What stock rims do I have?
03-13-2006, 08:33 PM
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What stock rims do I have? After searching, and searching, and searching some more, I still cannot find out for sure which rims I have, or their measurements.
Here are some pictures: http://photobucket.com/albums/v397/T...mino/My%20Car/
I know that they're stock since they are stamped by GM. I just can't find the proper measurements for them. They're chrome, with 5 fat spokes.
The reason I'm asking this is because I'm looking to buy some new tires, but am unsure which to get. I believe I have 245/50r/16's on them, which means that the rim is 16" right? Would it be possible to fit some 315's on there?
Here are some pictures: http://photobucket.com/albums/v397/T...mino/My%20Car/
I know that they're stock since they are stamped by GM. I just can't find the proper measurements for them. They're chrome, with 5 fat spokes.
The reason I'm asking this is because I'm looking to buy some new tires, but am unsure which to get. I believe I have 245/50r/16's on them, which means that the rim is 16" right? Would it be possible to fit some 315's on there?
03-13-2006, 09:00 PM
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I don't know anything about wheels, so please forgive my ignorance. Despite me reading the stickies I still don't grasp it enough to make this decision on my own.
What is the widest tire that I could fit on there?
What is the widest tire that I could fit on there?
03-13-2006, 10:04 PM
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Thanks. But according to the sticky, it's 245?
Does anyone make a replica of the GM wheels I have in a wider width, like 11"?
Does anyone make a replica of the GM wheels I have in a wider width, like 11"?
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03-13-2006, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Ace$nyper
Not that I'm aware of but, you can have your wheels widened I've seen a few members do that.
03-13-2006, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by MrDomino
Does anyone make a replica of the GM wheels I have in a wider width, like 11"?
You can get ZR1's in 17X11. They are similar 5-spoke design.
03-14-2006, 12:17 AM
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I saw, but they wouldn't match. I was hoping to buy just 2 new rims for the rears. I can't really afford new rims all around. Heck, I can't really afford new rims out back, either 
03-15-2006, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by dailydriver
Even if you did widen the stockers, there just aren't any street tires wider than 255/50-16 to use on them.
EDIT: I suppose he might have a smaller rim size...but I don't think so.
03-15-2006, 02:23 AM
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More than likely your dad has 15" diameter wheels on his Chevelle. There is an endless selection of tire sizes available for 15's.
Just put a 255/50/16 or 245/50/16 on there for now until you can save for new wheels and get a wheel and tire combo.
Also, BF Goodrich tires tend to have wider tread patterns than most manufactureres.
Just put a 255/50/16 or 245/50/16 on there for now until you can save for new wheels and get a wheel and tire combo.
Also, BF Goodrich tires tend to have wider tread patterns than most manufactureres.
03-15-2006, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by JGKadell
More than likely your dad has 15" diameter wheels on his Chevelle. There is an endless selection of tire sizes available for 15's.
Just put a 255/50/16 or 245/50/16 on there for now until you can save for new wheels and get a wheel and tire combo.
Also, BF Goodrich tires tend to have wider tread patterns than most manufactureres.
Just put a 255/50/16 or 245/50/16 on there for now until you can save for new wheels and get a wheel and tire combo.
Also, BF Goodrich tires tend to have wider tread patterns than most manufactureres.
We have a pair of 1984 vette rims out in the back that I think look pretty good, and they're pretty wide too. 2 have tires, 2 don't. I went out there with a tape measure this morning and the 2 without tires seem to be 9.5 inches wide, and 17.5 inches tall? Seemed kind of strange. The other 2 tires, which look the same size, have a tire size of 255 50r16's. I really don't think that's right, though, because they measured so much larger. I think they also look different than the other pics I've seen. I'll try and take some pictures and post them up here. I'm hoping they're wide enough for 315's...or at least something wider =/.
