1996 Buick Roadmaster wagon wheel & tire size

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cwkamin

Discussion Starter · 4 mo ago

Hi! I'm new to this forum and just purchased a low-mileage '96 Buick Roadmaster wagon. I want to get some Torq Thrust II wheels (or something similar) but don't know whether to go with a 16", a 17" or an 18" (figure on them being 8" wide). I want the wheels/tires to fill the wheel well for a modern version of the classic look. The wagon will be a cruiser and I have no intention right now to modify the suspension. Which diameter wheel is BEST supported by the aftermarket? What is a reasonable width to look aggressive but not rub the fender lips? What offset should I look for?

Thanks!

Carl

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crm114

· #19 · 4 mo ago

cwkamin said:
Hi! I'm new to this forum and just purchased a low-mileage '96 Buick Roadmaster wagon. I want to get some Torq Thrust II wheels (or something similar) but don't know whether to go with a 16", a 17" or an 18" (figure on them being 8" wide). I want the wheels/tires to fill the wheel well for a modern version of the classic look. The wagon will be a cruiser and I have no intention right now to modify the suspension. Which diameter wheel is BEST supported by the aftermarket? What is a reasonable width to look aggressive but not rub the fender lips? What offset should I look for?

Thanks!

Carl

Hi Carl. I just bought a 94 wagon this fall and picked up some Torq Thrust's in 17x8, because that's the Impala size and because I wanted to keep some sidewall. After looking all through the available tire combos that don't rub, I wish I had bought 18's. There are a lot more tire options out there in 18 than 17.
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crm114

· #22 · 4 mo ago

Marky Dissod said:
QA0 WHEEL 17" X 8.5" ALUMINUM, STYLED

Strange, I wonder where I looked up the Impala wheel size. The whole reason I ordered my exact Torq Flights was because I was sure that the Impala SS had 17x8 ET14 wheels. Now when I look, every source confirms your info. I must be losing my mind.

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crm114

· #24 · 4 mo ago

cwkamin said:
Cam,

I really like the way your wagon looks with the Torq Thrust's 17x8 wheels/tires. What size tire (width) did you go with and have you experienced any rubbing issues? What offset for the wheels? If I went with the 18 for more support from the tire industry, I could just go with a slightly lower tire profile to keep the height of the tire in the same ballpark.

Thanks!

Thanks. I went with the Impala size tire; 255/50r17. For some reason I thought my wheels at 17x8, 14mm positive offset were the Impala size, but I was mistaken. I haven't had any rubbing yet, but I had to park my Buick for the winter shortly after I had the wheels and tires installed, so I don't have a lot of miles on the combo. I noticed that there are a lot of options in 255/45r18, which has the exact same footprint as the Impala size tire.

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