Originally Posted By: ahoier
I'm in the same boat with my 88 Aries
Just got my tax refund...and wanting to upgrade tires/rims....but for such a "normal" looking car, everything aftermarket looks so "blingy" - I don't like the saw tooth, edgey looking stuff they got available....but don't really want to upgrade to simply steel rims either
Then there's the whole tire dillema, obviously, larger the tires = more $$$
I can get R14s for like $50-$80...15s and 16s...not so.
Then, looking around DT, rimsntires.com, tirerack, etc. they got all these strange hub sizes, offsets, etc....is there a way to figure this out? I don't want to order tires and have them not fit
That's why I'm kind of leaning towards Discount Tire...they just opened a place locally....about 25 minutes away, then I can let them throw them on the vehicle and be done and make sure they fit, nothing rubs, etc.....cause obviously they won't install something that won't work....
15x6.5 PCD 5x100 ET35, 5.1"[censored]
15x6.5 PCD 5x100 ET40, 5.3"[censored]
15x7.0 PCD 5x100 ET40, 5.6"[censored]
15x6.5 PCD 5x100 ET38, 5.2"[censored]
15x7.0 PCD 5x100 ET40, 5.6"[censored]
I understand the 5x100 - that's 5 lug x 100 mm that's the lug pattern...but yea, confuzzled with the other measurements....and these are just a sampling of what some sites are saying will "work" for/with my car
Those measurements are all over the place hehe.
For example, right now I'm kinda liking these wheels:
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findWhe...3&rc=FLMINT
BUT, what's the difference between a 15X6.5 and 15X6? DT seems to be a lot "simpler" though...doesn't reference any backspacing, and such...just the lug pattern and distance.
This place sells wheels online, but they've published an excellent application guide I like to use to help determine fitment. It's right here:
http://fastwheels.ca/applications/app_guide_en.pdf May not be 100% accuracy, but it's pretty close - as close as you're likely to get online. Older vehicles aren't likely on there, but you could find a fit from a newer vehicle using that guide.
For your wheels, obviously you want the bolt pattern to be correct. The other measurements to look for are the hub: should be the same if you want a hubcentric fit, or can be bigger if lugcentric is fine. A smaller hub just won't fit. You want to see offset as well. Typically, you shouldn't deviate more than about +/- 5mm from factory. 10mm would be pushing it. Watch for potential caliper clearance issues from this.
When you see 15x6.0 or 15x6.5, or some other number, the measurement after the x is the width of the rim in inches. Check your tire size (a tire manufacturer's website is a good resource) to see the range of rim widths that tire size can be mounted on.
Other measurements marked on that guide have to do with the lug nut size/type on that particular vehicle. Only concern yourself with your particular vehicle's when it comes to that, and only if you need to get lug nuts.