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Good Morning Everyone! I just got an Olds Delta 88 convertible for my birthday!!!! Yes, pretty exciting news.
Need help on tire/wheel size recommendations. Thinking 17". Also looking for a new steering column.
Welcome aboard. Kinda like what you got now, seems to fill out the wheel well fine and it looks a little old world sporty/ classy. To each his own..... Lost in the fifties ....Tedd
What size tires does it have now? I can't read the tire size. Are they 235/60 R15s? The OE size tire on my 71 98 was a J78. The closest radial to this is the 235/75 R15 (that's what I have on my 71 98). I think the Delta 88s came with G/H78s. That's a 215/75 R15. If you want 17 inch rims you'll want to make sure the tires aren't grossly oversized. Here are some good links:
Wheels and tires are a personal preference. They make a huge difference in how the car looks and handles. Personally I don't care for chrome reversed wheels on a car like yours (sorry Tedd) but that is just me. One of my favorites is Torq Thrust II's. I have never been a fan of Cragers which are probably one of the most popular and have been around a long time. Take your time and get what you like since it is your car and you are the only one that really matters.
