| FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv | |
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New wheels for 95 Triple black?? | Yes | | 33% | [ 1 ] | No | | 67% | [ 2 ] |
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AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13 Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Wed Mar 12, 2008 12:25 am | |
| The last one is the only one I'm interested in. They're usually $250 ea for an "A" condition rim. The cheaper ones are usually "C" wheels - "...will have scratches, pitting, or rust..." _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30 3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch^^^ SOLD ^^^ '70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles^^^ SOLD ^^^ | |
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IBx1 Expert
Name : ILAN Age : 33 Location : College Station, TX Joined : 2007-12-30 Post Count : 4304 Merit : 69
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:13 am | |
| Ooh, I really like that first one! Our stock rims are 16's, I think. What size are those, from what model, and does anyone know offhand if they'd fit a Riv? | |
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Shintsu Expert
Name : Shintsu Joined : 2007-10-14 Post Count : 2979 Merit : -16
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:31 am | |
| The first one is off a LaCrosse/Allure and it's a 16" x 6.5" with a 52mm offset. The 2nd and 3rd ones are 17" x 6.5" and the 4th and 5th ones are 18" x 7.5" with a 51mm offset. I think the 2nd and 3rd ones are also from a LaCrosse and the last two are from the Lucerne. I would imagine most of these would work since they're all FWD cars although the Lucerne's might be a bit too big. It would be kinda funny to have big factory rims. They also have a chrome version of the first rim: This rim has the exact same dimensions as the stock rims so the tires would even transfer over. The rest are all a little bigger. | |
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IBx1 Expert
Name : ILAN Age : 33 Location : College Station, TX Joined : 2007-12-30 Post Count : 4304 Merit : 69
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Wed Mar 12, 2008 12:56 pm | |
| I checked ebay, and they're $100 EACH Not worth it...too bad though. | |
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xxsupergman25xx Aficionado
Name : Scotty Age : 37 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Joined : 2007-03-03 Post Count : 1251 Merit : 13
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Wed Mar 12, 2008 1:18 pm | |
| i like the chrome version of the first rim the best....can sum1 photoshop those on the riv? | |
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Shintsu Expert
Name : Shintsu Joined : 2007-10-14 Post Count : 2979 Merit : -16
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:53 pm | |
| Not worth it? That's pretty cheap for rims and it makes the car stand out without looking non-OEM. Btw, that is what I was asking if someone could PS all those rims onto a car. Not a priority just curious to see what they'd look like. | |
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Steve98 Member
Name : Steve Location : Atlanta, Georgia Joined : 2008-06-10 Post Count : 93 Merit : 2
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:04 pm | |
| - Shintsu wrote:
They also have a chrome version of the first rim:
This rim has the exact same dimensions as the stock rims so the tires would even transfer over. The rest are all a little bigger. I also like the rims for the newer Buicks. The one above is my favorite at the moment. I have the 7 spoke chrome factory rims, which I like, but if I did make a change, I think these would look great on the Riv. | |
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TonySmooth89 Aficionado
Name : Anthony Age : 35 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-11-14 Post Count : 2410 Merit : 16
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:14 am | |
| http://customwheel.com/custom_wheels/product_info.php/products_id/741
If i had the money...these rims would be on my car right now... No questions asked. | |
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Mr.Riviera Expert
Name : Matthew Age : 38 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-01-17 Post Count : 4394 Merit : 101
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:16 am | |
| those are pretty nice Tony, but i've had my mind set on these for a long time now....again just waiting on the right time w/money they are the caddy STS rims IIRC. come in 17 or 18 chrome for $600 on ebay (oh course i dont see them right now) the only thing i dont like is the guy said they are 30lbs each . i dont think i'm ready to sacrifice performance for looks just yet. _________________ 1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily | |
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Shintsu Expert
Name : Shintsu Joined : 2007-10-14 Post Count : 2979 Merit : -16
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:33 am | |
| I just had an idea, since there is no badging on our cars what's to stop us from putting Cadillac rims on our cars? It would be very tacky if it said Buick somewhere on the car but the only place it does is on the dash and the small shields on the steering wheel. I was thinking of maybe these: (Would the above rim fit? I'm not necessarily sure they just look good. Ebay link here) (Ebay link here) I like the style of this rim as well, but this actually has a Caddy logo on it. I dunno if it would look really tacky on our cars or not, it's not like our cars aren't as nice as Caddy's anyways... Image won't show up for this one for some reason (Ebay link here) (Ebay link here) What do you guys think? | |
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TonySmooth89 Aficionado
Name : Anthony Age : 35 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-11-14 Post Count : 2410 Merit : 16
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:59 am | |
| - Shintsu wrote:
- I just had an idea, since there is no badging on our cars what's to stop us from putting Cadillac rims on our cars?
