Barracuda71 Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 I am looking to have my factory rally wheels sent off to STOCKTON WHEELS in stockton california to punch out to 17x9.5 I want to fill the rear wheel well up from the front outer lip to inner wheel well. I was lookin for pics here. What is the max back spacing on a wheel. The rubber would be about 305 40 or 295 40. I want rubber for driveability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 I doubt you are going to find photo's of a set up like that here. Most 65 Riv's on are going to be dead stock or very close. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f.f.jones Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 On 1/29/2023 at 12:03 PM, Barracuda71 said: I am looking to have my factory rally wheels sent off to STOCKTON WHEELS in stockton california to punch out to 17x9.5 I want to fill the rear wheel well up from the front outer lip to inner wheel well. I was lookin for pics here. What is the max back spacing on a wheel. The rubber would be about 305 40 or 295 40. I want rubber for driveability You may have to do some body mods, but one way or another ,they'll fit. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barracuda71 Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 I just bought a 65 gran sport which will be stock ..... Mr Todd Uglow has sold me a few parts for it, with GREAT RESPECT for Mr Larry Daisy I am making a signature plate to install in the engine compartment. He was the reason I bought two of these cars. I have a 71 barracuda and it doesnt come close to this Riviera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivguy Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 I've had several Rivieras over the years. I ran slightly larger radial tires on the stock wheels with good results. A good quality tire will give all the performance that you need. I think that the original wheels will either be 6 or 7 inches wide. If you are going "pro touring" style you should contact a custom wheel and hot rod building shop. You might need some kind of mini tubs for clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 I bought a 65 that had been butchered up to become a race car. The tires that came with it are slicks and probably 10". I will take a look at them. The other modification was some funky headers with dumps in front of the rear wheels. Seems like there is part of the exhaust that is a little close to the rear tire in the wheel well? May be a clearance issue there. I can take a look at the tires later. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 This thread belongs in the BUICK section under, Buick - Performance and Modified 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalowed Bill Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Check with the Buick Riviera-Riviera Owners Association You will find it here If you scroll down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Well, they go on without tires OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnulfo de l.a. Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Ahhh CRAGARS ! Back in my low riding days ,the 70’s, they were considered top notch. We had a saying “ till the CRAGARS crack” which meant “ forever” because they NEVER cracked where as the ROCKET chrome mags most of us ran were notorious for cracking but they were affordable. Im sure that hopping our cars contributed to the ROCKETS cracking. Fun times! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 On 2/10/2023 at 4:23 PM, arnulfo de l.a. said: Ahhh CRAGARS ! Back in my low riding days ,the 70’s I actually bought that set of Cragars for my throwback Chevy. Then I bought this. And I just bought this. Am I in a style rut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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