wheel & tire size for '64 Riviera

hello all!

I'm looking for some new wheels and tires for my '64 Riviera and wanted to see what others had tried that worked and didn't work. I'm thinking 17-20" rims and as wide as I can get them without rubbing.

My questions are:
Hub size?
Back spacing?
max width?
max tire size?
any other helpful advice?

thanks in advanced

Bro-Ham

 

Just about any tire wider than 225 will rub when near lock to lock. I have 235's on my 64 and the inside of the front tires a scuffed from the rubbing.

Larry

 

thanks larry.

do you know what the rim width and backspacing is?

thanks again

 

Pretty sure the width is 6 inches, not sure on the backspacing, I'll have to look for some reference material. Also be aware you have 3 or 3.5 inch hubs, that may also pose some problems for some wheels.

Larry

 

thanks for the info!

 

3.5 inch hubs, 3 3/8ths backspacing, 6" width 5 on 5 bolt pattern.

Larry

 

hay i have a 64 riviera and did notice the huge hub hole,,,,just what other than stock buick works without a cutting torch....
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