tires and wheels
August 9th, 2015, 07:12 PM
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what are better steel or aluminum rims?
Also who has the best price for ss1 rims?
where a good place to buy tires?
15x7 or 15x8 for a 68 olds 442
what size tire for the front and back I want bigger in the back smaller in the front but nothing that's going to rub
Also who has the best price for ss1 rims?
where a good place to buy tires?
15x7 or 15x8 for a 68 olds 442
what size tire for the front and back I want bigger in the back smaller in the front but nothing that's going to rub
August 9th, 2015, 09:51 PM
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15 x 7 with 4.25" BS front with 235 60 15 and 15 x 8 with 4.5" BS out back with 255 60 15s. No rubbing & great stance.
Sold this car 3 years ago...sure miss it.
Sold this car 3 years ago...sure miss it.
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August 10th, 2015, 08:14 AM
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tires and wheels
what are better steel or aluminum rims?
Also who has the best price for ss1 rims?
where a good place to buy tires?
15x7 or 15x8 for a 68 olds 442
what size tire for the front and back I want bigger in the back smaller in the front but nothing that's going to rub?
Also who has the best price for ss1 rims?
where a good place to buy tires?
15x7 or 15x8 for a 68 olds 442
what size tire for the front and back I want bigger in the back smaller in the front but nothing that's going to rub?
August 10th, 2015, 10:48 AM
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what are better steel or aluminum rims?
Steel wheels are stronger, however both are extremely durable and safe. It boils down to personal preference and the quality of the wheel you buy.
Also who has the best price for ss1 rims?
There are a couple of companies that reproduce them and there is a supply of used wheels on the market. I suggest you get at least a 15 inch wheel as the supply of tires available for the 14's are limited in size.
where a good place to buy tires?
There are many places to buy tires, I use discount tire as they allow me to bring in different sizes of wheels and tires to size and fit. Their pricing has always been competitive and their customer service is beyond reproach.
15x7 or 15x8 for a 68 olds 442
You can put almost any width tire you want on a 15x7 wheel all the way around. Most use them on the fronts with a 15x8 in the rear. Just watch your back spacing.
what size tire for the front and back I want bigger in the back smaller in the front but nothing that's going to rub
You can go with a 275-60-15 in the rear with a 7 inch wheel and with an 8 inch you have to stick with 4.5 inch back spacing to run the same tire. The sizes that Dave recommends look great and are a good way to go, "15 x 7 with 4.25" BS front with 235 60 15 and 15 x 8 with 4.5" BS out back with 255 60 15s. No rubbing & great stance."
Steel wheels are stronger, however both are extremely durable and safe. It boils down to personal preference and the quality of the wheel you buy.
Also who has the best price for ss1 rims?
There are a couple of companies that reproduce them and there is a supply of used wheels on the market. I suggest you get at least a 15 inch wheel as the supply of tires available for the 14's are limited in size.
where a good place to buy tires?
There are many places to buy tires, I use discount tire as they allow me to bring in different sizes of wheels and tires to size and fit. Their pricing has always been competitive and their customer service is beyond reproach.
15x7 or 15x8 for a 68 olds 442
You can put almost any width tire you want on a 15x7 wheel all the way around. Most use them on the fronts with a 15x8 in the rear. Just watch your back spacing.
what size tire for the front and back I want bigger in the back smaller in the front but nothing that's going to rub
You can go with a 275-60-15 in the rear with a 7 inch wheel and with an 8 inch you have to stick with 4.5 inch back spacing to run the same tire. The sizes that Dave recommends look great and are a good way to go, "15 x 7 with 4.25" BS front with 235 60 15 and 15 x 8 with 4.5" BS out back with 255 60 15s. No rubbing & great stance."
August 10th, 2015, 03:08 PM
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I found a person on ebay selling a set of 15x7 ss1 wheels with caps and lug nuts for 499 plus 100 bucks to ship there aluminum wheels with a 4 inch backspace. is that a good deal or is it one of those too cheap to be real and the rims won't last
August 10th, 2015, 03:46 PM
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AL vs steel
Are you sure these wheels are AL?. SS1 rims OEM & repo are steel.
August 10th, 2015, 03:53 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cutlass-442-15-x-7-Alloy-Wheel-Set-Retro-Magnum-Wheels-Complete-Set-4-/271218876760?vxp=mtr&hash=item3f25e7a158
check it out and tell me what you think
check it out and tell me what you think
August 10th, 2015, 08:00 PM
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