link to some c4 corvette wheel tech info

Grumpy

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http://www.mirrockcorvette.com/corvette-parts-guide-wheels.html

https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?wh...-18X9.5ET40&fcl=50mm&wcl=30mm&scl=50mm&sr=0mm
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C4 Corvette Wheel Informational Guide



1984
Model
STANDARD Z51
Wheel-84-85.png
Wheel-84-85.png

Front Wheel Size
16 X 8.5 16 X 8.5
Front Offset
+32mm +32mm
Front Tire
255/50VR-16 255/50VR-16
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 8.5 16 X 9.5
Rear Offset
+32mm +38mm
Rear Tire Size
255/50VR-16 255/50VR-16
Factory Tire Brand
GOODYEAR EAGLE VR GOODYEAR EAGLE VR
Appearance/Notes
TURBINE STYLE WHEEL INSIDE SURFACE OF TURBINE BLADES AND CENTER SECTION PAINTED GLOSSY BLACK. ALUMINUM CASTING DOES NOT SHINE MUCH WHEN POLISHED.


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1985
Model
STANDARD Z51
Wheel-84-85.png
Wheel-84-85.png

Front Wheel Size
16 X 8.5 16 X 9.5
Front Offset
+32mm +38mm
Front Tire
255/50VR-16 255/50VR-16
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 8.5 16 X 9.5
Rear Offset
+32mm +38mm
Rear Tire Size
255/50VR-16 255/50VR-16
Factory Tire Brand
GOODYEAR EAGLE VR GOODYEAR EAGLE VR
Appearance/Notes
TURBINE STYLE WHEEL INSIDE SURFACE OF TURBINE BLADES AND CENTER SECTION PAINTED GLOSSY BLACK. ALUMINUM CASTING DOES NOT SHINE MUCH WHEN POLISHED.


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1986
Model
STANDARD Z51
Wheel-86.png
Wheel-86.png

Front Wheel Size
16 X 8.5 16 X 9.5
Front Offset
+32mm +38mm
Front Tire
255/50VR-16 255/50VR-16
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 8.5 16 X 9.5
Rear Offset
+32mm +38mm
Rear Tire Size
255/50VR-16 255/50VR-16
Factory Tire Brand
GOODYEAR EAGLE VR GOODYEAR EAGLE VR
Appearance/Notes
TURBINE STYLE WHEEL INSIDE TURBINE BLADES PAINTED GLOSSY GRAY. CENTER SECTION NOT PAINTED. HUB COVER MACHINED FINISH. ALUMINUM CAN BE POLISHED TO HIGH LUSTER. INSIDE OF WHEEL SLIGHTLY LARGER AND CAN BE USED WITH '88 AND LATER 2-PISTON FRONT BRAKE CALIPER WITH 13" ROTOR. WHEELS CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY CASTING SYMBOL THAT LOOKS LIKE 'm' WITH AN UPDSIDE DOWN 'j'.


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1987
Model
STANDARD Z51/Z52
Wheel-87.png
Wheel-87.png

Front Wheel Size
16 X 8.5 16 X 9.5
Front Offset
+32mm +38mm
Front Tire
255/50VR-16 255/50VR-16
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 8.5 16 X 9.5
Rear Offset
+32mm +38mm
Rear Tire Size
255/50VR-16 255/50VR-16
Factory Tire Brand
GOODYEAR EAGLE VR GOODYEAR EAGLE VR
Appearance/Notes
TURBINE STYLE WHEEL INSIDE TURBINE BLADES PAINTED GLOSSY GRAY. CENTER SECTION PAINTED. HUB COVER MACHINED FINISH. ALUMINUM CAN BE POLISHED TO HIGH LUSTER. INSIDE OF WHEEL SLIGHTLY LARGER AND CAN BE USED WITH '88 AND LATER 2-PISTON FRONT BRAKE CALIPER WITH 13" ROTOR. WHEELS CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY CASTING SYMBOL THAT LOOKS LIKE 'm' WITH AN UPDSIDE DOWN 'j'.


