corvette wheels

iroc2nv · 06-11-2008, 07:32 PM

I have a '99 4wd s10 Blazer, and i would like to know what oem vette wheels will fit it. Im a newby , hence the name.

BanginJimmy · 06-11-2008, 10:23 PM

I believe all vette wheels will. I know for a fact that c5's and c6's will bolt right up.

Evil_s10 · 06-11-2008, 10:38 PM

yes c5 and c6 wheels will fit as well as any of the 93 and up camaro wheels.

02_Black_XBlazer · 06-11-2008, 11:09 PM

x3

4wd= no spacers required, bolt pattern is the same, 5 lug x 4.75"

2wd= 2.25"-3" spacers depending on particular Gen (C4, 5, or 6) and desired distance from fenderwell.

iroc2nv · 06-12-2008, 09:15 AM

Thank you , i now know what i want to get.

iroc2nv · 06-13-2008, 01:09 PM

Will these fit , 17 x 9.5 ? There from O.E. wheel.

MikeInCtown · 06-13-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 97_S-10SS

x3

4wd= no spacers required, bolt pattern is the same, 5 lug x 4.75"

2wd= 2.25"-3" spacers depending on particular Gen (C4, 5, or 6) and desired distance from fenderwell.

With a 4wd, would there be any rubbing problems or look dumb, or do they tuck in nicely and just look like nice beg sporty wheels?

BanginJimmy · 06-13-2008, 06:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MikeInCtown

With a 4wd, would there be any rubbing problems or look dumb, or do they tuck in nicely and just look like nice beg sporty wheels?

On a 4wd, they will bolt up and sit just like a stock wheel. You may have a little rubbing at lock, but it shouldnt be bad at all.

Yogi · 06-13-2008, 07:11 PM

Click here to see what they look like on a 4wd.

iroc2nv · 06-13-2008, 07:24 PM

Im looking to get the black ZR1's or the black cross-laced. Wow ! But yours look great ! It's going on a white Blazer. I think it will offset pretty nicely.

MikeInCtown · 06-13-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Yogi

Click here to see what they look like on a 4wd.

Looks nice but I've only seen pictures on way lowered vehicles. I looked up the actual tire diameter and realized they would look pretty dumb on a stock height 4wd.

BanginJimmy · 06-13-2008, 11:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MikeInCtown

Looks nice but I've only seen pictures on way lowered vehicles. I looked up the actual tire diameter and realized they would look pretty dumb on a stock height 4wd.

a large sidewall tire could be done also. I have seen a couple 4wd's on vette wheels with tall sidewalls. It actually looks pretty good too. Those were all lifted though. I'm not sure how it would look on a stock height truck.

You could also just go ahead and drop yours.

iroc2nv · 06-13-2008, 11:37 PM

Yea , im thinking about that too

4point3 · 06-15-2008, 09:45 PM

how wide can the weels can be? And how much backspace is there on 4wd? Thank you

nate98blazer · 06-16-2008, 12:52 AM

here are mine, its a 2wd 4 door, i dont know what the offset for a 4wd is, but my rears are 10.5 inches wide, and i had to use spacers to put mine on, but like they already said, you wont need them on yours. the tire sizes are 245/45/17 in front and 275/40/18 in back. and that is a 3 inch drop all the way around, it looks lower in person than in the picture

iroc2nv · 06-16-2008, 03:54 PM

Im wondering about how 17x11's will fit. You guys know if it will ? There's a guy wanting to sell some.

Blublazin · 06-19-2008, 06:37 PM

My 96 2 dr blaze is lowered with 3" blocks, extreme leafs, 4wd rear end. ZR1 wheels 17 x 11, with 315 x 35 tire, no rubbing & fits under the fender lip. Frt had to have I think 2.25 spacers to align everything up.

iroc2nv · 06-20-2008, 09:05 AM

That's what i needed to know ! Thank you

Josh in RI · 06-22-2008, 06:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 97_S-10SS

x3

4wd= no spacers required, bolt pattern is the same, 5 lug x 4.75"

2wd= 2.25"-3" spacers depending on particular Gen (C4, 5, or 6) and desired distance from fenderwell.

I was curious about putting the C5's on a '98 2WD S10, and would like to know what would be the best spacers to use to keep them as close to sitting like stock as possible... And if there are any kinds of rubbing issues. Did you remove your inner wheel wells?

