In need of public opinion/will these fit?

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by johnriv67, Apr 19, 2019.

  1. johnriv67

    johnriv67 Well-Known Member

    A339549F-1ABF-45BD-B7D8-3BEC1B43F0CE.jpeg EB24F336-D2B5-473E-BF39-535E64399E9F.png 15x7 Cragar SS rims, made in Mexico 1983
    4” backspacing
    Will it fit a Riv?
    Will it look good?
     
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  2. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

    Yes, and Cragars can make a 1992 Hyundai look decent......Those spinner caps are about $75/each by the way.
     
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  3. johnriv67

    johnriv67 Well-Known Member

    So it’ll fit? Currently have 895 road wheels and it’s pretty close to hitting the drums

    Those wheels have 3 7/8 backspacing, these cragars have 4”
    15x6 vs 15x7, I know you’re supposed to add 1/2” of spacing for every 1” of backspacing
     
  4. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

    riv cragar2.jpg riv cragar.jpg
    They should fit. I've seen quite a few Rivieras with Cragars on them. They were invented back in that era. Here's a couple:


    riv cragar1.jpg
     
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  5. johnriv67

    johnriv67 Well-Known Member

    Oh boy. I might fall in love with this car all over again
     
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  6. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

    I added a couple more pics. Cragars are tough to beat.
     
  7. Chi-Town67

    Chi-Town67 Gold Level Contributor

    Except on a Riv with road wheels. Nothing tops that IMHO.:cool:
     
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  8. OHC JOE

    OHC JOE Mullet Mafia since 2020

    Why you picking on Hyundai's bro..
    You ain't right you ain't right.
    Are those rims reversed
     
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  9. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

    I was going to put Honda, and then I figured I'd take the opportunity to flick my buddy Joe a little crap :D

    Road wheels do look good, too, Nick, but as far as a "universal" custom wheel, I don't think you'd find something that looks good on a bigger variety of cars than the good old Cragar S/S.
     
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  10. gokitty

    gokitty Platinum Level Contributor

    Have to agree w/Nick! Buick road wheels have a crisp appearance about them .
     
  11. johnriv67

    johnriv67 Well-Known Member

    Well don’t worry, the road wheels aren’t exactly going away, but may play second fiddle to what I eventually have on the car
     
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  12. OHC JOE

    OHC JOE Mullet Mafia since 2020

    Now don't forget about Supremes on big ol gm cars always looked killer. Screenshot_20190419-143516~2.png Screenshot_20190419-143522~2.png Screenshot_20190419-143540~2.png
     
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  13. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

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  14. 2001ws6

    2001ws6 last of the v8 interceptors

    The first mod I did when I was 17 to my 71 Skylark. Cragers are always awesome!
    [​IMG]
     
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  15. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

    Me too :D

    mach11.jpg
     
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  16. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

    John, it's a sign....we just got done doing a set of Cragars and Cooper Cobras in the shop just now, no B.S. Do it.
    cragar.png cragar1.png
     
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  17. johnriv67

    johnriv67 Well-Known Member

    Alright, holding me to it aren’t we?;)
    Let’s see, the guy selling them is going to run them on his balancer tomorrow to make sure they aren’t warped or any crap, and then I’ll toss him cash. Curious, what do you think he’s selling them for? A little game of Price is Right

    I’ll let you all know if it works out
     
  18. FJM568

    FJM568 Well-Known Member

    Make sure the bolt circle is the same. Maybe just try to bolt up the bare wheel without a tire mounted before you fork over any cash.
     
  19. johnriv67

    johnriv67 Well-Known Member

    You have no idea how right you are. Sadly, after the guy claimed it was a”GM” bolt pattern, it’s a set of 5x4.75 wheels.......so back to square 1
     
  20. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

    The ones he's looking at are unilugs, which should be good from 4.5 to 5". But check for sure.
     

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