Wheel and Tires looking for info and suggestions

[buhler86]

I am thinking about finally ditching the stock 195/75R14!

Not looking to go too crazy, 215/65R15 in the front, with 245/60R15 in the back.

My question is rim width, 7 or 8" any other spacing considerations needed?

I am thinking either Riddler 675 or Torque Thrust II. Anyone e have experience with Riddler?

 

[Michael Watts]

I run an 8" rims front and back with 4" in front and back

 

[fleming442]

Rktpwrd is the only Ridler I have experience with, helluva body and paint guy!

 

[Doug Chahoy]

Why are you staying with 15s. Tire selection gets smaller all the time. I don’t like BIG wheels on G bodies but 16 or 17 look good

 

[buhler86]

I run an 8" rims front and back with 4" in front and back

Do I have to buy 4" spacers?

Why are you staying with 15s. Tire selection gets smaller all the time. I don’t like BIG wheels on G bodies but 16 or 17 look good

Staying with 15s for the price. 16 rims are literally double the money, and rubber is more too. Yes there are fewer options in 15 compared to 16, but for the size I am looking for, 16" doesnt have abundant options for me either. Ps I'm in Canada, so things may be slightly different up here in terms of price and what is readily available.

 

[Gonzo1970]

15x7 215/70 Front, 15x8 255/60 Rear

Gave it a nice 1" stance, but I put stiffer springs in the front in case my 6.6L plan ever came to fruition and that raised the front 1", so shes level again.
Also gave the rear a "meatier tire" look that wasn't too outrageous.

Ive had no issues rubbing pre or post springs, altho with the new springs, I could probably go a bit bigger in front and still not rub.. (pic is pre-springs and the stance is tough to see due to where its parked not being level).

-Gonz

 

[83StreetMachine]

When it comes to 15" rims on gbodies this has always been my go to sizing.....

Front 15x7 with 235/60

Rear 15x8 with 255/60


If I'm daily driving the car I keep the the rim and tire size square, so I can rotate.

15x7 with 235/60

 

[buhler86]

Thanks guys.

Do you know of anyone who had tried late 80's trans am rims on g body cars? There is a set for sale locally here, and I am trying to visualize what they would look like. Here is what I'm talking about:

 

[565bbchevy]

Thanks guys.

Do you know of anyone who had tried late 80's trans am rims on g body cars? And I am trying to visualize what they would look like.

They will look Pontiac rims on a Chevy

 

[Doug Chahoy]

Those were FUGLY when new