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Posted: 4/12/09 4:03pm Message 1 of 5
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plymouth, MA - USA
Joined: 3/22/2009
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Vette(s): 1985 bronze vette
i posted on tires before and thanks for the feedback . with all the trouble with the 16" rim size do any companys make adaptors to put larger vette rims on my 85


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Posted: 4/12/09 7:37pm Message 2 of 5
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Duncanville, TX - USA
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Vette(s): 1985 Coupe-L98/Auto,Bright Red/Carmine. 1974 Coupe-L48/4speed, Medium Red Metallic/Black Deluxe.
There are adapters for that, and there are also direct-fit rims that look like the later rims, but with the correct off-sets for the early cars. Check with Mid-America, Bair's, or any of the Corvette parts vendors to see what they offer. The adapters might be a good deal, but then you'd have to buy the later style rims too, which might make the direct-fit upgrade a better choice.


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Posted: 4/13/09 3:24pm Message 3 of 5
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plymouth, MA - USA
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Vette(s): 1985 bronze vette
thanks adam ill check it out


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Posted: 1/8/10 8:05pm Message 4 of 5
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Pittsburgh, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1985 corvette
Hello,What trouble did you have with the 16'' rim sizeConfused


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Posted: 1/15/10 8:26pm Message 5 of 5
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San Tan Valley, AZ - USA
Joined: 11/29/2009
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Vette(s): 87 Red Coupe, not as pretty, had 213G miles, great running engine; got 20-21 around town, 27-28 on hwy; I got to drive a Vette, every day for 6 yrs. It was my first; so now I know what the fuss is all about. (Sold it 2015 for $3000, still ran great.)
I have an 87, which came with 16" wheels, but my wheels are 17s from a later year, maybe 90?   They fit and work like they were made for it.


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