Riviera now on 22's

Well I went and bought the rims this weekend. I just put them on to make sure everything fit and didn't rub... What yall think?

pimpin!

those are AMAZING............... how much did they set you back (money wise)

Around $2000.00.....

It looks like a spaceship now!

Yeah, it does look like a spaceship. That's what I like about Riv's. People always tell me how futuristic it looks or whatever.

But those rims are tight man. I'm gettin 20s in winter, but those 22s are hot. Lookin good.

why would u do that, there nice , but on a riviera

palermocorey90 wrote:

why would u do that, there nice , but on a riviera they are even nicer

i added to corey's comment......... thats what he wanted to say................ he's just jealous that his rim game aint as proper as yours

98riviera98 wrote:

palermocorey90 wrote:

why would u do that, there nice , but on a riviera they are even nicer

i added to corey's comment......... thats what he wanted to say................ he's just jealous that his rim game aint as proper as yours

no dont get me wrong there nice, but u should have stayed with 20s IMO

The Riviera's body looks like a concept vehicle that made it into production.

That, combined with these rims, has me awaiting it's takeoff!

Yeah actually thats what they advertised the riv as , a concept car in your driveway. The first time i drove it i thought wow , this thing is like a spaceship. Powerful and smooth acceleration ,unusual whining noise and a streamlined cockpit and interior.

But yeah i wouldve gone 20s , but those are still mad thug'n.

....Why so big? Biggest I'd think the Riv should have is maybe 18s. Does it feel every bump in the road? Make sure you recalibrate your speedometer and get some oversized rotors - I see so many people who put big rims on a car and never do either which is just stupid.

palermocorey90 wrote:

why would u do that, there nice , but on a riviera

Ever since I was 16 I have had 20"s on my car. I wish I had pictures of all the cars I owned. I problly had about 10 different sets of 20's. I think it was just time to move up. A friend of mine has a Riviera that on 22" Five Star rims that give his car a more sporty look. I will get some pics of his car when the weather get nice Personnel Preference I Guess.

Shintsu wrote:

....Why so big? Biggest I'd think the Riv should have is maybe 18s. Does it feel every bump in the road? Make sure you recalibrate your speedometer and get some oversized rotors - I see so many people who put big rims on a car and never do either which is just stupid.

I do feel more bumps in the road as you will with any low profile tires. I just took the rims off tonight so I can put some drilled/slotted rotors and new brake pads on. I have enough speeding tickets so for me its more about looks than speed.

Ridin-Rivi wrote:

palermocorey90 wrote:

why would u do that, there nice , but on a riviera

Ever since I was 16 I have had 20"s on my car. I wish I had pictures of all the cars I owned. I problly had about 10 different sets of 20's. I think it was just time to move up. A friend of mine has a Riviera that on 22" Five Star rims that give his car a more sporty look. I will get some pics of his car when the weather get nice Personnel Preference I Guess.

its ok its ur car.ur the only person that has to like it. my brother did the same thing to his truck put 26s on it. they look nice its all about personal preference

You should post some pics....

ok

I sure hope if you're putting those huge rims on those cars you're not looking for performance. One kid tried to tell me that his Eclipse would go faster with bigger rims. I 'd at him, brilliant thought concept to put big rims on a car that weigh more which will make the car go faster! Riiight...

For straight line acceleration, larger wheels may not help, but for handling, sometimes a bigger diameter = lower profile tires = firmer ride, better road holding.

Bigger doesn't always mean heavier. Sometimes a bigger quality wheel can be lighter than the OEM = less unsprung mass.

If you modify engine & suspension performance to offset the need for extra torque, you might get equal acceleration with a bigger rim. Bigger overall diameter tires can also help reduce traction problems off the line.

that aint pimpin thats big pimpin

those rims are tight though. how would you recalibrate your speedometer? i wanna put bigger rims on my riv...22's

Are there any rubbing issues

Yo Did u have to Do anything to the suspension at all from it being stock

any pics of them lights yet

did you have to get the rear lifted, or did you just bolt them on....i'm torn between 22's and 24's..i have 20's on it now, just wanted to go bigger