Guest 65purps Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Hello everyone im looking for steel rims for my 65 Rivi. I finally got my hands on the spoke caps but now I need rims. I'm in CA If that matters. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Unless you're bolting on a set of 63/64 cast aluminum wheel covers, you can probably use any GM steel wheel. Chevy 1/2 ton pickups (five bolt), Cadillac, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and large Chevy (Impala) all came with 5" x 5" bolt circles at one time or another. Most wheels are 5-1/2" wide, but you can find some 6" ones. Wheel width was determined by tire size when the car was ordered. (at least in '63 which is what I'm most familiar with.)7.10 x 15 = 5-1/2" wheel7.60 x 15 = 6" wheelIf you happen to find the steel wheels from a 63 / 64 Riviera, the center hole will be too large. You'll need to check the center holes on the other wheels as well, if they're not the correct size, the wheel will ride on the wheel studs/lug nuts rather than on the register ring (center hole) and the hubs. Nothing really wrong with that, there are lots of guys running 65 and later Formula Five rally wheels on their 63's and 64's - held in place with the lug nuts.Just make sure that you get all four with the same width, back spacing, and offset. Your wheel covers will cover up the rest.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstyle Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 FYI- Drums on our Rivs are HUGE. I couldn't put cadillac stocks on mine. They came off a 61 caddy. Seems like I tried to put a set of sabres on and couldn't put them on either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 65purps Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Thank you both for the info. I didn't realize it was gana be harder to find rims for the hard to find 65 hubcaps. I'll keep on looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I have two '65 - ??? rims (15 X 6) that I'd sell to you. $15.00 each (what I gave for them) plus S&H. They probably weigh 20+ lbs. Figure shipping from 66218 to your zip.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alini Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Watch for rims that have a recess for the brake drum rivets. I was able to use GM Astro Van rims to tow the car, but the rim didnt fit flush against the drum because they didnt have space for those rivets. So I would look for a period correct rim. something from a 60s car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Excellent point. I forgot about those rivets. I was thining about what else to look for when you're looking at aftermarket rims. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTX-SLPR Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 The early Astro rims are 15x6.5in with a 3 5/8in backspacing vs. the 3 3/8in on the Rivera. This means they will work but you'll need spacer to keep the tires from rubbing on the frame at full lock. This does however mean that the typical 1/4in spacers which have both the 5x5in and 5x4.75in pattern in them, will clear the drum rivets much like Steelman's dual bolt pattern wheels do. They also will not fit over the 63-64 wheel hubs (again without spacers) due to the much larger hub register on the early wheels. You can buy a custom made spacer with both a 5x5in boltpattern, a second 5x5in set of indentations for the drum rivets, and both the hub and wheel registered machined into them. Since they are so thin, they ought not to cost too much.I have pushed a Riviera wheel cover onto one though it takes tweaking the mounting "claws" a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 65purps Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Hey Rivinut I'll take them rims. My zip is 93960. I'll pay you thru PayPal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Just so you'll know exactly what I have and what you'll be getting, I'll send you a couple of pictures. I'll weigh them and calculate S&H to your zip.Send me a PM with your full name, complete street address, city, state, and ZIP and I'll let you know how much and a paypal account. Give me an email address in the PM as well; I'll attach the pictures to an email.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 65purps Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Ok thank you.. You can send pics to soledaniner@yahoo.com. Sorry for miss spelling your username.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 65purps Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Thanks to everyone for the info and help. Thanks Rivnut for the offer of the 2 rims, but I will be passing on them. I was able to find a whole set of steel rims from Tim at Rivi Central here in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4 bufords Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 watch out for the back space on the wheels,my 62 buick had some non buick wheels and the tire on the left front had a nice gouge about a quarter of an inch deep,0 clearance. put a set from my 63 on last night and a whole lot better now should have caught this sooner,ruined a nice michelin tire. good luck,4 bufords from ct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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