I am maybe looking at some rims for my Chevelle. Would these work or do you have a resource to help me investigate?
20X8.5
OFFSET +13
HUB 74.2
BOLT PATTERN 5X115/120
Derek69SS said
May 29, 2013
The bolt-pattern is "close" but not exact.
4.75 inches = 120.65mm
Some guys run them and claim no problems, but you'd definitely want hub-centering rings to be sure you get the wheel centered on the hub. I don't know off the top of my head what the hub dimensions are for a Chevelle though.
The +13mm offset should work just fine, but may require a spacer to make the wheel look centered, and not tucked in too far. That works out to about 5" backspace.
gearlube said
May 29, 2013
Thanks Derek,
Spacers make me really nervous as I had them once on my Chevelle and it sheered off the bolts while driving!! Won't go there again...Sounds like these may not work...
Lost in the 60s said
May 29, 2013
Find some pics on the web of a Chevelle with 20's on it................just sayin' 17's look good......
Chris R said
May 30, 2013
Those almost sounds like a BMW type wheel size. That size wheel could look good on the rear with the right stance. Like the white car you built a few years ago. That car had a nice stance to it. 18s in the front and 20's in the back is becoming very popular right now and looks really nice with the right stance.
gearlube said
May 30, 2013
Thanks Chris. I agree. I think 17" look good too. Its all about personal style...Still debating...
Scott Parkhurst said
May 30, 2013
Ya that's a "German" bolt pattern designed to fit BMW/ Audi/Benz.
4.5 backpacking is a safe bet with our cars, as are 8-inch wide wheels. Any more of either requires measurements...
All 4 of mine are 17x8 with 4.5 inch back spacing. I run different tires front and rear on identical wheels. Not the biggest that could fit, but no issues either.
SteveS said
May 30, 2013
I'm debating on different wheels too. I don't know if you've heard of JD wheels, but they've been about the cheapest I've found. http://jdwheels.com/
I don't think I want to go all the way to 20's, and the tire selection for 17's seems limited so I'll probably end up with 18's. I've been considering the Boss 338's in Gray
-- Edited by SteveS on Thursday 30th of May 2013 07:25:37 AM
Chris R said
May 30, 2013
Scott, what sized tires do you have again?
Lost in the 60s said
May 30, 2013
A mini-lite style. Jesse in the Camaro Club had a set but they are vintage originals and I think he wanted a small mint for them.
-- Edited by Lost in the 60s on Thursday 30th of May 2013 04:18:16 PM
gearlube said
May 30, 2013
Steve really like that look. Will look great on your car. I like the bigger wheels for me...Its a West Coast thing. Some people hate them. But if all our cars were the same it would be pretty damm boring!!
bowtie said
May 30, 2013
On my 74 Camaro, I ran 15s in the back and 14s in the front, all 4 were ARE Outlaw wheels. With the wedge shape of the car and the tire size difference, it added a little more to the raked look without getting too crazy.
(can't link to the pic directly) http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201908
67ss said
May 30, 2013
I really want to put some different rims on the camaro but I just can't stomach the $1200 bucks just for the rims. I have not found any place that sells them any cheaper.
SteveS said
May 30, 2013
I like the bigger wheels for me...Its a West Coast thing. Some people hate them. But if all our cars were the same it would be pretty damm boring!!
I agree 100% Tom, your cars always end up looking good. Buy what you like!
I really want to put some different rims on the camaro but I just can't stomach the $1200 bucks just for the rims. I have not found any place that sells them any cheaper.
That's another thing that I like about the Gray Boss 338's. 18x8's are $660 a set and 18x9.5's are $700. I still haven't been able to justify another $700 for the car, but they are cheaper than some.
Lost in the 60s said
May 30, 2013
67ss wrote:
I really want to put some different rims on the camaro but I just can't stomach the $1200 bucks just for the rims. I have not found any place that sells them any cheaper.
I have less than $1200 in my complete wheel and tire package on the '38.
Some of the combo's in steve's link are $1200.
Derek69SS said
May 30, 2013
Not going to admit what I'm planning to pay for my next set of wheels... nope, no way. Might get back to my wife.
Still undecided between CCW and Fikse.
bowtie said
May 30, 2013
Derek69SS wrote:
Not going to admit what I'm planning to pay for my next set of wheels... nope, no way. Might get back to my wife.
Still undecided between CCW and Fikse.
Yeah, I remember when she got her own login.
Chris P is looking for a fairly specific set, same ones I want more or less. I also can't stomach the cost. I've laid down too much for my car already this spring.....
I am maybe looking at some rims for my Chevelle. Would these work or do you have a resource to help me investigate?
20X8.5
OFFSET +13
HUB 74.2
BOLT PATTERN 5X115/120
4.75 inches = 120.65mm
Some guys run them and claim no problems, but you'd definitely want hub-centering rings to be sure you get the wheel centered on the hub. I don't know off the top of my head what the hub dimensions are for a Chevelle though.
The +13mm offset should work just fine, but may require a spacer to make the wheel look centered, and not tucked in too far. That works out to about 5" backspace.
Spacers make me really nervous as I had them once on my Chevelle and it sheered off the bolts while driving!! Won't go there again...Sounds like these may not work...
Find some pics on the web of a Chevelle with 20's on it................just sayin' 17's look good......
Those almost sounds like a BMW type wheel size. That size wheel could look good on the rear with the right stance. Like the white car you built a few years ago. That car had a nice stance to it. 18s in the front and 20's in the back is becoming very popular right now and looks really nice with the right stance.
4.5 backpacking is a safe bet with our cars, as are 8-inch wide wheels. Any more of either requires measurements...
All 4 of mine are 17x8 with 4.5 inch back spacing. I run different tires front and rear on identical wheels. Not the biggest that could fit, but no issues either.
I'm debating on different wheels too. I don't know if you've heard of JD wheels, but they've been about the cheapest I've found. http://jdwheels.com/
I don't think I want to go all the way to 20's, and the tire selection for 17's seems limited so I'll probably end up with 18's. I've been considering the Boss 338's in Gray
-- Edited by SteveS on Thursday 30th of May 2013 07:25:37 AM
Scott, what sized tires do you have again?
A mini-lite style. Jesse in the Camaro Club had a set but they are vintage originals and I think he wanted a small mint for them.
-- Edited by Lost in the 60s on Thursday 30th of May 2013 04:18:16 PM
(can't link to the pic directly)
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201908
I really want to put some different rims on the camaro but I just can't stomach the $1200 bucks just for the rims. I have not found any place that sells them any cheaper.
I agree 100% Tom, your cars always end up looking good. Buy what you like!
That's another thing that I like about the Gray Boss 338's. 18x8's are $660 a set and 18x9.5's are $700. I still haven't been able to justify another $700 for the car, but they are cheaper than some.
I have less than $1200 in my complete wheel and tire package on the '38.
Some of the combo's in steve's link are $1200.
Not going to admit what I'm planning to pay for my next set of wheels... nope, no way. Might get back to my wife.
Still undecided between CCW and Fikse.
Yeah, I remember when she got her own login.
Chris P is looking for a fairly specific set, same ones I want more or less. I also can't stomach the cost. I've laid down too much for my car already this spring.....
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/pts/3787008000.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/pts/3787008000.html
"Some of the combo's in steve's link are $1200."
If I could get the rims I want with tires for $1200 they would be on my car already. These are what I want.
Yep minilite but in a 17"
The backs are 255/50-17 and the fronts are 235/45-17.
Here's what I'm looking at... 18x9.5 and 18x11