hoodilio Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 I have been lookin in the aftermarket for some new wheels, i have decided on 17x7's and 235/55-17's for tires because that is what the new Lumina SS and Monte SS are goin to have. I have been having trouble finding rims with the right bolt pattern and backspacing, so if anyone knows of any rims in that size that would look got on a first gen W (like my cutlass supreme coupe), i need all the help can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 If I know I could get the money out of mine, I would sell you mine right now. But since I can't, bolt pattern is 5 x 115, not sure on backspacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmatic Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 http://www.bigwheels.net or http://www.tirerack.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.R.W. Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 I am looking for some wheels also. Check out PEP BOYS They have some limited styles and sizes,but their getting more in than they used to. I just bought a Black 94 Z34 Lumina and I think I'm going to buy from PEP BOYS. The wheels are called Pro Line style 917, which are 10 spoke 17"x7" and look really good in gunmetal grey. I have to match them up to my car and see if I want to go with gunmetal or silver. Just another option for you as their wheel prices are hard to beat. They also carry Ventus tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP95GP Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 If you want a 235 tire, you need to get at least a 7.5" wide wheel. I have 7" wheels, and the max tire I can fit is a 225. Just make sure you get everything check out first before you go buying rims. Ive been there done that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92turboLE Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 i have Enkie 9-spoke (dont remember model number) on mine (92 POntiac Grand Prix) and they look tight as hell, i get all kinds of compliments on em... although i have a 55 series tires that just barely too big, it kinda rubs on the front bumper barely. get some 17s with 50 or 45 series sidewalls and you should be fine.... i know enkie makes a lot of rims wth the 5-108 lug pattern.... Â - Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18incholdz Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 I'm selling some 18x8 inch Mille Miglia Spiders with Yokohama Parada Spec 2's (225/40/18) with approx. 40% tread left for $700 if anyones interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodilio Posted June 24, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 So, 235/60-17 tires will or will not fit on 17x7 rims, or do i have to get 17x7.5's, also what is the backspacing on 1993-1994 Cutlass Sawblade wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 I think 235/60R17 is way too big. Too much sidewall and over 1" larger overall diameter than stock. I'd bet money that it would rub. You'd be safer with 235/50R17. 235/45R17 is guaranteed to fit without rubbing, but that's because overall diameter is over 1" smaller than stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodilio Posted June 24, 2003 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 i ment 235/50-17's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodilio Posted July 1, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2003 Would a 17x7 rim, with a 5x114.5 lug, and a +42mm offset fit on a first gen w-body (like my 1993 cutlass) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RedCutlassSL Posted July 1, 2003 Report Share Posted July 1, 2003 hello!! i've got 6.5 in rims, look at the tires spec in my sig. they fit fine, look good, and no rubbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RedCutlassSL Posted July 1, 2003 Report Share Posted July 1, 2003 slick why r u selling your rims already? didn't you just get them? wtf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted July 1, 2003 Report Share Posted July 1, 2003 Would a 17x7 rim, with a 5x114.5 lug, and a +42mm offset fit on a first gen w-body (like my 1993 cutlass) Â With these cars, there is absolutely no way to know without trying it. The caliper bracket rubs on MANY wheels even if the offset, bolt pattern, and size are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodilio Posted September 16, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2003 Hey i have noticed that maney w-body owners put the 18 inch American Eagle 077 wheels on their rides, are these a direct bolt on or do you guys use spacers. Also i have seen the 185 series American EAgle wheels, and i like them alot, they are 17x8, 5x115 bolt patern, +38 backspacing, and 22 pounds (that is lighter then the 077 series). Do you guys think the 185 series will fit on my 1993 cutlass, or will i need a spacer. Here is a link of them http://www.3800performance.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=3800P&Product_Code=AE-185&Category_Code=WT_GP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodilio Posted September 16, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2003 Anyone got any input, i would hate to order them and then not fit, u know what i am sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox340 Posted September 16, 2003 Report Share Posted September 16, 2003 According to the Application Guide given: I wouldn't. It says 1997+ Grand Prix's; you'll want to keep searching. Â - Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodilio Posted September 16, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2003 Are there any 17 inch wheeld that we do know will fit 1st gen w-bodies without any spacers or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Mine fit pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodilio Posted September 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Which wheel is it that calipers have a problem with rubbing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 I think AE077's would fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoodilio Posted September 18, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 Hey guys I emailed 3800performance.com, who distributes the 185 series AE wheels. He then contacted American Eagle Wheel company and they said that the 185 series WOULD fit on the first gen w-bodies, they will not it the caliper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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