which 5 lugs fit?

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by 80SPORT

the standard chrome wheels on the 88 ups were 15-7 ....the 454 SS were 15-8

That could be, and then the argent painted wheel was 15x7 as well. My experience is only with the argent wheels (as shown above - er, I mean on page 1).

K

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

The argent wheels look good on your tow rig.

Thanks - I thought so, too.

That picture was taken sometime between 1990 and 1994.

K

[tmackg]

Originally Posted by USSkoval

No, the 5x5 was generally not used until '71 (not sure about Caddys and stuff). So it was the B-bodies from '71-'76, '77 and up had 5x5 only on the wagons and police package sedans. Regular sedans were 4.75.


Also, there were 5x5 pattern Pontiac rallies that I think would look great on these trucks.

No, that's funny I have a 61 LeSabre and a 65 Riviera that both use 5x5 bolt pattern.

[USSkoval]

Originally Posted by tmackg

No, that's funny I have a 61 LeSabre and a 65 Riviera that both use 5x5 bolt pattern.

Those aren't both fullsizes

My '69 Impala has had more than a couple sets of Camaro wheels on it. Like I said, I wasn't to sure about some Caddys and Buicks. There were also those weirdo 8-lug Pontiacs. My point was, you can't lump all the old GM big cars as having 5x5, when they all did not.

[tmackg]

Originally Posted by USSkoval

Those aren't both fullsizes

My '69 Impala has had more than a couple sets of Camaro wheels on it. Like I said, I wasn't to sure about some Caddys and Buicks. There were also those weirdo 8-lug Pontiacs. My point was, you can't lump all the old GM big cars as having 5x5, when they all did not.

More of them had 5x5 than didn't in the 60's I believe 59 until 64 ( all X-frame cars used 5x5) The Riviera is considered a fullsize since it shared the same chassis with LeSabre,Invicta,and Electra. You may be correct on later sixties except wagons.

[USSkoval]

Originally Posted by tmackg

More of them had 5x5 than didn't in the 60's I believe 59 until 64 ( all X-frame cars used 5x5) The Riviera is considered a fullsize since it shared the same chassis with LeSabre,Invicta,and Electra. You may be correct on later sixties except wagons.

Hmm, interesting. I do know that the X-frame Chevys were 4.75, but I did not realize the Riviera wasn't it's own chassis.

I guess the 4.75 pattern was more of a Chevy thing then.

[1badgmc]

Originally Posted by 80SPORT

the standard chrome wheels on the 88 ups were 15-7 ....the 454 SS were 15-8

That's a common misconception. Those wheels are all 15x7, whether from a 454SS or not.

The error usually comes from people measuring the width incorrectly.

[zibs71]

Hi everyone

Im new to this forum . Im zibs71 from Canada. Im looking at some rims and tires and seem to be a lttle confused? I have a 1971 chev 1/2 ton (pix to follow soon)Im wanting to know if I can put Crager rims 15x10 with 295/50R 15 BF Goodrich Radial T/A on rear and Crager rims 15x8 with 235/60R/15 BF Goodrich Radial T/A on front. Im not understanding this whole offset thing. My truck has 5 bolts pattern but thats all I know. Can anyone here give me some onsight on this. Sorry to forum MODS in advance if this is in wrong form.


Zibs71

[motornut]

the stud spaceing is 5
some older buicks work 5 on 5

[zibs71]

Thanks Motornut

The reason I ask is when ordering rims from the USA I want to make sure I get the right ones. I know I need 15x10 on rear ans 15x8 on front, but like I said confused on the offset etc. I thought it would be an easy feat to find a chart that would tell me exactly what rims (size and all) to get to fit a specific truck like my 71 Chevy

Zibs71

[geezer#99]

The 15x8's will work on the front with a 4" backspacing. The 15x10's also usually come as a 4" bs and may stick out to far. Is your truck lowered?

[zibs71]

no truck not lowered

zibs71

[geezer#99]

THe 10's might work then.
You do know about shipping and broker fees to get them to you. Usually double the cost of the wheels in the US.
You can buy from this guy in Calgary. He's been in business for years.
Where in Alberta do you live?

http://www.wheelmasterclassics.com/

[zibs71]

Thanks for the info . I was unaware I could buy Crager wheels in Canada. I dont live far from Calgary actually. I will check out his website. Thanks very much. I just joined this forum a week or so and man is it useful. Everyone here rules!!!



zibs71

one more silly question off the beaten track. How do I get and avatar?

[geezer#99]

Go to the tool bar at the top of the page to User Cp.
In the left column you'll see a heading called edit avatar. Follow the instructions.
BTW you can buy cragar wheels at most any tire store in Alberta. Just find one that has a huge volume of tires. Their prices will be lower.

[zibs71]

okay re avatar. I talked to several tire store like Kal-tire okay tire even cap-it stores none can get cragers. Ill keep looking its in garage till spring anyhow


zibs71