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1988
Model
STANDARD Z51/Z52 35th Anniversary Callaway
Wheel-88-std.png
Wheel-88-89.png
Wheel-88-ann.png
Wheel-callaway.png

Front Wheel Size
16 X 8.5 17 X 9.5 17 X 9.5 17 X 9.5
Front Offset
+50mm +56mm +56mm +56mm
Front Tire
255/50VR-16 275/40ZR-17 275/40ZR-17 275/40ZR-17
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 8.5 17 X 9.5 17 X 9.5 17 X 9.5
Rear Offset
+50mm +56mm +56mm +56mm
Rear Tire Size
255/50VR-16 275/40ZR-17 275/40ZR-17 275/40ZR-17
Factory Tire Brand
GOODYEAR EAGLE VR GOODYEAR EAGLE ZR GOODYEAR EAGLE ZR GOODYEAR EAGLE ZR40
Appearance/Notes
RAZOR STYLE. MACHINED FINISH ALL OVER SALAD SHOOTER STYLE. CAST ALUMINUM MACHINED FINISH, CENTER LOCKING COVER. THIS DESIGN BECAME THE STANDARD DESIGN IN '89 SALAD SHOOTER STYLE. Z51 WHEELS, PAINTED WHITE. CAST MAG ALLOY. 5 STAR DESIGN.


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1989
Model
STANDARD/Z51 Callaway
Wheel-88-89.png
Wheel-callaway.png

Front Wheel Size
17 X 9.5 17 X 9.5
Front Offset
+56mm +56mm
Front Tire
275/40ZR-17 275/40ZR-17
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 9.5 17 X 9.5
Rear Offset
+56mm +56mm
Rear Tire Size
275/40ZR-17 275/40ZR-17
Factory Tire Brand
GOODYEAR EAGLE 40ZR GOODYEAR EAGLE ZR40
Appearance/Notes
SALAD SHOOTER STYLE. CAST ALUMINUM. CENTER LOCKING COVER. CAST MAG ALLOY. 5 STAR DESIGN.


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1990
Model
STANDARD/Z51 ZR-1 Callaway
wheel-90.png
wheel-90.png
Wheel-callaway.png

Front Wheel Size
17 X 9.5 17 X 9.5 17 X 9.5
Front Offset
+56mm +56mm +56mm
Front Tire
275/40ZR-17 275/40ZR-17 275/40ZR-17
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 9.5 17 X 11 17 X 9.5
Rear Offset
+56mm +36mm +56mm
Rear Tire Size
275/40ZR-17 315/35ZR-17 275/40ZR-17
Factory Tire Brand
GOODYEAR EAGLE ZR GOODYEAR EAGLE ZR GOODYEAR EAGLE ZR40
Appearance/Notes
SALAD SHOOTER STYLE. SAME DESIGN AS '89 BUT WITHOUT LOCKING CENTER COVER. CAST MAG ALLOY. 5 STAR DESIGN.


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1991
Model
STANDARD/Z07 ZR-1 Callaway
Wheel-91-92.png
Wheel-91-92.png
Wheel-callaway.png

Front Wheel Size
17 X 9.5 17 X 9.5 17 X 9.5
Front Offset
+56mm +56mm +56mm
Front Tire
275/40ZR-17 275/40ZR-17 275/40ZR-17
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 9.5 17 X 11 17 X 9.5
Rear Offset
+56mm +36mm +56mm
Rear Tire Size
275/40ZR-17 315/35ZR-17 275/40ZR-17
Factory Tire Brand
GOODYEAR EAGLE GATORBACKS GOODYEAR EAGLE GATORBACKS GOODYEAR EAGLE ZR40
Appearance/Notes
"SAWBLADES" CAST FINISH CAST MAG ALLOY. 5 STAR DESIGN.


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1992
Model
STANDARD / Z07 ZR-1
Wheel-91-92.png
Wheel-91-92.png

Front Wheel Size
17 X 9.5 17 X 9.5
Front Offset
+56mm +56mm
Front Tire
275/40ZR-17 275/40ZR-17
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 9.5 17 X 11
Rear Offset
+56mm +36mm
Rear Tire Size
275/40ZR-17 315/35ZR-17
Factory Tire Brand
GOODYEAR EAGLE GS-C GOODYEAR EAGLE GS-C
Appearance/Notes
"SAWBLADES" CAST FINISH


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1993
Model
STANDARD (Z07) ZR-1 40th Anniversary
Wheel-93-96.png
Wheel-93-96.png
Wheel-93-center.png

