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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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92-96 wheels on an 89 Rs?

I found a nice, set of these, they are about an hour and a half drive away.

Does anyone have pictures of these on the 3rd gen? or any opinbion son what theyd look like :P

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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:32 PM
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Re: 92-96 wheels on an 89 Rs?

Will either of these work haha

#1 http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/2535299892.html

#2 http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/2536691486.html

I might crap my pants if #2 would fit
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 11:33 PM
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http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/2544237205.html
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 12:05 AM
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Re: 92-96 wheels on an 89 Rs?

If they fit a 4th gen they'll fit a 3rd gen with adapters. Most of those seem to have the wrong offset to just bolt on.
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 12:12 AM
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Re: 92-96 wheels on an 89 Rs?

alright, thanks. I did a bit of googling and am figuring it out for the most part. I am considering some 05 corvette wheels or possibly 75vette rally wheels if the footprint works out no problem. Any clue if they do?
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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Re: 92-96 wheels on an 89 Rs?

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If they fit a 4th gen they'll fit a 3rd gen with adapters. Most of those seem to have the wrong offset to just bolt on.

I am checking these out

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/2531819221.html

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/2533312080.html
(hard to see in pic, but he says they are 9 of 10
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 12:38 AM
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Re: 92-96 wheels on an 89 Rs?

The OEM Corvette ones might be a little wide in the back, not 100% sure. Also, they are like 19s in the rear and 18s in the front... or 20s in the rear and 19s in the front, which is REALLY big on a Thirdgen. 18s are about as big as you want to go.

The first set might bolt on, depending on the backspacing/offset, which he doesn't list.
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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Re: 92-96 wheels on an 89 Rs?

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The OEM Corvette ones might be a little wide in the back, not 100% sure. Also, they are like 19s in the rear and 18s in the front... or 20s in the rear and 19s in the front, which is REALLY big on a Thirdgen. 18s are about as big as you want to go.

The first set might bolt on, depending on the backspacing/offset, which he doesn't list.

Okay I think i found the wheels I want, but I need a second opinion as to if they will work.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/2546371252.html

Thanks!
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Re: 92-96 wheels on an 89 Rs?

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Okay I think i found the wheels I want, but I need a second opinion as to if they will work.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/pts/2546371252.html

Thanks!
With the right adapters, they'll fit. By the time you buy the wheels & adapters, just take that $ & buy wheels that fit right the first time without need extra parts (the adapters) or doubling the # of lug nuts from 20 to 40.

But if your set on Vette wheels, look around on TGO & you'll see that a lot of people who had them are selling them off & getting wheels that fit right the first time. IMHO, that tells me something when I see people selling off those things & switching to wheels they fit correctly. My motto is Do It Once & Do It Right.
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Re: 92-96 wheels on an 89 Rs?

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With the right adapters, they'll fit. By the time you buy the wheels & adapters, just take that $ & buy wheels that fit right the first time without need extra parts (the adapters) or doubling the # of lug nuts from 20 to 40.

But if your set on Vette wheels, look around on TGO & you'll see that a lot of people who had them are selling them off & getting wheels that fit right the first time. IMHO, that tells me something when I see people selling off those things & switching to wheels they fit correctly. My motto is Do It Once & Do It Right.

Thanks for your wise words, I will take your advice. I saw 200 dollars and thought it was a steal, but if I will have to mess around with adapters and extra lugs and such, it doesnt really sound worth it.
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75vette rally wheels if the footprint works out no problem. Any clue if they do?
These should be 15x8 with 4" BS, which would be a -12.7mm offset. You can run these on all 4 corners, if you're careful with your tire sizes, and you roll your fender lips up front. You might fit up to a 255/60R15 in the rear, but good luck with more than a 235/60R15 up front.
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