Name : Scott Location : Macomb, Michigan Joined : 2010-02-24Post Count : 4316 Merit : 185
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Tue Jan 21, 2014 4:24 pm
Sir Psycho Sexy wrote:
Similar concept to re-soling a boot? I will definitely have to ask the guy about that. That might be a deal breaker, especially since the tires arent anything special to begin with.
You ever see the shredded giant Semi tires in and on the side of the road? Those are re-treads. They literally just glue new treads to old tires. They can/will just fly off the car. Certainly not a good idea if you plan on going fast
Sir Psycho Sexy Junkie
Name : Tyler Age : 30 Location : Temperance, Michigan Joined : 2012-06-22Post Count : 948 Merit : 20
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Tue Jan 21, 2014 4:27 pm
Abaddon wrote:
Certainly not a good idea if you plan on going fast
All i needed to hear!
bigdave Fanatic
Name : Dave Age : 60 Location : Cheektowaga , NY (Buffalo) Joined : 2010-10-17Post Count : 399 Merit : 22
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:05 pm
I don't think they retread radial tires. Not sure they ever did. I think I remember hearing about cutting treads deeper into a worn tire, but I may have been sniffing glue
AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:11 pm
You can have all-season tires siped, which is where they cut slits in the tread for better water/snow/ice traction. They only cut sipes in new tires, that I'm aware of.
'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles ^^^ SOLD ^^^
h20man Enthusiast
Name : Aaron W. Age : 30 Location : CT Joined : 2013-10-04Post Count : 242 Merit : -2
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:48 pm
hey guys i found on ebay 97 grand prix mesh rims, 5x115 bolt pattern but a 52mm offset how would these fit a riv. i bet they would look great if i painted the inner rim gunmetal and left the chrome lip
Sir Psycho Sexy Junkie
Name : Tyler Age : 30 Location : Temperance, Michigan Joined : 2012-06-22Post Count : 948 Merit : 20
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:51 pm
They would fit for you
ironclyde Enthusiast
Name : Cody Age : 62 Location : Tucson Joined : 2014-01-19Post Count : 156 Merit : 1
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:49 am
I'm getting the Voxx Torinos 18x8 in gunmetal.
deekster_caddy Master
Name : Derek Age : 52 Location : Reading, MA Joined : 2007-01-31Post Count : 7717 Merit : 109
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:46 pm
I thought Riv's bolt pattern was 5x110? (and GP)
Johnny5 Fanatic
Name : Going Nowhere Fast Age : 38 Location : Louisiana Joined : 2013-09-11Post Count : 459 Merit : 1
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun Feb 09, 2014 2:49 pm
Mines are 5x115 and I want some deep dish rims on the rear lawd knows rivs would look very good with some 50's in back
AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun Feb 09, 2014 3:05 pm
5x115 is the correct pattern. 52 mm offset will probably work fine. They'll be very flush to the body for sure.
'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles ^^^ SOLD ^^^
Sir Psycho Sexy Junkie
Name : Tyler Age : 30 Location : Temperance, Michigan Joined : 2012-06-22Post Count : 948 Merit : 20
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun Feb 09, 2014 4:41 pm
Braved the elements to go get these guys last night!
stan Expert
Joined : 2007-07-01Post Count : 2558 Merit : 12
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun Feb 09, 2014 4:51 pm
how much did you pay Tyler?
Sir Psycho Sexy Junkie
Name : Tyler Age : 30 Location : Temperance, Michigan Joined : 2012-06-22Post Count : 948 Merit : 20
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun Feb 09, 2014 4:53 pm
$200 for all four. I thought it was a pretty fair deal.
stan Expert
Joined : 2007-07-01Post Count : 2558 Merit : 12
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun Feb 09, 2014 6:13 pm
ohh yeah....$200 is a pretty good deal.
Johnny5 Fanatic
Name : Going Nowhere Fast Age : 38 Location : Louisiana Joined : 2013-09-11Post Count : 459 Merit : 1
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:17 pm
AA wrote:
5x115 is the correct pattern. 52 mm offset will probably work fine. They'll be very flush to the body for sure.
Hopefully with the robo setup I should be able to control the body of the vehicle so if won't hit as hard and rub my tires... I want some alloy bbs but can't find none sporty enough to suit my appetite
AA Administrator
Name : Aaron Age : 47 Location : C-bus, Ohio Joined : 2007-01-13Post Count : 18452 Merit : 252
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:44 pm
Alloy BBS? Willing to drop $2k on a set of wheels?
'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles ^^^ SOLD ^^^
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Sir Psycho Sexy Junkie
Name : Tyler Age : 30 Location : Temperance, Michigan Joined : 2012-06-22Post Count : 948 Merit : 20
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Sun Feb 09, 2014 11:04 pm
Oh! Well lets hope I don't get that issue... These honestly seem lighter than my current wheels, so I guess that's a plus. With the regal wheels I had on my old Riv I never had any vibration problems.
Johnny5 Fanatic
Name : Going Nowhere Fast Age : 38 Location : Louisiana Joined : 2013-09-11Post Count : 459 Merit : 1
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Mon Feb 10, 2014 12:48 am
I took my 20's off soon as got back from Houston... its the vibration that killed me the most and the problem still persist even that I have my factory wheels on. So I am chasing down a suspension that's made for this Louisiana purchase terrains
stan Expert
Joined : 2007-07-01Post Count : 2558 Merit : 12
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Mon Feb 10, 2014 1:18 am
...still don't know if it's the rims...in my case with the 7 spoke chrome sometimes I have it and sometime I don't...go figure.
ghpcnm Aficionado
Name : Dave Age : 72 Location : FLORIDA / The Stand Your Ground State Joined : 2011-02-21Post Count : 2044 Merit : 23
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Mon Feb 10, 2014 2:46 am
I love those rims, Tyler. I'm curious to see if they fit without modification.
stan Expert
Joined : 2007-07-01Post Count : 2558 Merit : 12
Subject: Re: FAQ: Rims, Wheels that Look Good on the Riv Mon Feb 10, 2014 3:13 am
I think they'll fit.
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