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bigtony08 08-10-2009 07:16 PM

c5 vette wheels on an fc
 
hey guys wondering if a set of c5 vette wheels would fit a fc. please dont flame me they are z06 wheels that are powder coated black

NoDOHC 08-10-2009 08:41 PM

Unfortunately, FC RX7s take 5 on 4.5" (a Ford, Mazda and Chrysler pattern) Corvettes and Camaros take 5 on 4.75" (A chevy pattern) The wheels may be the right offset (I didn't look) but they will not bolt on without adapters.

A lot of mustang, t-bird and 929 wheels fit well, look good and are inexpensive.

I have my AutoX slicks on a set of 16X7s off a Ford Probe GT (they bolt on like they belong there).

josh18_2k 08-10-2009 09:09 PM

vettes have fairly high offsets, so you actually could use them with some conversion spacers.

to keep it on the cheap, mustang wheels fit just fine. (mustang 17x9/10.5 in my sig)

bigtony08 08-11-2009 06:00 AM

thanks guys and josh18 thoes ford wheels you have actualy look like them lol can you pm me the offset and everything

josh18_2k 08-11-2009 03:35 PM

mine are fr500 wheels. you can run 17x9 all around on stock fenders (with coilovers), or 10/10.5 in back with pulled/flared fenders, and/or skinny tires.
they're cheap on ebay, or several mustang wheel sites (google mustang wheels or whatever).
btw, most mustang wheels come in the same sizes:
17x8 +30
17x9 +24
17x10.5 +27
18x9 +24
18x10 +22

bigtony08 08-11-2009 04:09 PM

thanks man

RotorDad 08-11-2009 05:26 PM

Go with the Stang wheels they look good. There was a 89 with a set of 97 Saleen wheels around here and that looked awsome. It was black & the wheels were white.

josh18_2k 08-11-2009 06:03 PM

black chrome looks awesome too (several styles come in this finish)
i currently have 18x10 Front and 17x10.5 Rear for my slicks. FR500, black chrome
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...k/DSC02884.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...2k/scbsdfb.jpg

bigtony08 08-11-2009 06:47 PM

car is lowed and inch and a half so would the 17x9 and 17x10.5 work ok and what size meats should i go with?

djmtsu 08-11-2009 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigtony08 (Post 93967)
car is lowed and inch and a half so would the 17x9 and 17x10.5 work ok and what size meats should i go with?

Those are way too wide for stock fenders.

Not to mention insanely overkill for an NA.

I had Mustang 17x8's on my FC for about 2 years. 225's in front, 245's in back. It was too much traction, and too much stagger for my TII. On Deal's Gap it would understeer horribly. 225's all around on the BBS's is much more balanced. Although, it does like to get loose faster, but easier to manage.

Mustang wheels-

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_OFjbTkyhkOs/R7.../s800/FC12.jpg

BBS's-

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_OFjbTkyhkOs/SA...800/dgrr13.gif

josh18_2k 08-11-2009 09:40 PM

fitment depends entirely on camber and your willingness to roll/pull fenders.

bigtony08 08-12-2009 06:38 AM

lol we'll see

bigtony08 08-12-2009 06:38 AM

thanks guys

Max777 08-12-2009 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmtsu (Post 93975)
Those are way too wide for stock fenders.

Not to mention insanely overkill for an NA.

I had Mustang 17x8's on my FC for about 2 years. 225's in front, 245's in back. It was too much traction, and too much stagger for my TII. On Deal's Gap it would understeer horribly. 225's all around on the BBS's is much more balanced. Although, it does like to get loose faster, but easier to manage.

What if I plan to run stretched tires on some 17x9's? I was looking at some MB Battles and they look alright on an FC and are a good, STRONG wheel for the price. ( a bit heavy, yes, but not by much compared to a 3 piece Work Professor SP1 of the same size, which is not much stonger or lighter)


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