16x8's on a 65 Riv

[CTX-SLPR]

Howdy,

Does anyone have any idea if they would fit both front and back or just an idea of the max size that will fit at either end?

Thanks,

[wildriv430]

I fit 15x8's on my 67 with 3 3/4 backspacing, if thats any help

[CTX-SLPR]

not really, they totally changed the design between 65 and 66.

Thanks though,

[john engel]

I put 16x8 Torque thrust II wheels with 245/45/16 tires on my 63 Riv and they look great. They are the standard offset that American Racing produces and they fit ok except that if I turn to maximum they rub a little on the inside fender well. I'm thinking of trying to find some kind of spacer to move them out a little and I think that will fix it. The hubs on the Riv werer also too large so I had to have a machine shop bore out the wheel where the hub goes to make them fit. The new wheel/tire diameter is just slightly smaller than the factory wheel/tire diameter that the Riv came with. I think ) it was all worth the hassle because it really makes the car look a lot better and it handles better too. :)