Front Wheel Size
17 X 8.5 (17 X 9.5) 17 X 9.5 --
Front Offset
+56mm +56mm --
Front Tire
255/45ZR-17 (275/40ZR-17) 275/40ZR-17 --
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 9.5 17 X 11 --
Rear Offset
+56mm +36mm --
Rear Tire Size
285/40ZR-17 (275/40ZR-17) 315/35ZR-17 --
Factory Tire Brand
GOODYEAR EAGLE GS-C GOODYEAR EAGLE GS-C --
Appearance/Notes
"SAWBLADES" MACHINED FINISH RUBY RED CENTER CAP APPLIED FOR 40TH ANNVERSIARY RUBY RED CARS


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1994
Model
STANDARD (Z07) ZR-1
Wheel-93-96.png
Wheel-95-pace.png

Front Wheel Size
17 X 8.5 (17 X 9.5) 17 X 9.5
Front Offset
+56mm +56mm
Front Tire
255/45ZR-17 (275/40ZR-17) 285/45ZR-17
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 9.5 17 X 11
Rear Offset
+56mm +36mm
Rear Tire Size
285/40ZR-17 (275/40ZR-17) 315/35ZR-17
Factory Tire Brand
GOODYEAR EAGLE GS-C GOODYEAR EAGLE GS-C
Appearance/Notes
"SAWBLADES" MACHINED FINISH 93-96


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1995
Model
Standard (Z07) ZR-1 Pace
Wheel-93-96.png
Wheel-95-pace.png
Wheel-95-pace.png

Front Wheel Size
17 X 8.5 (17 X 9.5) 17 X 9.5 17 X 9.5
Front Offset
+56mm +56mm +56mm
Front Tire
255/45ZR-17 (275/40ZR-17) 275/40ZR-17 275/40ZR-17
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 9.5 17 X 11 17 X 9.5
Rear Offset
+56mm +36mm +56mm
Rear Tire Size
285/40ZR-17 (275/40ZR-17) 315/35ZR-17 275/40ZR-17
Factory Tire Brand
GOODYEAR EAGLE GSC GOODYEAR EAGLE GSC GOODYEAR EAGLE GSC
Appearance/Notes
"SAWBLADES" MACHINED FINISH 93-96 5 SPOKE DESIGN PAINTED ARGENT GRAY. 5 SPOKE DESIGN PAINTED ARGENT GRAY.


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1996
Model
Standard (Z51) Collector (Z51) Grand Sport Coupe (Convertible)
Wheel-93-96.png
Wheel-95-pace.png
Wheel-96-gs.png

Front Wheel Size
17 X 8.5 (17 X 9.5) 17 X 8.5 (17 X 9.5) 17 X 9.5 (17 X 8.5)
Front Offset
+56mm +56mm +56mm
Front Tire
255/45ZR-17 (275/40ZR-17) 255/45ZR-17 (275/40ZR-17) 275/40ZR-17 (255/40ZR-17)
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 9.5 17 X 9.5 17 X 11 (17 X 9.5)
Rear Offset
+56mm +56mm +50mm (+56mm)
Rear Tire Size
285/40ZR-17 (275/40ZR-17) 285/40ZR-17 (275/40ZR-17) 315/35ZR-17(285/40ZR-17)
Factory Tire Brand
GOODYEAR EAGLE GSC GOODYEAR EAGLE GSC GOODYEAR EAGLE GSC
Appearance/Notes
"SAWBLADES" MACHINED FINISH 93-96 5 SPOKE DESIGN PAINTED ARGENT GRAY. 5 SPOKE DESIGN PAINTED BLACK WITH POLISHED LIP.
 
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http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/c-4-corvette-rear-differential-and-suspension-width.905/

http://www.joby.se/corvette/div/corvette_wheels/

https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?wheel1=245-50-16X9.5ET38&wheel2=255-40-18X9.5ET40&fcl=50mm&wcl=30mm&scl=50mm&sr=0mm

https://www.customwheeloffset.com/tire-wheel-backspacing-offset-calculators

http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator

http://www.willtheyfit.com/

https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?wh...-18X9.5ET40&fcl=50mm&wcl=30mm&scl=50mm&sr=0mm

