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| New wheels for 95 Triple black?? | | Yes | | 33% | [ 1 ] | | No | | 67% | [ 2 ] |
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The Roadmaster
Enthusiast
Name : Carl Alexander
Location : Detroit, Michigan
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:22 pm | |
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robotennis61
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Name : robotennis
Age : 63
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:26 pm | |
| ...yeah,I think you should send 'em my way for awhile so as I could test 'em for ya?I'll put 'em thru their paces..ya know? | |
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The Roadmaster
Enthusiast
Name : Carl Alexander
Location : Detroit, Michigan
Joined : 2011-12-15
Post Count : 128
Merit : 8
| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:32 pm | |
| Sure thing amigo! Tested wheels are always a plus! | |
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ghpcnm
Aficionado
Name : Dave
Age : 72
Location : FLORIDA / The Stand Your Ground State
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The Roadmaster
Enthusiast
Name : Carl Alexander
Location : Detroit, Michigan
Joined : 2011-12-15
Post Count : 128
Merit : 8
| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Apr 28, 2012 5:41 pm | |
| Thanks Dave. Every once in a while Craigslist comes through. | |
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LARRY70GS
Aficionado
Name : Larry
Age : 68
Location : Oakland Gardens, NY
Joined : 2007-01-23
Post Count : 2193
Merit : 150
| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:15 pm | |
| Nice score Carl. I have them on my Riviera, and I paid double that.
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98 Riviera SC3800 All stock except gutted air box.
1970 Buick GS455 Stage1, TSP built 470BBB, 602HP/589TQ
Best MPH, 116.06 MPH, Best ET, 11.54
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHCda-t_Jls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfT2tEO4XcU
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The Roadmaster
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Name : Carl Alexander
Location : Detroit, Michigan
Joined : 2011-12-15
Post Count : 128
Merit : 8
| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:35 pm | |
| Thanks Larry. I think I'm going to follow your plan on the caps. Keep these for special days and run the knock offs daily.
I get the feeling these caps all have targets on them the way Caddy hood ornaments did in the 80/90's. | |
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LARRY70GS
Aficionado
Name : Larry
Age : 68
Location : Oakland Gardens, NY
Joined : 2007-01-23
Post Count : 2193
Merit : 150
| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:44 pm | |
| - The Roadmaster wrote:
- Thanks Larry. I think I'm going to follow your plan on the caps. Keep these for special days and run the knock offs daily.
I get the feeling these caps all have targets on them the way Caddy hood ornaments did in the 80/90's. Definitely. I have more peace of mind with the knock offs, and they don't look bad. Fit is perfect.
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98 Riviera SC3800 All stock except gutted air box.
1970 Buick GS455 Stage1, TSP built 470BBB, 602HP/589TQ
Best MPH, 116.06 MPH, Best ET, 11.54
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHCda-t_Jls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfT2tEO4XcU
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Rogerh11
Amateur
Name : Roger Heiple
Location : Rochester, MI
Joined : 2011-03-18
Post Count : 21
Merit : 2
| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Tue May 01, 2012 12:35 pm | |
| Carl (The Roadmaster), I think I am going to have to hate you. Just kidding. However, I do not like Vickie (the seller of those rims) because I saw those on sale on CL when she posted them on Thursday. I had my brother-in-law (who lives in Howell) ready to buy them on Friday when she emailed me to WAIT UNTIL SUNDAY to see her. I re-arragned my schedule so I could get out there on SUNDAY (I was not busy on Sat) and buy those rims. I had cash on hand, her address and I agreed to pay what she was asking. Then BAM, she emails me that they have been sold.  | |
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The Roadmaster
Enthusiast
Name : Carl Alexander
Location : Detroit, Michigan
Joined : 2011-12-15
Post Count : 128
Merit : 8
| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Tue May 01, 2012 12:59 pm | |
| Oh My ... she did say that someone was interested in them.
I reminded her of the infamous "Craigslist Croakers" ... the ones that say I will see you tomorrow then never show. Roger, I'm not saying that you are a croaker but who hasn't dealt with one before?
Her apprehension was being alone at her home with a stranger showing up ... which I definitely understand. It was my good fortune that her son was home at the time or I wouldn't have gotten to see them either. Don't fault her for being careful. The internet is a scary place full of unsavory characters.
