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C4 84-87 Wheels and Tyres
Ausrs:
the 84 to 87 offset is 32mm from memory and the later model C4,s run on a 56 (i think) offset...depending on what you actually want to run on your car some BMW rims will fit as they have the correct offsets ..some BMW,s have staggered offset rims so it is a little work to figure out what models are ok...its one way to get decent 18 and 19 inch rims that are a touch different,late model commodore rims are also compatible with the 88 and above C4
I have been told that the 88 and up stock rims do fit on an 84 to 87 BUT they do sit to far under the guards (more of a looks thing) ..I read that on a USA forum a while ago !
255,s are almost impossible to find in Aus but 245,s are easy enough to find
275 x 40/17 are usually available from a seller on Ebay of all places I can confirm that they are a decent tyre and the price is fantastic
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAXTREK-275-40R17-98W-MAXIMUS-M1-275-40-17-Inch-Tyre-2754017-PREMIUM-/281528618456?hash=item418c69cdd8:g:GuIAAOSwiCRUi3uM
If you wish to use commodore wheels these are the adapters you need to run, they are safe but not strictly legal in any state ..you could also use these if you wanted to run 88 and up C4 rims on an 84 to 97
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-HQ-to-COMMODORE-VE-Front-Wheel-Aluminium-Spacer-Adaptor-30mm-One-Pair-/272237523065?hash=item3f629ef079:m:m5UltWv3bn1tyCHaNT9WVgw
I hope that helps out somewhat
Ohh ..the only bad thing I have heard about the bolt on adapters is that they are nut centric not hub centric(unless you have them custom made) so it is possible to get a little "wobble" that you cannot balance
86er:
Hi VP, I have a set of 16 x 9.5 in as in image. I have had them polished about 10 years ago without an issue if you are interested with tyres. I haven't thought of selling them until, let me know what you are considering to pay. Regards
Vettech:
Thats a pretty open question isn't it?, obviously I want everything at the least cost. So by image you mean the Blue C4 avatar?. So because I have never had C4 wheels I'm not familiar with them, aren't they all polished or what finishes do they come in?. I'm not familiar with your car, year is - err derr penny dropped - is a 86. So you had 17x9.5 as stock wheels on your 86 base model - yes? Sorry to be so nosey, but, what do you have now and why the change. These are the type they call "salad shooters", I've been looking (per set) and they can be as little as $450 for bare wheels in so/so condition up to $1200 for shod immaculate wheels. I would like to see them and I can move my VERY busy schedule to accomdate any time that suits you.
Ausrs:
VT ..I had copy late model rims on my C4, I bought a set of 1986/7 rims in chrome off of ebay with tyres for $250 .........if you were to look at ebay at this moment you will see a few different options but all way to expensive
If you have decent wheels and tyres on your car at this pont in time just sit back and watch what comes up ..............THAT is what i did
86er:
Hi VP, Sorry for the delay I have been intestate for work & returned yesterday. We can arrange a time to look at the rims if you like where I am sure you will not be disappointed as they are unmarked polished factory originals 16 x 9" with chrome centre caps. Let me know if you are still interested & we can discuss price & a time to inspect.
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