Whats the MAXIMUm rim size that can go on our cars?
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Whats the MAXIMUm rim size that can go on our cars?
Hey all, I'm just browsin through ebay (just discovered it a few days ago) and I may not see many Buick rims, but I do see alot of dirt cheap Cadillac rims, in sets of 4.
Question is, I know 16 inch will fit, but will a 16X7 fit? I'm assuming thats the diameter and the width of the rim lips. I was looking at some other rims, that are 17 inch too, but will they fit? My main concern is that they don't rub against anything , strut tower, or the wheel well. Maybe a little rubbing of the inner wheel well from the tire is ok, nothing serious.
16x6.5 should fit, but again, will a 16x7, or a 17x7 fit?
Thanks in advance! You'll all be the first to know what, and when I get em!
Question is, I know 16 inch will fit, but will a 16X7 fit? I'm assuming thats the diameter and the width of the rim lips. I was looking at some other rims, that are 17 inch too, but will they fit? My main concern is that they don't rub against anything , strut tower, or the wheel well. Maybe a little rubbing of the inner wheel well from the tire is ok, nothing serious.
16x6.5 should fit, but again, will a 16x7, or a 17x7 fit?
Thanks in advance! You'll all be the first to know what, and when I get em!
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yes, 16x7 will definitely fit -I had an almost identical car to you (still have...maroon 1989 Lesabre Limited) and I had 16x7 crosslaces on it for a week while I waited looked for tires for the 16x6.5" 1993 Park Avenue Ultra rims.
For tires I'd say go with either 215/60/16 or 225/60/16.
For tires I'd say go with either 215/60/16 or 225/60/16.
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Hmm, now what about a 17 by 7.5??
There are other rims there, that would look nice, but only come in 17 inch. and one things for sure, its GOTTA be chrome!
There are other rims there, that would look nice, but only come in 17 inch. and one things for sure, its GOTTA be chrome!
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17x7.5 probably will, but it'* most likely going to rub the tires on the tie rods or inner fender on tight turns. If going to 17" I suggest 225/50/17'*, or maybe 225/55/17'*.
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