Sorry that another forum member was trumped on the deal. | |
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highwaywarrior
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Name : daryl
Age : 41
Location : chesapeake va
Joined : 2012-06-09
Post Count : 403
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| | Subject: wheel fitment Thu Jun 14, 2012 11:49 am | |
| Ive oddly found 18x9 wheels ( they look like cobra replicas) with our correct offset and spacing etc. will a 9 inch wide wheel fit under there? i wont be running them ALL the time, swap them out in the winter. advice? | |
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AA
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Name : Aaron
Age : 47
Location : C-bus, Ohio
Joined : 2007-01-13
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Merit : 252
| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Thu Jun 14, 2012 12:09 pm | |
| My 18x8.5 wheels fit fine all around. Not sure about 9" wide. _________________ '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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ghpcnm
Aficionado
Name : Dave
Age : 72
Location : FLORIDA / The Stand Your Ground State
Joined : 2011-02-21
Post Count : 2044
Merit : 23
| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Thu Jun 14, 2012 12:40 pm | |
| What size tires will you be running? | |
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J. Chris Davis
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Name : Chris Davis
Age : 43
Location : Dixon, IL
Joined : 2010-04-14
Post Count : 1008
Merit : 19
| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Thu Jun 14, 2012 1:07 pm | |
| It might be close, but I think a 9" wide would probably fit. I'm running 18.5 like Aaron and I have no problems. | |
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AA
Administrator
Name : Aaron
Age : 47
Location : C-bus, Ohio
Joined : 2007-01-13
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Merit : 252
| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Thu Jun 14, 2012 2:54 pm | |
| Good point by Dave. For 245 wide tires, a 45 profile might work; 40 profile would fit for sure, but ride starts getting harsh, and the tire/fender gaps look too large, imo. Maybe consider a 235 w/45 profile to be safe. _________________ '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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ghpcnm
Aficionado
Name : Dave
Age : 72
Location : FLORIDA / The Stand Your Ground State
Joined : 2011-02-21
Post Count : 2044
Merit : 23
| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Thu Jun 14, 2012 3:29 pm | |
| As long as you don't go taller than a 45 profile tire, the 9" rims should work out fine (post pics) | |
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highwaywarrior
Fanatic
Name : daryl
Age : 41
Location : chesapeake va
Joined : 2012-06-09
Post Count : 403
Merit : 2
| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Thu Jun 14, 2012 6:23 pm | |
| thanks guys, ill post pics when i can, i do plan on lowering the vehicle, 1-2 inches maybe. tire size was my next question but it seems that its already answered. btw, ghpcm, what size wheel and tire are you running on your riviera.? i also thought about putting newer buick rims on mine just in case. | |
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ghpcnm
Aficionado
Name : Dave
Age : 72
Location : FLORIDA / The Stand Your Ground State
Joined : 2011-02-21
Post Count : 2044
Merit : 23
| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Thu Jun 14, 2012 6:57 pm | |
| - highwaywarrior wrote:
- ghpcm, what size wheel and tire are you running on your riviera.? i also thought about putting newer buick rims on mine just in case.
I'm running 245/45/18 Rims are off a Buick LaCrosse | |
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highwaywarrior
Fanatic
Name : daryl
Age : 41
Location : chesapeake va
Joined : 2012-06-09
Post Count : 403
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| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Thu Jun 14, 2012 7:28 pm | |
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ghpcnm
Aficionado
Name : Dave
Age : 72
Location : FLORIDA / The Stand Your Ground State
Joined : 2011-02-21
Post Count : 2044
Merit : 23
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highwaywarrior
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Name : daryl
Age : 41
Location : chesapeake va
Joined : 2012-06-09
Post Count : 403
Merit : 2
| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun Jun 17, 2012 4:02 pm | |
| whered you get the buick wheels? | |
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ghpcnm
Aficionado
Name : Dave
Age : 72
Location : FLORIDA / The Stand Your Ground State
Joined : 2011-02-21
Post Count : 2044
Merit : 23
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ghpcnm
Aficionado
Name : Dave
Age : 72
Location : FLORIDA / The Stand Your Ground State
Joined : 2011-02-21
Post Count : 2044
Merit : 23
| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun Jun 17, 2012 6:53 pm | |
| Speaking of rims...I ordered a set of these 18s for my wife's 3000GT  | |
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ghpcnm
Aficionado
Name : Dave
Age : 72
Location : FLORIDA / The Stand Your Ground State
Joined : 2011-02-21
Post Count : 2044
Merit : 23
| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:07 pm | |
| I got the blue rims for the 3000GT mounted today and didn't like them at all (not my style). I sent them back | |
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robotennis61
Guru
Name : robotennis
Age : 63
Location : las vegas
Joined : 2007-12-17
Post Count : 5562
Merit : 143
| | Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Wed Jun 20, 2012 11:23 pm | |
| yeah.I didnt want to say anything but dere hideous. | |
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