Chefcg1 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Hey everyone, I'm new to the Riviera scene as I just bought my 65 last week. she is painted flat black and I'm looking to put 20" wheels on her and wanted some feed back on my choices.I'm looking at 20"x8.5" up front and 20"x10" rear. The wheels I'm considering are the BOSS 338, Coy C-5, Ridler 695 (chrome or grey with polished lip for all of them). I realize all these look almost exactly alike, but wanted to know if quality was different with any of these choices. Ridler's are the cheapest $1050, Boss 338 $1200, Coy c-5 $1500. I'm leaning towards the ridler's because of price, but Im still open to other suggestions. Also what do you guys think would look best, chrome or grey with polished lip? Thanks!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cstang50 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I'm running the boss 304's 20x8.5 all the way around.. When I Change them I'm going to run a 20x10 in the rear, had to use a 1" spacer to get them to fit the way I like in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cstang50 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I have no complaints about the boss rim me and my brother are running them with no problem whit chrome chipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefcg1 Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 I'm running the boss 304's 20x8.5 all the way around.. When I Change them I'm going to run a 20x10 in the rear, had to use a 1" spacer to get them to fit the way I like in the back. Looks good, Offset is what will be the decision maker I think as I want the deepest dish possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slosteve Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 had to use a 1" spacer to get them to fit the way I like in the back. Did this spacer have it's own studs? Can't imagine using the stock ones. Just curious.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Boy that Casey has a clean ride nice n low Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cstang50 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Thanks,,, Yeah the spacers have there own studs.. Haven't had any problems with them I converted the front to disc so it pushed them out a 1/4 inch on each side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KS-Competition Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Looking awsome with those big rims. How low can you ride it and still turn the wheels without scraping the fenders or frame? Did you have to modify the rear inner fenders to get the wheel out that far? Backspacing? What set up on suspension do you have?I am planning to do something like this to my own ride this winter and have some difficulties deciding what rimssizes to use and what airride system to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cstang50 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I'm using the ride tech air ride set up.. It was a easy instal. I didn't have to modify the back wheel wells to get them to fit I could of pushed them out a little more. I have a good turn radeous with the car this high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnulfo de l.a. Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 That is one tough looking car!arnulfo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefcg1 Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 I ended up ordering the Boss 338 in 20x8.8 $ 20x10 I'll post pics after I get them, hopefully not to long. I'm curious how it will look as I'm lowered about 2" all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cstang50 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 It's going to look good. Did you go with chrome?? I wish I would of got them instead of the 304's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefcg1 Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 yes, went with chrome & General GMAX 245/45R20 front, 275/40R20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Casey, I'm looking into bagging my Rivi, what is the whole set up you did , how hard is it and what type of cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Casey, tell me cause I hear of others saying not to bag it, just use jamco 3" or coil overs with good shocks, what is the ride compared to, how low can you drive with it, handling , cost , what if a bag pops and is there pitfalls you have experienced! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cstang50 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Pm sent snake Chefcg1 they are going to look good!!Maybe one day I switch mine up and go with some 338. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KS-Competition Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Pm sent snake Chefcg1 they are going to look good!!Maybe one day I switch mine up and go with some 338.Please share your experience , good or bad, as i am also looking to install bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cstang50 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I'm running the ride tech kit I'm happy with it. I have no leaks and it was fairly easy instal. The front was the most work but still wasn't bad. As for handling it rides really nice. Was alot better then my worn out springs so I don't really have much to compare to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefcg1 Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 New wheels arrived today, two coats wax and two coats wheel butter and shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cstang50 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 they are going to look good on there. any pic of them on the car yet? i was thinking of switching mine up and gong with some 338's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefcg1 Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Not yet, Car is at Upholsters getting a new headliner installed...3 day job has somehow turned into a 3 week adventure. Hopefully I should get the car back the first of next week, fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cstang50 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 i just did my headliner last year it was a fun job haha. cant wait to see it with the rims going to look