In Search of Steel Wheels

[grnlark]

So, the other day I lightly masking taped my NOS '64 dog dish hubcaps on the '55 and I have to tell you - I love the look. Body colored (red) stamp steelies with a nice stainless trim ring and the dog dishes...... It would complete the whole poverty image of the Special sedan.

But here's the dilemma... I know the car is a 5 on 5 inch bolt pattern, but the stock steel wheels will not accomodate a 10 1/8 inch back inner diameter hubcap - not to mention the fact that the stock rims are narrow. I've been told that the 60's big Buicks are 5 on 5 also, but no one seems to know for sure. Someone else suggested an 80's Chevy/GM pickup or van. Does anyone know or has anyone ever done a steel wheel swap on the '55?

Thanks,
Matt

[56 Century]

I've got 7" wide 5 on 5 steel wheels with a 4" backspace running bias ply's. I also love the look, but the 4" backspace doesn't clear the tie rod end on the front. It really needs about a 3" backspace on front. The 4" backspace fits fine on the rear, but I have to run a 1" adapter on front, which I hate and is not safe for any kind of distance or speed. You might check Stockton Wheel. If you find an interchange fit, please post it!

[DualQuad55]

Yes, the bug body Buicks, Olds, Chevies all have 5 x 5 as well as most full size trucks, and some smaller s-10 trucks. However, the center hole for the hub flange on the 55 is much bigger in diameter than the other wheels openings. I had a pair opened up to fit the front of my 55. I am not sure if anyone makes wheels for that style hub.

[sawblade]

Yes, the bug body Buicks, Olds, Chevies all have 5 x 5 as well as most full size trucks, and some smaller s-10 trucks. However, the center hole for the hub flange on the 55 is much bigger in diameter than the other wheels openings. I had a pair opened up to fit the front of my 55. I am not sure if anyone makes wheels for that style hub.
Not sure if this will help,but I do know the centering hole on the 63,64 Riviera is larger than other GM's and they are 5 on 5 lug pattern.Not sure about the backspacing,but I could find out as I have a couple laying around