Author Topic: 77 15x6 wheel will it fit 72 (Read 15588 times)

mick · « **on:** May 14, 2008, 04:13:42 PM »

Hi all,
Im looking at buying a 77 15x6 steel corvette wheel to use as a skinny spare for my vette, im pretty sure it will fit no worries.

Any advice if it dosent would be greatly appreciatted.

Mick

gtc · « **Reply #1 on:** May 14, 2008, 04:40:05 PM »

The ‘72 came standard with 15 x 8 rims. That should fit in the spare tyre compartment. Is there a particular reason why you want a skinny spare?

Cameron 77C3 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 14, 2008, 05:10:58 PM »

Something to do with this I think. ;41

http://www.nswcorvettes.com.au/forum/viewthread.php?tid=5541

gtc · « **Reply #3 on:** May 14, 2008, 06:14:58 PM »

Yep, that could be a squeeze! ;-)

Do Holden wheels fit Vette stud patterns?

demonx · « **Reply #4 on:** May 14, 2008, 06:41:24 PM »

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Originally posted by gtc
Yep, that could be a squeeze! ;-)

Do Holden wheels fit Vette stud patterns?

I've heard that HQ-WB stud pattern is the same.

That is a very common stud pattern so you'd be able to get a wide range of slimline wheels from any mag place and check to see if they fit.

MADLT1 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 14, 2008, 07:08:20 PM »

the hq rims fit BUT they lock on to the brake calipers and do not turn:23

Thunder Kiss · « **Reply #6 on:** May 14, 2008, 09:32:47 PM »

Not sure what C3s come with for a spare, but C4s come with a space saver. Maybe you could test fit a C4 space saver wheel to see if it works. Stud pattern is the same, offset is different but wont make a difference on such a narrow wheel. As long as it doesn't touch the calipers, you'll be OK.

Otherwise, Commodore wheels can be bolted on (not sure about brake clearance though) in an emergency but are not ideal. Commodore stud pattern is 5/120, Chev is 5/120.6 (or 5/4.75") so use a Commodore rim only as a last resort.

humphbri · « **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2008, 06:04:08 AM »

Mid C3s came with a 15x8 steel spare—even those post-76 that chose the alloy option.

Stud pattern is the same as a Holden but the brake calipre will stop you from doing up the studs properly on a standard wheel (I tried to use a standard Holden wheel when I had a flat.. no luck).

I guess you'll need to experiment.

Cheers

demonx · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2008, 06:31:28 AM »

I wonder if you'd be able to use a holden cheese cutter (real slim) - you could fit one of those anywhere.

Then maybe to get around the brake issue, simply put whastever wheel you decide on it back to front for clearance?

Remember this is only planned for temp/emergency use and not permanent?

Just throwing some ideas around for comment.

mick · « **Reply #9 on:** May 15, 2008, 07:44:18 AM »

Im in awe guys thanks for all your comments, it helped me decide not to buy a 15x6 and look into spacesaver holden or corvette.

Thanks

mick · « **Reply #10 on:** May 15, 2008, 07:49:38 AM »

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160239727290

This was the wheel I was eyeing off.

mick · « **Reply #11 on:** May 15, 2008, 02:13:47 PM »

I just got told buy someone from the U.S. that C4 Space savers will not fit my car. (C3)

mick · « **Reply #12 on:** May 15, 2008, 02:17:16 PM »

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=&item=230250020732

humphbri · « **Reply #13 on:** May 15, 2008, 03:57:43 PM »

From memory; 78s to 82s came with a space saver tyre, so if you can buy one of them you'd be set.

;42

nifty · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2008, 05:05:00 PM »

or maybe do as buddy did with his 73...he has fitted FORD rims to it using adaptors....that way you could buy a skinny rim and just carry the adaptor....hey how about just paying a little bit extra and buying a mag wheel? something like a very skinny centreline?you used to see them down to 3 or 4 inchs on some mean ass pro street cars. it may never get used but its handy if you do have one.i was always led to believe that the holden stud pattern was slightly different....(.2mm i think) was also so told the holden rim WILL fit,but that .2mm puts strain on the studs...thats my 2 cents worth.

mick · « **Reply #15 on:** May 15, 2008, 07:03:44 PM »

thanks nifty I didnt know that (slight difference between Holden and Chev)

69 DIRTY RAT · « **Reply #16 on:** May 15, 2008, 07:05:20 PM »

And dont forget to make sure when the spare is fitted that it is equal diameter to the other tyre otherwise you will ruin your positraction!
Are you going to put the spare under the tank?

mick · « **Reply #17 on:** May 15, 2008, 07:08:53 PM »

Yep Im going to make an alum spare holder from scratch and powdercoat black.

gtc · « **Reply #18 on:** May 16, 2008, 12:44:54 AM »

Here's another thought: A mate of mine is building a rat rod and at the moment it has Chevy wheels attached to a Jaguar XJS front end, so presumably Jag wheels would fit the Chev stud pattern -- dunno about offsets.

Cameron 77C3 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 16, 2008, 01:00:15 AM »

Or, as suggested by someone I know, they/you could/can have taken/take an old Vette wheel, had/have the rim removed from the center and a new rim of the correct width put back on.