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Want to verify that the wheel hub pattern on my 1964 98 is the 5x5. Looking at replacing the wheels that came on the car that are a hidious 20" chrome wheel.
5x5 bolt circle is correct. Original wheels were 14" which presents tire availability issues. Even large 15" tires have gotten hard to find except in LT sizes.
Last edited by rocketraider; January 20th, 2021 at 08:43 AM.
Reason: Clarification
Be aware that you also need to be certain that the center bore diameter of the wheel you buy is large enough to accommodate the hub on your 98. The speedo is driven off of the front driver's side wheel hub so the center cap or spinner of the wheels you locate need to be big enough to fit the hub.
You should be able to get 5x5" wheels at the salvage yard from a mid 90s Chevy 1/2 ton truck. Just double check the center bore diameter before buying a set.
I'll definately go with aftermarket. I'm not a fan of the original stuff on these, nor am I doing a classic restoration. Looking at either 17" or 18" staggard sets. 17"s are cheaper by about $30-$40/wheel and tires are less too since there is less rubber. Leaning toward the US mags Rambler u111.
17"s are cheaper by about $30-$40/wheel and tires are less too since there is less rubber.
No, for tires of the same outside diameter, the larger wheels mean LESS sidewall height and LESS rubber. Wheel diameter has nothing to do with tire outside diameter.
And don't assume that price equates to material cost.
Well, I bought them yesterday. Staggard set. Little bigger meats in the back then the fronts. Should make it look pretty sweet. It already has a pretty good low stance, probably because the springs are shot, lol
It looks good the way it is .
I would think twice about lowering it any more .
Speed bumps , curbs , and driveways make life miserable for anyone with a lowered car .
That's why airbags are a good option for what Jared wants to do with this car. Encounter a scraper, raise the car enough to clear it and then lower back to desired ride height.
January 19th, 2021, 09:13 PM
