corvette Sawblades fit?
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Beastlick
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Check out my guy Andrew's Sonic. Hes running Sawblades on his RS
http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/build-threads/16781-turbo-ii.html
http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/build-threads/16781-turbo-ii.html
ak215371
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Yeah, I know about Andrew's car. He's running all 8.5's. My question here is, what will it take to run 2 9.5's. Corvette wheels have 8.5's in the front 9.5's in the back. Andrew has all front wheels. If I purchase a set of sawbladws (2 front 8.5, 2 back 9.5). What adapters, and tires will I need, if I put eobach springs on also?
The Champ
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What size tires are you planning to run?
Andrew is running 225/45/17's on his, but that size only allows up to an 8.5" rim.
245/40/17's can work on 8 - 9.5" rims, but I'm not sure about clearance on the front wheels.
With a front wheel drive car, I would want the same size wheels and tires all the way around.
Andrew is running 225/45/17's on his, but that size only allows up to an 8.5" rim.
245/40/17's can work on 8 - 9.5" rims, but I'm not sure about clearance on the front wheels.
With a front wheel drive car, I would want the same size wheels and tires all the way around.
ak215371
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I'll just run whatever tire will work lol....anyone know if this set up would work without any issues? Dumb question: why should you have the same tires/ wheels all around on Front wheel, when Rear has different. Probably a dumb question lol sorry
The Champ
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Most cars use the same size on all four corners - because it gives a better balanced ride in generally speaking.
On a high performance rear wheel drive car - often times larger tires are used to gain additional traction, improve initial hookup and acceleration performance.
Wider tires on the non drive wheels will not improve your acceleration at all.
On a high performance rear wheel drive car - often times larger tires are used to gain additional traction, improve initial hookup and acceleration performance.
Wider tires on the non drive wheels will not improve your acceleration at all.
Darth_sonic
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Corvette c4 wheels sonic #2
Sup errbody
I contacted Andrew GS and matched his set up with the only difference in tire width and coil overs
You will need
2 separate front sets of corvette rims
Motorsport Techniques billet aluminum adapters 265.00 @ 25mm thick
To convert bolt pattern
Andrew GS former sonic had 225 45 17
Recommend 235 45 r17 or slimmer if you want a drop your sonic.
My setup has 245 45 17 but is maxed out stiff to prevent rubbing of fender
The 245 has better traction and the 1 inch adapters widen the track by two inches. = lower center of gravity and 4 inches of tire width equals monster grip
Stock LTZ hatchback pulls .81 lateral G’s
My sonic pulls of 1 G of force= turn fighter
This setup will give you the SHAKES and easily double the speed limits on highway exits.
Drive safe and stay thirsty my friends
Sup errbody
I contacted Andrew GS and matched his set up with the only difference in tire width and coil overs
You will need
2 separate front sets of corvette rims
Motorsport Techniques billet aluminum adapters 265.00 @ 25mm thick
To convert bolt pattern
Andrew GS former sonic had 225 45 17
Recommend 235 45 r17 or slimmer if you want a drop your sonic.
My setup has 245 45 17 but is maxed out stiff to prevent rubbing of fender
The 245 has better traction and the 1 inch adapters widen the track by two inches. = lower center of gravity and 4 inches of tire width equals monster grip
Stock LTZ hatchback pulls .81 lateral G’s
My sonic pulls of 1 G of force= turn fighter
This setup will give you the SHAKES and easily double the speed limits on highway exits.
Drive safe and stay thirsty my friends