Buick When starting new posts, please specify YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE type, and whatever modifications you have made.

Whats the MAXIMUm rim size that can go on our cars?

Old Jun 5, 2006 | 11:16 PM
  #1  
Timothy's Buick's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 380
Likes: 1
From: Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Timothy's Buick is on a distinguished road
Default Whats the MAXIMUm rim size that can go on our cars?

Hey all, I'm just browsin through ebay (just discovered it a few days ago) and I may not see many Buick rims, but I do see alot of dirt cheap Cadillac rims, in sets of 4.

Question is, I know 16 inch will fit, but will a 16X7 fit? I'm assuming thats the diameter and the width of the rim lips. I was looking at some other rims, that are 17 inch too, but will they fit? My main concern is that they don't rub against anything , strut tower, or the wheel well. Maybe a little rubbing of the inner wheel well from the tire is ok, nothing serious.

16x6.5 should fit, but again, will a 16x7, or a 17x7 fit?

Thanks in advance! You'll all be the first to know what, and when I get em!
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2006 | 11:18 PM
  #2  
OLBlueEyesBonne's Avatar
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 5,459
Likes: 2
From: Sauk Centre, MN
OLBlueEyesBonne is on a distinguished road
Default

yes, 16x7 will definitely fit -I had an almost identical car to you (still have...maroon 1989 Lesabre Limited) and I had 16x7 crosslaces on it for a week while I waited looked for tires for the 16x6.5" 1993 Park Avenue Ultra rims.

For tires I'd say go with either 215/60/16 or 225/60/16.
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2006 | 11:39 PM
  #3  
Timothy's Buick's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 380
Likes: 1
From: Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Timothy's Buick is on a distinguished road
Default

Thank-you! I really appreciate that!
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 01:08 AM
  #4  
Timothy's Buick's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 380
Likes: 1
From: Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Timothy's Buick is on a distinguished road
Default

Hmm, now what about a 17 by 7.5??

There are other rims there, that would look nice, but only come in 17 inch. and one things for sure, its GOTTA be chrome!
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 02:08 AM
  #5  
OLBlueEyesBonne's Avatar
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 5,459
Likes: 2
From: Sauk Centre, MN
OLBlueEyesBonne is on a distinguished road
Default

17x7.5 probably will, but it'* most likely going to rub the tires on the tie rods or inner fender on tight turns. If going to 17" I suggest 225/50/17'*, or maybe 225/55/17'*.
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2006 | 02:19 AM
  #6  
driverjohn2005's Avatar
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 7,099
Likes: 0
From: Bonney Lake/Ellensburg, Washington- WCBF '04, '05, '06, '07 Survivor-
driverjohn2005 is on a distinguished road
Default

*MOVED TO OTHER H-BODY AND 3800 POWERD CARS*
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
camperbc
Detailing & Appearance
8
Aug 9, 2007 01:44 PM
glanghus
1992-1999
0
Oct 21, 2004 02:51 AM
Findlay GTP
General GM Chat
14
Jan 31, 2004 12:17 AM
Glasuan
Everything Electrical & Electronic
7
Nov 18, 2003 01:54 AM
Sol
Performance, Brainstorming & Tuning
25
Oct 13, 2003 08:52 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:49 PM.