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Are there any modern OEM lightweight wheels that would fit a C3? I am looking for a 16" or 17" wheel with similar to OEM back spacing and offset. I am having trouble finding anything other than the bolt pattern. Thanks for the help.
Maybe I am thinking about it wrong, but it seems to me using spacers may be hard on your bearings. Kind of like holding a weight close to you compared to your arm out strait.
Am I off base? If so, any idea on the spaces I need? An adapter as well? I thought there was a slight difference in bolt pattern between the C3 and the C4 (and most modern cars for that matter).
By the way BB Shark, I am going to be trying out that Jeep Steering box you put in the downloads. Got one for $30 and am having a machinist friend at work make me the adapter plates. I am pretty excited not to be weaving down the road anymore.
I found some Aluminum Wheels from a c3 (a option some years) are these wheels much better than the steels? I assume lighter, but enough to add to anything but looks to the car?
best compromise between performance and fitting the budget is probably some 17x8 American racing TT2s (or knockoffs, Ebay) with 4" BS (0 offset) and 255-45-17 tires....
best compromise between performance and fitting the budget is probably some 17x8 American racing TT2s (or knockoffs, Ebay) with 4" BS (0 offset) and 255-45-17 tires....
I agree although I went with 235/55-17's. They are slightly narrower than the 255/45's but over 1" taller. They were the correct height for my speedometer to be accurate and I like the way they fill out my wheel well better.
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That could be error introduced by tire slip.