I have a 1957 oldsmobile 98 and everything I have read said it came with 14in wheels ? But all the 57 oldsmobiles I see and look at have 15in wheels on them ? Was that by peoples choice or am I missing something ?

 

Original equipment for the 57 Oldamobile is 14" wheels but the upgrade to 15" is a popular choice because of the larger selection of tires for the 15" wheels.

 

My '57 has 15 inch wheels also and I am keeping them...it will go through deeper snow too.. just can't use the original flipper wheel discs

 

hello ,

all 57's are left the factory with 14' inch wheels , what kind of hubcabs are on your 57 ' now ? all original hub cabs are 14 ' inch .

 

When I found the car I found a set of hubcaps in the trunk that are in great condition and they are 14' but the car had 15' wheels on it thats what was confussing me

 

I have '80's Olds something wire covers on it now but will put on 15 inch Sabre wheels for next season...

 

I went with the 15" wire wheels. Like the looks and it fits the 50's style

 

Do you plan to restore your car as original as possible, or do you plan to modify it?

 

Here is what I used

 

Citcapp, I like those wheels, are they Kelsy Hays?
FYI I understand BF Goodridge makes a 225x75x14 with a 26.5" OD, also for a price , one can engage Coker for some taller tires.
Fletch

 

Well I was going to put a set of 14 back on it but I can not find a good set ..Citcapp those are some good looking wheels

 

I'll find the paper work on the wheels fomorrow and post it.

 

Thanks. Where they costly

 

I will try to find $ price on B F Goodgridge and Coker.

 

For ALL General info:
www.cokertire.com Nice but expensive.

Coopertire.com "Discoverer 225x70x14 whitewall 26.45 OD
BF Goodrich Radial 225x70x14 RWL 26.50 OD
These are the tallest radials I have found.
Fletch