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Chris89Stang
08-29-2008, 02:05 PM
Looking for some help on wheel sizes.

The car is a '64 Buick Skylark. We are looking at going with 18's on the front and 20's on the back.

We are using Classic Performance's Complete front and rear disc brake kit with drop spindles. The car will be lowered and most likely "bagged" this winter.

What are some good recommended wheel width, backspacing, and tire sizes?

Thanks! :thumbsup:
street3285
08-29-2008, 04:02 PM
Jon @ DriverzInc (http://www.driverzinc.com) is who I would recommend to contact. He will get you all setup with wheels/tires and even the air bag suspension when your ready.

He just helped us out getting wheels/tires for our project Nova.
deuce_454
08-29-2008, 04:04 PM
measure measure measure.....
buickfunnycar.com
08-29-2008, 04:44 PM
Jon @ DriverzInc (http://www.driverzinc.com) is who I would recommend to contact. He will get you all setup with wheels/tires and even the air bag suspension when your ready.

He just helped us out getting wheels/tires for our project Nova.

2nd that vote...:yes:
waynieZ
08-30-2008, 07:56 PM
They know their stuff
Chris89Stang
04-23-2009, 04:04 PM
Can someone recommend a good place to buy Billet Specialties wheels?
MarkM66
04-23-2009, 04:23 PM
Can someone recommend a good place to buy Billet Specialties wheels?

You have three recommendations in this thread.
mild2wild
04-23-2009, 05:15 PM
Yup, check with Jon. He just set me up with wheels and tires for my 64 Skylark, although mine is mini tubbed; he's the man! Cool to see another early Buick build!
gearheads78
04-23-2009, 05:40 PM
18/18 or 18/19 looks a lot better on the early a-bodies IMO
mild2wild
04-23-2009, 05:42 PM
I went with 18's on my 64.
gearheads78
04-23-2009, 09:18 PM
I went with 18's on my 64.

Good choice. I would like to have gone 18/19 on mine but the price difference for the wheels and tires just went too far over buget. I am very happy with the 18 x 9 / 18 x 10 I ended up with.
Chris89Stang
04-24-2009, 06:15 AM
You have three recommendations in this thread.
I had 3 recommendations but they were all the same place. I was looking for an alternative.
Yup, check with Jon. He just set me up with wheels and tires for my 64 Skylark, although mine is mini tubbed; he's the man! Cool to see another early Buick build!
Yeah, I saw your post on Pro-touring.com in the wheel section. I am looking forward to to see some pics of your build.
JayR
04-24-2009, 11:27 AM
Just joined the 64 Skylark ranks myself and looking forward to hitting the road and seeing all the little differences between all of them and sharing info, etc. Keep in touch, guys and keep the info shared and flowing! As soon as mine goes up on jackstands, I'll be starting a project thread.
Chris89Stang
04-24-2009, 04:22 PM
Just joined the 64 Skylark ranks myself and looking forward to hitting the road and seeing all the little differences between all of them and sharing info, etc. Keep in touch, guys and keep the info shared and flowing! As soon as mine goes up on jackstands, I'll be starting a project thread.
I saw your post in the other forum and judging from the pics it looks like a twin of our car!

http://home.comcast.net/~noslo5pt0/ChrisSkylark01.jpg

I've seen some of your work some I'm really anxious in checking out what you do to it. :thumbsup:

Ours will hopefully be on the road next month and I will be sure to post some pics.
DriverzInc
04-24-2009, 05:56 PM
I had 3 recommendations but they were all the same place. I was looking for an alternative.

Yeah, I saw your post on Pro-touring.com in the wheel section. I am looking forward to to see some pics of your build.

Happy to work with you on the Billet Specialties, or any brand we offer for wheels. As you can see, we have done a few sets for your year car already.
Hope we can be of service. Car looks cool.
JayR
04-26-2009, 01:47 PM
I saw your post in the other forum and judging from the pics it looks like a twin of our car!

http://home.comcast.net/~noslo5pt0/ChrisSkylark01.jpg

I've seen some of your work some I'm really anxious in checking out what you do to it. :thumbsup:

Ours will hopefully be on the road next month and I will be sure to post some pics.

Whoa! That car is the twin to mine! Too funny! I'll get some progress shots and a rendering going ASAP. Keep in touch on yours too.
Chris89Stang
05-09-2009, 09:33 AM
Teaser Pic.

http://home.comcast.net/~noslo5pt0/ChrisSkylark05.jpg

Almost ready to hit the streets. :thumbsup:
gearheads78
05-09-2009, 10:22 AM
Teaser Pic.

http://home.comcast.net/~noslo5pt0/ChrisSkylark05.jpg

Almost ready to hit the streets. :thumbsup:

Nice looking car. What wheel combo did you go with?
JayR
05-09-2009, 08:57 PM
Teaser Pic.

http://home.comcast.net/~noslo5pt0/ChrisSkylark05.jpg

Almost ready to hit the streets. :thumbsup:


DAYUM!!!! Teaser is right! That is the very same color and white guts as mine but HAMMERED on the deck! BAD ASS! That is inspiring, now I need to get to work!
buickfunnycar.com
05-10-2009, 02:15 PM
sweet Buick,killer stance.:yes:
Chris89Stang
05-11-2009, 06:07 AM
Nice looking car. What wheel combo did you go with?
18x8 on the front, 20x8.5 on the back.
PASD U
08-10-2009, 10:34 AM
Just saw this. Very nice. Makes me want to hunt one of these down. Man, that just looks right. :thumbsup:

...been a year this month for this thread but I just had to bump it for some exposure. Nice ride.
PASD U
08-10-2009, 12:24 PM
Forgot to ask...what kind of wheels are those?
64lark
11-29-2009, 11:18 AM
They're Billet Specialties Bullet's.