Tact. | |
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Shintsu Expert
Name : Shintsu Joined : 2007-10-14 Post Count : 2979 Merit : -16
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:02 am | |
| Well, I know I'm just saying who really knows it's a Buick? Most people driving down the road don't. If people on here have stories of people giving them tickets and writing Riviera as the make and R as the model...no people don't have a damn clue what make the car is. | |
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TonySmooth89 Aficionado
Name : Anthony Age : 35 Location : Florida Joined : 2007-11-14 Post Count : 2410 Merit : 16
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:05 am | |
| Yeah I agree.... I told this one girl i drove a 12 year old buick and she laughed at me , until she saw it and said nice car. | |
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Supercharged Addict
Name : Blake Age : 34 Location : Akron, Ohio Joined : 2008-03-12 Post Count : 611 Merit : 0
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:35 pm | |
| regal chromes fit right on the riv, thats whats on my car | |
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Shintsu Expert
Name : Shintsu Joined : 2007-10-14 Post Count : 2979 Merit : -16
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Jun 28, 2008 2:34 pm | |
| Pics? Not sure I recall what those look like. | |
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SamsSC Special
Name : Sam Age : 63 Location : Long Beach CA Joined : 2008-06-26 Post Count : 9 Merit : 0
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:52 pm | |
| I have a 95' Riv SC. Will 20" rims screw up the self-eveling suspension? | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8070 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:27 pm | |
| - palermocorey90 wrote:
- http://store.voguetyre.com/product_info.php?cPath=24_43&products_id=52
i found these to big for my look but im sure jack the r will like They look heavy, lots of weight out towards the edge of the rim too. Mr.Riviera - 30 lbs doesn't sound bad. My rim/tire combo (the stock chrome 7 spokers) is 50 lbs. How much can the tire weigh? edit - to answer my own question, I just measured a 225/75/R16 truck tire (no rim) at 28 lbs. It's about 2" wider on each side then my stock diameter Riv tire. So I think you'd be no more than 3-5 lbs over the weight of the stock rims with the Caddy rim, if that. | |
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Shintsu Expert
Name : Shintsu Joined : 2007-10-14 Post Count : 2979 Merit : -16
| Subject: Will these wheels fit a Riv? Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:45 pm | |
| Sorry, I don't know too much about rims other than size and tire width so would these rims work on a '96 Riv?
http://louisville.craigslist.org/car/736188088.html
Pretty damn cheap for four custom rims with tires. I was actually thinking of going with black wheels on my Riv and these are pretty cheap and almost exactly like the kind of rim I would've bought if I bought them new. Really need a kinda quick response because if they will work I want to message him ASAP. | |
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Chicken Aficionado
Name : Mark Age : 58 Location : Montana Joined : 2008-06-13 Post Count : 1296 Merit : 8
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:13 pm | |
| Dude...you don't want those....theres a penny sticking out of them.... | |
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Chicken Aficionado
Name : Mark Age : 58 Location : Montana Joined : 2008-06-13 Post Count : 1296 Merit : 8
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:16 pm | |
| - SamsSC wrote:
- I have a 95' Riv SC. Will 20" rims screw up the self-eveling suspension?
Sam...I just put on 20's today and it levels just fine.... | |
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Shintsu Expert
Name : Shintsu Joined : 2007-10-14 Post Count : 2979 Merit : -16
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:19 pm | |
| Well, I looked on a custom wheel site and they show some rims that are 17" that have a 5 x 100 bolt pattern and I told it I have a '96 Riviera. There were also some 5 x 110 as well as 5 x 115 and some actually said stuff like 5 x 115/110. Here is the said page.
Ah okay. So the tires he has and everything will work I just need the adapter? Where could I find said adapter and for how much? Also, I've heard that adapters will screw up your alignment and your car won't hold an alignment if you use them. Any truth to that? | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8070 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:43 pm | |
| Montaniera - What rims? Do you know how much the rim/tire combo weighed? Notice a difference in ride quality and performance?
We need a database of this info! | |
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Chicken Aficionado
Name : Mark Age : 58 Location : Montana Joined : 2008-06-13 Post Count : 1296 Merit : 8
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:51 pm | |
| Jack....check out my showroom page https://rivperformance.editboard.com/showroom-f3/my-96-riviera-t3380.htm#41091with rims w/tires that I got the weight was approx 8lbs. ea. more than the stock 12 spoke (that was using a regular bathroom scale) the ride is still really smooth with the stock suspension, but the performance is great....tighter steering control and is really sticks to the road...I opened her up several times and it felt great....even less body roll! | |
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Chicken Aficionado
Name : Mark Age : 58 Location : Montana Joined : 2008-06-13 Post Count : 1296 Merit : 8
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:56 pm | |
| weight on the new wheel/tires ( on a digital bathroom scale) weighed in at 56 lbs. ea. | |
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Jack the R Master
Joined : 2007-01-16 Post Count : 8070 Merit : 105
| Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:01 pm | |
| Follow the link I made, the info is there.
I know nothing about the alignment problem. | |
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