CORVETTE WHEEL OFFSET CHART
Size Offset Application
17" × 8.5" +56 88-96 frt/rear, 97-04 frt
17" × 9.5" +54 88-96 frt/rear, 97-04 frt
17" × 11" +36 90-95 ZR1 rear
17" × 11" +50 96 Grand Sport rear
18" × 8.5" +56 88-96 frt/rear, 97-13 frt exc. C6 Z06, ZR1, Grand Sport, C7 frt exc. Z51
18" × 9.5" +40 84-87 frt/rear, 06-13 Z06 & Grand Sport frt
18" × 9.5" +57 97-04 rear, 05-13 frt
18" × 10.5" +58 97-04 rear
19" × 8.5" +56 C7 frt w/ Z51
19" × 10" +40 06-13 C6 Z06, ZR1 & Grand Sport frt, 427 Convertible frt
19" × 10" +43 C7 Z06 frt
19" × 10" +56 97-04 rear
19" × 10" +79 05-13, C7 exc. Z51 rear
19" × 11" +64 97-04 rear
19" × 11" +79 05-13 rear
19" × 12" +59 06-13 C6 Z06 & Grand Sport
20" × 10" +79 C7 rear w/ Z51
20" × 12" +59 06-13 C6 Z06, ZR1 & Grand Sport rear, 427 Convertible rear, C7 Z06 rear
bits of info you might need

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/dana-60-all-the-same.12306/#post-60532

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/corp-0404-the-right-wheel-for-your-c4/

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/upgrading-the-suspension-on-a-c-4.483/

http://www.carnut.com/specs/rear.html

http://www.teufert.net/other/rear end dimensions.htm

http://www.kevinstang.com/Ninecase.htm

http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/default_9track9.aspx

http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/9/065/article/Ford_9_Inch_RebuildGear_Setup.html
the FORD 9" has advantages and lots of aftermarket support, but Ive used a DANA 60 rear with its heavier axles and bearings and 9 3/4" gears in all my race cars , they are slightly heavier (about 60 lbs) but basically indestructable compared to the 8 7/8" 12 bolt chevy or 9" fords


http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53882&highlight=dana

http://www.mopar1.us/dana.html

http://ford.off-road.com/ford/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=198404

http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/9/200/article/Dana_60_Rebuild.html

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...ifferentials-available.1282/page-2#post-67241

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...ing-a-dana-60-to-disc-brakes.5083/#post-25173

http://www.joby.se/corvette/div/corvette_wheels/

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yes you can install a 4 link and dana 60 in a serious c4 corvette suspension modification upgrade
 
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17x11 and 17x9.5 wheels for 86 Corvette

Hello, I need some help from some of you that have installed 17x11 on the rear and 17x9.5 on the front of their 86 Corvette. The wheels I'm looking at have a 56mm offset on the front wheels and a 50mm offset on the rear. My old wheels are, of course, 16x8.5 all around with a 32mm offset. My question is can I install the 17x11's on the rear without changing any suspension components? I want the face of the wheels to sit at the same position as the old wheels... I know what offset is and, by my calculations, this wheel will sit too far out. Am I right?

accurately measuring tire clearance and wheel offset
https://www.journeysoffroad.com/wheeltire-sizing.html
https://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator (this is really handy)

theres several charts posted above in this thread that should be helpful, most of the better corvette shops and larger tire shops,
and performance wheel / tire sellers ,have been down this road dozens of times,
so they can give you valid info on what fits from past experiences, or you can obviously start measuring yourself,
be
well aware that the tire too wheel well clearances change, and the suspension geometry changes very noticeably,
with you or two people are siting in the car, during directional changes,"turns",
during braking and hard

acceleration. obviously if you currently have access to the wheels and tires,
you can try installing those components and
measuring clearances,
remember they sell
spacer plate adapters too move the wheel outward

If you want to buy and install larger than original wheels and tires on your car, you need the accurate measurements, so you won,t waste a great deal of time and cash,
Id also call tire rack, discount tire, etc. and other major on-line tire/wheel set vendors and ask questions (link below) they sell hundreds of corvette tires a month and would know by now what fits and what causes problems
it also helps if you accurately measure your current car wheel well , tires and wheel, and off set clearances internally in the cars wheel well, so youll know what your dealing with

https://www.tirerack.com/content/tirerack/desktop/en/tires.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiPud57-F3AIVXrXACh1cOgDXEAAYASAAEgJPw_D_BwE&s_kwcid=AL!3756!3!254641198245!e!!g!!tires online&ef_id=WwSgkQAAAIJ8kji0:20180704125836:s

https://www.discounttiredirect.com/...ight3&ef_id=WwSgkQAAAIJ8kji0:20180704130548:s

