to everyone for your comments and suggestions esp to Brian with the information that the 9.5 C4 wheels will 'work' all the way around..

Page 22 of 27 FirstFirst ... 122021222324 ... LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •