check out what i just got for my cutlass
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They are in good shape..... very little surface rust in a couple places on the chrome and little bit of surface rust on the inside.....
I got 235/60 front & 255/60 back on 15x8z on my Wagon, they fill the wheel well nicely.
Heres a tip for cleaning up the rust.
Soak the area with PB blaster, it will dissolve some of the rust.
Clean the area with OOOO steel wool.The trick is to apply as little pressure as possible, let the PB and steel wool to the work.
If the PB starts to run/dry off, spray more keeping the steel wool lubed.
May take a couple times but you will be amazed how it works.
Clean up with soap and keep waxed!!!!
Heres a tip for cleaning up the rust.
Soak the area with PB blaster, it will dissolve some of the rust.
Clean the area with OOOO steel wool.The trick is to apply as little pressure as possible, let the PB and steel wool to the work.
If the PB starts to run/dry off, spray more keeping the steel wool lubed.
May take a couple times but you will be amazed how it works.
Clean up with soap and keep waxed!!!!
jealous guy right here looking for a set of 15's for the wifes car preferrably paintable
I use liquid luster (its pink ) and oooo steel wool ....works beautifully
I use liquid luster (its pink ) and oooo steel wool ....works beautifully
joeairforce said:
Good deal! Those are nicer than the ones on my 442!
Either 215/65, 225/60 or 235/60 up front, depending on how wide you want. I have 235 on the front of my 442, but plan on going back to the stock size of 215.
255/60 for the rear without a doubt.
Make sure when you're cleaning them up to keep the steel wool away front the painted areas, or else you'll remove the paint. Unless that's what you're after. I just use plain 000 grade steel wool, less mess. But the blaster stuff does help on the rusted areas.
Looking at maybe doing some BF Goodrich Radial T/A's (only ones I've seen that have the raised white lettering on them). Unless I can find something with a little higher speed rating that still has the raised white lettering on them.
Thinking bout 225/60's for the front and 255/60's for the rear....... Just have to get a different speedo gear then.......
Thinking bout 225/60's for the front and 255/60's for the rear....... Just have to get a different speedo gear then.......
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Don't worry about changing the speedo gear, the difference in tire height isn't enough to really throw the speedo off...
My 442 with 255/60's is only off by 2 mph (@ 35 mph) according to those radar sign deals.
My Buick wagon with stock size tires is also 2 mph off at that same sign.
I wouldn't worry about it.
My 442 with 255/60's is only off by 2 mph (@ 35 mph) according to those radar sign deals.
My Buick wagon with stock size tires is also 2 mph off at that same sign.
I wouldn't worry about it.
How tall are the tires on the car now? I mean tape measure from tire top to ground.
Some 15 inchers are shorter then higher series (70/75) 14 inchers.
I run Yokahamas , but Firehawks are nice also. Better the TAs and are raised white letter.
275/60 15 fit nice also, paired with a set of 225/65 15 gave the car the big/little look and still handled well.
Also the closer you are to a hadling car vs a drag (drag look) car the closer the front /rear sizes should be.
If it is a daily driver, get all 4 the same so you can rotate them.
Some 15 inchers are shorter then higher series (70/75) 14 inchers.
I run Yokahamas , but Firehawks are nice also. Better the TAs and are raised white letter.
275/60 15 fit nice also, paired with a set of 225/65 15 gave the car the big/little look and still handled well.
Also the closer you are to a hadling car vs a drag (drag look) car the closer the front /rear sizes should be.
If it is a daily driver, get all 4 the same so you can rotate them.
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