Just stuff I'm looking to know before I finally get them on and discover a problem...

Thanks, Josh

BanginJimmy · 06-23-2008, 02:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Josh in RI

I was curious about putting the C5's on a '98 2WD S10, and would like to know what would be the best spacers to use to keep them as close to sitting like stock as possible... And if there are any kinds of rubbing issues. Did you remove your inner wheel wells?

Just stuff I'm looking to know before I finally get them on and discover a problem...

Thanks, Josh

2.25-2.5" spacers and you will be fine. You shouldnt have any issues with rubbing except maybe a little at full lock.

MikeInCtown · 06-23-2008, 11:55 AM

OK, this is what has me confused. Elsewhere someone posted that their 235/75/15s on the front of a 2wd would rub at full lock. My 225s do not. These are only about 8.5" wide, so I'm trying to figure out how a tire that is nearly 3" wider is only rubbing "a little" at full lock???

Perhaps they did something to their truck because it makes no sense that stock 4wd vehicles would have 235s up front and have no problem with clearance but a 2wd would.

The other part that sucks is that tires for a 17 or 18 corvette rim that are the same dia as OE seem to be very very limited and cost a ton.

Yogi · 06-23-2008, 12:02 PM

I had 235-75X15 for a while on my 2 wd Blazer and there was a slight rub at full lock. The stock 235-70X15 do not rub.

BanginJimmy · 06-23-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MikeInCtown

OK, this is what has me confused. Elsewhere someone posted that their 235/75/15s on the front of a 2wd would rub at full lock. My 225s do not. These are only about 8.5" wide, so I'm trying to figure out how a tire that is nearly 3" wider is only rubbing "a little" at full lock???

Perhaps they did something to their truck because it makes no sense that stock 4wd vehicles would have 235s up front and have no problem with clearance but a 2wd would.

The other part that sucks is that tires for a 17 or 18 corvette rim that are the same dia as OE seem to be very very limited and cost a ton.

A 235/75 is very tall and I would imagine it was rubbing on the top of the inner fender. A wider, but lower profile will not have rubbing problems in the same place. They will most likely rub on the frame rail.

Josh in RI · 06-23-2008, 07:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BanginJimmy

2.25-2.5" spacers and you will be fine. You shouldnt have any issues with rubbing except maybe a little at full lock.

Then my next questions would be:
- Where can I get them from?
- Are they a reputable company?
- And lastly, How Much $$$?

And with a spacer that wide, how much of a risk IS there at snapping lug bolts from being extended so much? This is the downfall I was advised of when starting to inquire about these at my normal speed shop...

Agagin, any and all insight is helpfull right now, as it'll help me along the way with this part of the demon project!!!

Thanks again,
Josh

Yogi · 06-23-2008, 07:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BanginJimmy

A 235/75 is very tall and I would imagine it was rubbing on the top of the inner fender. A wider, but lower profile will not have rubbing problems in the same place. They will most likely rub on the frame rail.

The 235-75's were rubbing on the frame rail, at the front IIRC.

BanginJimmy · 06-24-2008, 12:05 AM

not sure about price or where to get the spacers from or the price tag on them because I have never used them.

The spacers I have seen though bolt up to the stock lugs, then have a seperate set of lugs to bolt the wheels to. I think it would be a good idea to put some stronger lugs in, but I honestly dont know if it would really make a difference.

