Question: 1963 Corvette Coupe

[2010corvette]

Question
I read the 1963 Corvette Coupe would accept wider rear tires without interference, but not the convertible.
Is this true?

 

[JohnZ]

Question
I read the 1963 Corvette Coupe would accept wider rear tires without interference, but not the convertible.
Is this true?

No, it's not - the rear underbody and wheelhouses/quarter panels are the same, common to both body styles; there is no difference. Folks forget that the midyear body and chassis were designed in 1960 around 5-1/2" wheels and 6.70-15 tires, and they're highly intolerant of wider wheels/tires.

 

[Hib Halverson]

I love John's choice of words.

"highly intolerant"

 

[JohnZ]

I love John's choice of words.

"highly intolerant"

"Highly Intolerant" = broken fiberglass = new paint = $$$