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Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2004 1:58 am Post subject: wheels
does anyone know where to get wheels that look like the stock ralleys, but are wider? I would like to get some fat tires on the back, but really like the stock rims. Any help is appreciated _________________ 1984 El camino, V8 with wheels spinning in the back, thats the only way to do it
The stock 5th gen rims are 14x6. You could get a set of S10 rims which look exactly the same but are 14X7. _________________ Ernie
87 El Camino
"To be Old and Wise, you must first be Young and Stupid"
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2004 10:45 am Post subject: sweet
thanks, that sounds like just about what i want. I'm gonna be looking into that now. Does anyone have any ideas of where to find them? _________________ 1984 El camino, V8 with wheels spinning in the back, thats the only way to do it
Necoa #: 14
Location: 5(NC,SC)
Joined: Dec 07, 2001
Posts: 1761
Year: 1978
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2004 2:42 pm Post subject:
A buddy of mine had a set a while back, I will see if he still has them. _________________ 78 Camino SS, 355,built 700r4,3.23
Gallery78 Camino SS, 355,700r4,3.23
MSGT 145 AW
NECOA #14
Here are few I tried to work with when I was looking for a custom build set.
They are listed in order of ease to work with. On a scale of 1 to 10 they are about 6, 3 and 2 respectively. I never bought the steel wheels because of the poor service and the old technology used. These wheels are made from factory type stampings that are lengthen at the bead. If the offset is change much more than 3/8 out board from the factory design there is a potential for rubbing. They change wheel offsets by simply welding the center in a different location in or out. You should assume that you CANNOT upgrade your rotor size if you purchase these type of wheels.
After years of searching and researching steel wheels I put Corvette alloy wheels (and one pair of wheel spacers) on my sleeper so I could use 12" rotors. I DO NOT recommend purchasing steel wheels unless the seller GARRANTEES they will work for your specific tire width, vehicle and brakes! Also you should verify the recommeded rim width for the tire you want to use. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp? These guys recommend an 8 inch rim width for a p275 width tire! Be careful some of the salesmen will sell you anything, then your responsible for the return shipping, that is IF they have a return policy.
thats cool, thanks for asking him. I probably don't need to be spending my money on wheels anyways _________________ 1984 El camino, V8 with wheels spinning in the back, thats the only way to do it
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