06-11-2008, 07:32 PM	#1
iroc2nv Registered User Age: 45 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 505 Location: Decatur , Al. User is: OffLine	corvette wheels I have a '99 4wd s10 Blazer, and i would like to know what oem vette wheels will fit it. Im a newby , hence the name.
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06-11-2008, 10:23 PM	#2
BanginJimmy Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,615 Location: dallas, ga User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels I believe all vette wheels will. I know for a fact that c5's and c6's will bolt right up.
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06-11-2008, 10:38 PM	#3
Evil_s10 Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 219 Location: cincinnati, oh User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels yes c5 and c6 wheels will fit as well as any of the 93 and up camaro wheels.
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06-11-2008, 11:09 PM	#4
02_Black_XBlazer Starting from scratch... Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,331 Location: Over By There, IL User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels x3 4wd= no spacers required, bolt pattern is the same, 5 lug x 4.75" 2wd= 2.25"-3" spacers depending on particular Gen (C4, 5, or 6) and desired distance from fenderwell.
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06-12-2008, 09:15 AM	#5
iroc2nv Registered User Age: 45 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 505 Location: Decatur , Al. User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels Thank you , i now know what i want to get.
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06-13-2008, 01:09 PM	#6
iroc2nv Registered User Age: 45 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 505 Location: Decatur , Al. User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels Will these fit , 17 x 9.5 ? There from O.E. wheel.
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06-13-2008, 05:03 PM	#7
MikeInCtown Registered User Age: 35 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 927 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels Quote: Originally Posted by 97_S-10SS x3 4wd= no spacers required, bolt pattern is the same, 5 lug x 4.75" 2wd= 2.25"-3" spacers depending on particular Gen (C4, 5, or 6) and desired distance from fenderwell. With a 4wd, would there be any rubbing problems or look dumb, or do they tuck in nicely and just look like nice beg sporty wheels?
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06-13-2008, 06:48 PM	#8
BanginJimmy Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,615 Location: dallas, ga User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels Quote: Originally Posted by MikeInCtown With a 4wd, would there be any rubbing problems or look dumb, or do they tuck in nicely and just look like nice beg sporty wheels? On a 4wd, they will bolt up and sit just like a stock wheel. You may have a little rubbing at lock, but it shouldnt be bad at all.
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06-13-2008, 07:11 PM	#9
Yogi Registered (Ab) User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,093 Location: League City, TX (Houston) User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels Click here to see what they look like on a 4wd.
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06-13-2008, 07:24 PM	#10
iroc2nv Registered User Age: 45 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 505 Location: Decatur , Al. User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels Im looking to get the black ZR1's or the black cross-laced. Wow ! But yours look great ! It's going on a white Blazer. I think it will offset pretty nicely.
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06-13-2008, 08:22 PM	#11
MikeInCtown Registered User Age: 35 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 927 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels Quote: Originally Posted by Yogi Click here to see what they look like on a 4wd. Looks nice but I've only seen pictures on way lowered vehicles. I looked up the actual tire diameter and realized they would look pretty dumb on a stock height 4wd.
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06-13-2008, 11:28 PM	#12
BanginJimmy Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,615 Location: dallas, ga User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels Quote: Originally Posted by MikeInCtown Looks nice but I've only seen pictures on way lowered vehicles. I looked up the actual tire diameter and realized they would look pretty dumb on a stock height 4wd. a large sidewall tire could be done also. I have seen a couple 4wd's on vette wheels with tall sidewalls. It actually looks pretty good too. Those were all lifted though. I'm not sure how it would look on a stock height truck. You could also just go ahead and drop yours.
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06-13-2008, 11:37 PM	#13
iroc2nv Registered User Age: 45 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 505 Location: Decatur , Al. User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels Yea , im thinking about that too
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06-15-2008, 09:45 PM	#14
4point3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 75 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels how wide can the weels can be? And how much backspace is there on 4wd? Thank you
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06-16-2008, 12:52 AM	#15
nate98blazer Japan bound Age: 25 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 663 Location: Cabot, Arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels here are mine, its a 2wd 4 door, i dont know what the offset for a 4wd is, but my rears are 10.5 inches wide, and i had to use spacers to put mine on, but like they already said, you wont need them on yours. the tire sizes are 245/45/17 in front and 275/40/18 in back. and that is a 3 inch drop all the way around, it looks lower in person than in the picture
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06-16-2008, 03:54 PM	#16
iroc2nv Registered User Age: 45 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 505 Location: Decatur , Al. User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels Im wondering about how 17x11's will fit. You guys know if it will ? There's a guy wanting to sell some.
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06-19-2008, 06:37 PM	#17