good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefcg1 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'm running the boss 304's 20x8.5 all the way around.. When I Change them I'm going to run a 20x10 in the rear, had to use a 1" spacer to get them to fit the way I like in the back. I got my wheels on this evening, sorry to dark to get good picture will do one tomorrow. But I had a question as my boss center caps wont fit over the front hubs and I see in your picture that yours fit? did you have to change the hub caps with a lower profile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefcg1 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Not a good pic, but a teaser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cstang50 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 They look good did you have any problems clearing the rivets on the front drums.. I converted my brakes over to disc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefcg1 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 No issues at all. I guess my center cap solution will have to be either disk brake conversion, wheel spacer, or a lower profile dust cap.with those ideas I need to ask did the disk brake conversion make that much of a differance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cstang50 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'm really happy with my dics brake conversion . They fill way better then what I had on the car before. That's good you didn't have any problems with clearing I had to run a spacer to clear rivets, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefcg1 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 good to hear about the brake conversion, it may be one of my winter projects. Did you do front and rear or just fronts?Well I spoke to fast about fitment. It seems that my rears are hitting my exhaust on the inner side as it goes over the axel. I didn't notice it when I put them on as the rear was jacked up, but I guess when I lowered it down it makes contact. I think a 7/16" spacer all the way around will remedy all my issues and keep everything even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cstang50 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I just did the front maybe someday ill get to the back.. I had to remove my over axle pipe when I did the air ride it hit really bad when the car was lowered all the way down. Are you running 20x10 in the rear?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefcg1 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 yes 20x10 rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefcg1 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 well the drama continues. I tried the wheel spacers in the rear, but my studs are not long enough!!!! It seems they do not make longer studs. Not sure what I'm going to try at this point. I may try a close wheel stud size and see if that will work in something close to 2" in length. I saw Dorman makes 6120-449 which is close to the rear specs....Thoughts anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) You don't have to find longer studs. I'm running 1" spacers on my truck. They have there own studs for mounting my wheels. I think Casey (Cstang) has the same type of spacers on his Riv. BTW…welcome to the forum. Your ride is looking sharp. Thx for sharing. Pls fill in your profile with at least a first name…we are all humans here lolDavid Edited October 23, 2014 by RockinRiviDad (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 David, What you're running are usually called wheel adapters - bolt it to the axle, then bolt the wheel to the adapter; they come in various widths. Spacers are just that - holes in a disk that require you to use the existing lug bolts and nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefcg1 Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 I purchased just 1/4 inch spacers. and just did not have enough thread to mount safely. So I went ahead and purchased a set of ET lugs and see if that will give me at least 10 turns on the lugs so that I feel safe with there mounting.I took your advice & RivNut's and took some time and filled out my profile with some more information, uploaded some photo's....now I'm a person...YEAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefcg1 Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 I ended up purchasing some 1" spacers for the rear that worked just fine. I may use the 1/4 spacer in the front to get past the Hub center dust cap and be able to mount my center caps that came with the Boss wheels. The issue with adding the spacer up front would be that the car is lowered about 2" and the wheels rub when turning tightly and if I push the fronts out more I may shorten that clearance even more, so for now I'm leaving it alone while I work on other Riviera projects. Some pics below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cstang50 Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 It look good.is it hitting on the inside or the finder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefcg1 Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 when I turn hard the front will hit inside fender. I just don't turn hard.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lowered65 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 welcome chef! did you put that grille on the car or did it come with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefcg1 Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Grill was in it when I bought it. I have the original as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devildog93 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Well the main thing i took out of this thread is that i should not have much of a problem if i go with 17s:o Thanks for that fellas. Good luck with your 20s, but i like to be able to use the whole turn radius and not worry about chewing up tires. By the way, if i didn't say it before, i really like the flat black paint. I read the car craft article where they shot a whole car in rustoleum pro flat black and after seeing yours i am definitely leaning that way now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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