Rim sizes

[hurst1979olds]

I'm new to the forum. I have a 1979 Hurst/Olds. I'm looking to put a set of 16" rims on it. I like the look of the late 80's Camaro Iroc Z rims. They are 16" and the front I think are 4" and the back is 4.5" back spacing. I'm not sure of the rim width. But would these possibly fit? Thanks in advance.

 

[Carlola]

You might want to consider 15" or 17". 16" has a very limited selection of tires especially if you want white letters

 

[Longroof79]

The rear 16" IROC rims have something like 5 or 5.5" backspace which would require wheel spacer/ adapters. If you can score a set of all fronts, that would be cool. The fronts have like a 4.5" BS. The width of these rims are 8".

Oh, and welcome aboard!

 

[billyjack]

Be very careful about measuring the backspacing. For an 8" rim, 4" BS is about ideal for a G-Body. Anything more than 4" can possibly be a clearance issue on either the frame rail in the rear or control arm and frame in the front. 4 1/4" might work, but 4 1/2" is really risky.

Bill

 

[Burnhard]

Thw 79 Hurst wheel is a nice looking wheel

 

[hurst1979olds]

I do like the look of the Factory Hurst Wheel. but it is a 14" rim. Im limited to tire size and I need at least a 15" for the tire size I need with the 500+hp i have,