1973olds98

anyone know the bolt pattern on a 73 olds 98,,i am looking for some custom wheels..

2blu442

It's a 5 on 5, 5 bolts at 5" inch spacing. Most full sized GM 1960's-70's probably newer are the same. I have a 1979 Chev 1/2 ton pickup, it has the same. John

1973olds98

Hey thanks,,,,

Olds64

If you buy custom wheels make sure you post pics.

1973olds98

i odnt know if i want to go with some 14x6 knock off wheels or put some 22's under it..The clearance factor is where i dont know where to start...They have to be able to clear the skirts..I tried a 14x7 100 spoke wire rim yesterday and it didnt fit..clearance issues with the fenderskirt...

1973olds98

Does anyone know the offset i would need for the skirts,,No way are am i rolling without them..The carlooks like a derby car without them,,,lol

Olds64

You have to get your backspacing right too. I'm not sure what the backspacing is on our stock wheels.

BTW, please don't put 22" wheels on your car. It makes a classics look so dumb. Plus, you will eat wheel bearings really fast and cause your car to brake even worse than it does.

66ninetyeightls

All the info for stock wheels says the offset/backspace is 0.

1973olds98

Umm,,,,,22's on a classic slammed,,,I think looks awesome,,,,,But I havent decided....Its all about what fits really,,,And my car brakes really nice for a big old boat..

bigoldscruiser

What part of the country are you in?? I'm in New Jersey and I have a set of 17X8 Eagle 203 5on5 wheels with 235/55R17 Cooper Lifeliners (27.18"OD)with less than 10k miles on them. They fit on my '66 98 OK with no interference with skirts or on inside. I have $1450 invested. I will let them go for $600. if you or anyone else is interested. Bruce

Olds64

If you really want to put 22s on your car then that is cool. Keep us posted. Just make sure you check your brakes and wheel bearings often. You should also rotate the tires every chance you get. By having wheels that big on your car you will eat tires quicker than normal. Plus, tires are expensive when they are little rubber bands.

1973olds98

I still have no updates on what size would work..I have a couple buddies that are going to let me borrow a rim to see what i am working with...