Blublazin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 31 Location: "T" Town User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels My 96 2 dr blaze is lowered with 3" blocks, extreme leafs, 4wd rear end. ZR1 wheels 17 x 11, with 315 x 35 tire, no rubbing & fits under the fender lip. Frt had to have I think 2.25 spacers to align everything up.
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06-20-2008, 09:05 AM	#18
iroc2nv Registered User Age: 45 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 505 Location: Decatur , Al. User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels That's what i needed to know ! Thank you
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06-22-2008, 06:15 PM	#19
Josh in RI Josh in RI Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 64 Location: Coventry, RI USA User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels Quote: Originally Posted by 97_S-10SS x3 4wd= no spacers required, bolt pattern is the same, 5 lug x 4.75" 2wd= 2.25"-3" spacers depending on particular Gen (C4, 5, or 6) and desired distance from fenderwell. I was curious about putting the C5's on a '98 2WD S10, and would like to know what would be the best spacers to use to keep them as close to sitting like stock as possible... And if there are any kinds of rubbing issues. Did you remove your inner wheel wells? Just stuff I'm looking to know before I finally get them on and discover a problem... Thanks, Josh
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06-23-2008, 02:42 AM	#20
BanginJimmy Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,615 Location: dallas, ga User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels Quote: Originally Posted by Josh in RI I was curious about putting the C5's on a '98 2WD S10, and would like to know what would be the best spacers to use to keep them as close to sitting like stock as possible... And if there are any kinds of rubbing issues. Did you remove your inner wheel wells? Just stuff I'm looking to know before I finally get them on and discover a problem... Thanks, Josh 2.25-2.5" spacers and you will be fine. You shouldnt have any issues with rubbing except maybe a little at full lock.
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06-23-2008, 11:55 AM	#21
MikeInCtown Registered User Age: 35 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 927 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels OK, this is what has me confused. Elsewhere someone posted that their 235/75/15s on the front of a 2wd would rub at full lock. My 225s do not. These are only about 8.5" wide, so I'm trying to figure out how a tire that is nearly 3" wider is only rubbing "a little" at full lock??? Perhaps they did something to their truck because it makes no sense that stock 4wd vehicles would have 235s up front and have no problem with clearance but a 2wd would. The other part that sucks is that tires for a 17 or 18 corvette rim that are the same dia as OE seem to be very very limited and cost a ton.
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06-23-2008, 12:02 PM	#22
Yogi Registered (Ab) User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,093 Location: League City, TX (Houston) User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels I had 235-75X15 for a while on my 2 wd Blazer and there was a slight rub at full lock. The stock 235-70X15 do not rub.
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06-23-2008, 03:01 PM	#23
BanginJimmy Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,615 Location: dallas, ga User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels Quote: Originally Posted by MikeInCtown OK, this is what has me confused. Elsewhere someone posted that their 235/75/15s on the front of a 2wd would rub at full lock. My 225s do not. These are only about 8.5" wide, so I'm trying to figure out how a tire that is nearly 3" wider is only rubbing "a little" at full lock??? Perhaps they did something to their truck because it makes no sense that stock 4wd vehicles would have 235s up front and have no problem with clearance but a 2wd would. The other part that sucks is that tires for a 17 or 18 corvette rim that are the same dia as OE seem to be very very limited and cost a ton. A 235/75 is very tall and I would imagine it was rubbing on the top of the inner fender. A wider, but lower profile will not have rubbing problems in the same place. They will most likely rub on the frame rail.
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06-23-2008, 07:35 PM	#24
Josh in RI Josh in RI Age: 28 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 64 Location: Coventry, RI USA User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels Quote: Originally Posted by BanginJimmy 2.25-2.5" spacers and you will be fine. You shouldnt have any issues with rubbing except maybe a little at full lock. Then my next questions would be: - Where can I get them from? - Are they a reputable company? - And lastly, How Much $$$? And with a spacer that wide, how much of a risk IS there at snapping lug bolts from being extended so much? This is the downfall I was advised of when starting to inquire about these at my normal speed shop... Agagin, any and all insight is helpfull right now, as it'll help me along the way with this part of the demon project!!! Thanks again, Josh
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06-23-2008, 07:42 PM	#25
Yogi Registered (Ab) User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,093 Location: League City, TX (Houston) User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels Quote: Originally Posted by BanginJimmy A 235/75 is very tall and I would imagine it was rubbing on the top of the inner fender. A wider, but lower profile will not have rubbing problems in the same place. They will most likely rub on the frame rail. The 235-75's were rubbing on the frame rail, at the front IIRC.
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06-24-2008, 12:05 AM	#26
BanginJimmy Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,615 Location: dallas, ga User is: OffLine	Re: corvette wheels not sure about price or where to get the spacers from or the price tag on them because I have never used them. The spacers I have seen though bolt up to the stock lugs, then have a seperate set of lugs to bolt the wheels to. I think it would be a good idea to put some stronger lugs in, but I honestly dont know if it would really make a difference.
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