Looking to get a set of rims and tires for the Buick. Been looking online and not to many places offer RMW as a choice. Am I good to go if I base my selection on an Impala SS? Not looking to go to big as I don't want to lose to much of the ride quality. Was thinking 17" with 255/50 tire. Let me know your thoughts. Thanx.
Subject: Re: Wheels question Wed Mar 05, 2014 5:03 pm
What is a safe back spacing?
Krash Kadillak
Posts : 130 Join date : 2012-02-23 Age : 72 Location : Springfield, Oregon
Subject: Re: Wheels question Thu Mar 06, 2014 4:07 am
If you're selecting by vehicle, and there's no option to choose a RMW, see if it will let you choose a Chevy Astro Van, 1994 or so. (DON'T choose like a 2003 Astro because some time around 1998 or so, the Astro and GMC Safari changed to a 6-bolt lug pattern.)
The earlier Astros have our identical 5x5 bolt pattern, and the backspacing should be similar.
Ancient_1
Posts : 105 Join date : 2011-05-31 Age : 72 Location : Sun Prairie WI
Subject: Re: Wheels question Thu Mar 06, 2014 8:24 am
I got mine looking at earlier 1/2 ton Chevy pickups. They had 0 offset with an 8" width and are close to the fender with a 235/60/17 I would guess a little less than an inch. The only difference was I had to make sure they came with the correct 12mm lug nuts (the pickups had larger studs).
Andebe
Posts : 3323 Join date : 2013-02-20 Age : 54 Location : Centerville, IN
Subject: Re: Wheels question Thu Mar 06, 2014 10:35 am
In my experience shopping for the Impala SS wheels is a safe bet...have bought six sets with no issues.
bamalongroof
Posts : 761 Join date : 2013-08-23 Age : 71 Location : Huntsville, AL
Subject: Re: Wheels question Thu Mar 06, 2014 3:36 pm
SS wheels are 17 x 8.5" with a 5.06" back spacing something similar should work for you in an 18" wheel. It's best to measure your car and see if you can run a 4.5 or 4" back spacing with the width of wheel you want. The SS Forum may help you with your reaserch.
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