Bob Hill Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I am considering buying a Reatta - I owned one MANY years ago and sold it but lately I have gotten a itch for another one. While I like the styling of the cars, I hate the wheel options so if I buy one, I would like to put different wheels on it. I do not; however, want to put aftermarket wheels - I had prefer another GM wheel, and preferably a Buick wheel. So my question is - what wheel options are out there for the Reatta. Do all 88-91 Reattas have the same bolt pattern and offset? Thanks Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) All Reattas have the same bolt pattern 5x115 and are common with many GM cars. I run the 2002 [approximate year] Buick LeSabre 7 spoke chrome 16" wheel. It is a great looking wheel. Others have used Buick Regals and Rivieras. Edited January 3, 2017 by DAVES89 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Another clue.....all GM big front drive cars use the same bolt pattern ( 5 x 115) so there are many options/choices Cadillac, Buick, Pontiac, Olds, and a limited number of Chevy......Camaro is not the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 i like my caddy wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Have always liked crosslaced/snowflake wheels. The 'vert has 16x7s from a 95 Bonneville (centers just say ABS). GTP has 16x8s, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hill Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 Any pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ronnie Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Below are photos of my wheels and DAVES89's wheels. His wheels came off a Buick and mine came off a Cadillac. It think they are the same wheels. Dave's wheels: My Wheels: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olbuickman Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Bob, I have gone in two directions with wheels, first I had a set of 17" Buick Lucerne wheels that looked good but required 1" spacers on the front wheels to clear the shock towers, I then went back to my stock wheels that I had polished almost to a chrome finish. The car rides better with the stock 15's. Frank 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDirk Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I have a set of the chrome RPO code PO5 Cadillac/Buick wheels pictured by Ronnie on my good 88. Have 16x6.5 chrome wheels of a 2002 LeSabre with the oval openings (these are very similar in design to the stock 1991 wheels) on my 91 coupe. I like both, though the PO5 looks more contemporary having the spoke design and exposed lug nuts. Note that these require the outer end of the CV axles in front to be cut a bit shorter, at least on 88 Reattas, for the center cap to be inserted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 12 hours ago, Ronnie said: Below are photos of my wheels and DAVES89's wheels. His wheels came off a Buick and mine came off a Cadillac. It think they are the same wheels. Dave's wheels: My Wheels: i think these are the same as mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Sorry I don't have a picture on a car with hub cap but this is a popular wheel for Reatta. The casting is the same as used on the 1991...16" but no fake rivets and they are chrome...they were an option on 92-93 Riviera and again in 1998-99 on Park Avenue and LeSabre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 As kdirk said it is the PO5 option and it is a 2004 LeSabre... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hill Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 15 hours ago, Ronnie said: Below are photos of my wheels and DAVES89's wheels. His wheels came off a Buick and mine came off a Cadillac. It think they are the same wheels. Dave's wheels: My Wheels: I really like these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wws944 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I think the biggest problems with the stock wheels are that the clear coat seems to get dull and even craze a bit over time. Even my car, which only has 16k original, always garaged, miles on it got dinged a couple of points during BCA judging because of this. The other problem is that 15" wheels are a bit passé these days. I also have a set of the chrome 16" wheels that Barney and Kevin mentioned - though not currently on the car. They are very similar to the non-chromed '91 Reatta wheels, but are 6.5" wide instead of 7" wide. They were an option on late '90s-2000 Rivs and Park Aves, and also 2002 Lesabres. They add some nice bling. They also weigh in at a reasonable 19.6 lbs or so, thus probably lighter than many aftermarket wheels. The 7-spoke Caddy wheels also look great, and I really thought long and hard about them. They are fairly easy to find on eBay, craigslist, etc. However I came to the conclusion that I tend to like the look of covered lug bolts on the Reatta. Gives it a little more 'finished' look. Also if you look at the original David McIntosh concept drawings for the Reatta, he almost always drew the wheels with caps. Ronnie/Kevin/Dave - have any of you weighed the Caddy wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) I had a set of the Caddy wheels for a while but was concerned about the 51mm offset (stock for my other GM 16x7s is 46mm) causing bump/torque steer and clearance on the base of the spring tower so stuck with what I know. Edited January 7, 2017 by padgett (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Sorry never weighed them and have no issues with clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDirk Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I've not weighed them, but need to round up one or two more as one of mine was a grade C wheel to start, and is starting to look ratty enough to need replacement. If I find a nice one soon, will weigh it and post it. Keep in mind that if doing these wheels, you'd need a set of finish grade lug nuts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue90 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 17" 2006 Buick Lucerne CXL wheels on my '90. No clearance problems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 19 hours ago, Retired w/Reatta said: 17" 2006 Buick Lucerne CXL wheels on my '90. No clearance problems. did they throw off the speedometer?they look taller than stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue90 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 hour ago, handmedownreatta said: did they throw off the speedometer?they look taller than stock. Checking with my GPS the difference was about 1 mph at 60. I'll look for the receipt for my tire size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Retired w/Reatta said: Checking with my GPS the difference was about 1 mph at 60. I'll look for the receipt for my tire size. close enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue90 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 OK I just found the receipt. The wheels aren't on my car now because I need to buy new tires for them and also I use a set of so-so stock wheels for my winter tires. And it is winter here (see photo), and that's in the carport! So the tires were Tourevo 94V all season 215/55R-17. I remember the tire dealer working with me to find the best tire for my car. They tried on three different sizes until one was found that had the proper clearances, up and down and lock to lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Currently I have 10s,15s,16s,17s,18s,&19s. It is a pain. re Lucerne wheels - that is enough spokes to be made from wood. I like either 5 spokes or snowflakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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