Cheap temp wheels [Archive]

mjoc1

10-20-2009, 07:24 PM

I have a 67 buick GS400 COnvertible. I just finished my disc brake conversion. The Problem is I don't have the funds to buy a really nice set of wheels and tires. I need temporary rolling stock that need to be as least 16 inch diameter. Can some one give me some ideas. Suggestions please. I will be driving this car so Temp spares wont work

thanks in advance

Mike

mc84_zz4

10-20-2009, 08:05 PM

used Corvette wheels and adapters. (?)
You can find sets of 2 all day on e-bay, leftover from 'spirited' drivers meeting the curb.

b-man

10-20-2009, 08:18 PM

The 16X8" 3rd-gen Trans Am wheels are going for very cheap these days.

They'll bolt right on with no adapters or spacer, fronts are zero offset (4.5" backspace) and the rears have about 1/2" more backspace.

MonzaRacer

10-20-2009, 08:29 PM

lots of ideas. i am gonna put 17x9.5 and 17x11 ZR1 probably polished on my 84 Caprice
http://www.finishlinewheels.com/specials/1,CHEVY+CORVETTE/

cheapthrillz

10-21-2009, 05:00 AM

Steelies!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/10/Picture0201-1.jpg

Nine Ball

10-21-2009, 05:55 AM

My favorite are the spare tires from 93-02 Camaro/Firebirds. They fit over 13" disk brakes, have the same lug pattern (5x4.75) and are great to roll around on. You can find them at junkyards or on ebay for about $40-50 each.

larknut

10-21-2009, 08:22 PM

How much are you looking to spend?

mjoc1

10-21-2009, 08:40 PM

as little as possible so I can afford to get the new bigger rims as soon as possible.

Mike

dmc69

10-21-2009, 09:16 PM

nine ball will the 93-02 camaro spares fit over corvette calipers/c5 conversion?