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...c4-corvette-wheel-tech-info.12099/#post-75335

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/wh...ure-for-bigger-wheels-and-tires-size-matters/

https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a3682/4281033/

https://tires.tirerack.com/tires/What Tires Will Fit My Car

https://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator


https://www.hotrod.com/articles/ccrp-0610-muscle-car-performance-wheels-fitment/

http://www.thewheelfit.com/

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/wheels-tires/sucp-0206-wheel-works-tool/

https://www.chevyhardcore.com/tech-...asure-for-installing-larger-wheels-and-tires/



http://www.chevyhardcore.com/tech-s...asure-for-installing-larger-wheels-and-tires/

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/ccrp-0610-muscle-car-performance-wheels-fitment/

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/wh...ure-for-bigger-wheels-and-tires-size-matters/

https://www.rsracing.com/TechWheel.aspx

http://www.motorsport-tech.com/4DCGI/a_yearmakemodel.html

http://www.wheeladapter.com/corvett...MI_IDks9yR2gIVz7fACh12xAaGEAAYASAAEgLJCPD_BwE

https://www.uswheeladapters.com/whe...MI_IDks9yR2gIVz7fACh12xAaGEAAYAiAAEgJH1_D_BwE


theres also tools designed to make the process a bit faster

https://autoplicity.com/226592-perc...MI7-Sc1tCR2gIVgrbACh0FRgv5EAQYBSABEgKi6_D_BwE


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I had 17" 1993 wheels and tires on my 1985 corvette , it used spacers but I don't remember the exact specs/dimensions

you might want to consult the custom wheel vendors that do the swaps all the time as to your options

this might help







vendors

 
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buying tires on line can reduce the price significantly
,but be aware most local tire shops will charge you $25-$35 to install and balance EACH tire ,
you did not buy from them.
youll obviously need to know the correct size you need and it helps if you know the brand you prefer
youll also have to pay shipping charges and taxes in some cases,and of course deal with,
careless, clueless or stupid delivery services in some cases

https://4wheelonline.com/235-street-tires.259585?attributes=18725,18877

https://www.discounttiredirect.com/

https://www.firestonecompleteautocare.com/tires/vehicle/chevrolet/corvette/

https://www.summitracing.com/search?SortBy=BestKeywordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=corvette tires&N=4294898495+4294920356

https://www.performanceplustire.com/

https://www.tirebuyer.com/?utm_medium=paid_search&network=google&utm_campaign=Brand&utm_content=textlink&adgroup=Brand+Terms&matchtype=Broad&utm_term=+tire+buyer+online&utm_source=google&mkwid=syuK41slY|pcrid|283077425248|pkw|+tire +buyer +online|pmt|b|pdv|c|slid||&pgrid=1479321150&ptaid=kwd-30099682461&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr9z8s-K_3QIVCYlpCh1fTA4mEAAYAiAAEgLSUfD_BwE


https://www.tirerack.com/content/tirerack/desktop/en/tires.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr9z8s-K_3QIVCYlpCh1fTA4mEAAYAyAAEgLaZvD_BwE&s_kwcid=AL!3756!3!254641198245!b!!g!!+online +tires&ef_id=Wz1YMQAAALFOexCq:20180916145153:s


Tire Rack is free shipping on tire orders over $50.

Tirebuyer is also free shipping if shipped to one of their dealers to install.




if youve had GOOD OR BAD experience buying tires for your performance car,
list the best sources,
or have found bargains or can list problems please post that related info
be aware, many aftermarket aluminum wheels can not use a standard tire mount machine,
so youll have a good deal of difficulty,
finding a shop to mount tires you did not buy from them and most people,
won,t be mounting tires manually with hand tools
 
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Mickey Thompson Street Comp Tires.
Bought last summer for my 1987 Corvette Convertible.
Factory 1990 ZR1 Wheels.
Rears 17x11.
Fronts 17x 9.5.

315s in back.
275s up front.

No wheel spacers used.
No issues.

Best street performance tire I have ever used.
Can drive 100 -120 in heavy rain.
No Hydroplane issues.

So far I think I am the only Corvette guy using Mickey Thompson Street Comps.
 
Bought from my Speed shop in Joliet, IL
fronts.
Rears Discount tire had.
Guy ordered and never picked up.
Sold to me for $200 both rear tires.
 
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