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Old March 18th, 2013 | 02:50 AM
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What junk steel rims do I need?

71' Cutlass S
I need some junk rims and tires for my project for next year or so.
Its got stock size D\S rotors up front, Stock beefed up 8.5 10 bolt rear, but I have to have at least 15" for the rears due to the disc conversion. So I can use the front rims that came with the car for the front, but need some junk 15" or larger junk rims for the back.

What year\make can I search for out there for the temp rear rims? Thx.
Old March 18th, 2013 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by JCMC64
71' Cutlass S
I need some junk rims and tires for my project for next year or so.
Its got stock size D\S rotors up front, Stock beefed up 8.5 10 bolt rear, but I have to have at least 15" for the rears due to the disc conversion. So I can use the front rims that came with the car for the front, but need some junk 15" or larger junk rims for the back.

What year\make can I search for out there for the temp rear rims? Thx.
1977-1990 B-body cars (Caprice, D88, Bonneville) withOUT the HD brakes and suspension. That means no cop cars, taxis, or wagons (and no 403 cars). These cars came with 15" wheels using a 5 x 4.75" bolt circle.
Old March 31st, 2013 | 10:54 AM
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...yep

Originally Posted by joe_padavano
1977-1990 B-body cars (Caprice, D88, Bonneville) withOUT the HD brakes and suspension. That means no cop cars, taxis, or wagons (and no 403 cars). These cars came with 15" wheels using a 5 x 4.75" bolt circle.
...and you should be able to get these wheels hella cheap from a pick a parts type place.
Old April 2nd, 2013 | 09:19 AM
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Yeah, my budget for these is like $10 bucks!
Old April 2nd, 2013 | 09:38 AM
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I think you can get some off most 73-77 colonnade cars too.
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