The wheel hunt just might be over... (Potential super NP)

"JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7" (jayzayeighty) 06/09/2014 at 18:58 • Filed to: None

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I was going through CL to torture myself with better deals and rarer cars, only to come across a clean set of '96 Impala SS 5 spokes for $250. And I didn't find any better deals on Corvettes! This has been the most pleasant CL experience ever. Tell me what you think of Impalass wheels on a C4, though. Exact wheels pictured above.

offroadkarter > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 06/09/2014 at 18:59

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will they even fit? putting vette wheels on a impala takes huge thick spacers to do

jkm7680 > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 06/09/2014 at 19:03

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If they're the right fitment NP. I'd suggest no centercaps. Just leave them bare.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > jkm7680 06/09/2014 at 19:47

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I hope they are, but I can't find any relevant info online. Agreed on caps!

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > offroadkarter 06/09/2014 at 19:48

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Damn, I don't know. I'll have to look into this before sending the email...

offroadkarter > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 06/09/2014 at 19:57

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as far as I know the bolt pattern on a C4 is 5x4.5 and the bolt pattern on a B body is 5x5, so off the bat they won't fit.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > offroadkarter 06/09/2014 at 20:10

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Ah, I see. I feel like an idiot for not knowing this stuff, but do you know of a type of adapter to solve the problem?

offroadkarter > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 06/09/2014 at 20:12

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Don't take this for 100% fact but since putting vette wheels on a B body requires such thick (like 1.5") spacer/adapters, even mounting these w/o a spacer, if they did bolt up, they would stick way out. The offsets aren't close. Even if you adapt it, they'll be sticking out very far and look stupid.

I don't think they'll work.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > offroadkarter 06/09/2014 at 20:15

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That makes sense. Maybe I should do a widebody... Thanks for the advice

offroadkarter > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 06/09/2014 at 20:16

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if these wheels are as clean as they look in the pics, check the market on used SS wheels and see if you can sell them for a profit, 250 seems pretty cheap.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > offroadkarter 06/09/2014 at 20:19

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I was just thinking that. It'd be like the time I bought a Miata (NA) hardtop for $200! They are damned pretty wheels for the money if the listing is legitimate. I've seen nice examples go for $800, and maybe they will suit the fancy of some Hellaflush swag bro.

offroadkarter > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 06/09/2014 at 20:21

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actually the swagtastic kids seem to love C4 sawblades

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > offroadkarter 06/09/2014 at 20:24

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that's the plan for my (chrome, early, chipping paint) sawblades, to sell them to a V-dub bro for way more than they are to a vette owner.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 06/10/2014 at 00:01

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I had a similar "hmmmm..." moment the other day. It turns out that these Prius (of all cars!) wheels are an exact match for my OEM ones, and I think they would look pretty good on my car should I ever tire of my snowflakes.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 06/10/2014 at 18:49

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I can definitely see that. Definitely the best styled part of the car!

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 06/10/2014 at 19:07

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Whaddaya think?

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 06/10/2014 at 19:09

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Stupid reply gif aside, those look good.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 06/10/2014 at 20:09

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Now imagine the car in yellow and with a small spoiler. Only problem is that there are probably zero newer Prii in junkyards so I'd have to pay a pretty penny to get a set.