Connect

Car Pictures

Shopping

Classifieds

News & Articles

Car Forums

Automotive Links

(Bookmark CarJunky)

	Auto Repair Home	SEARCH POSTS	WHO'S ONLINE	LOG IN

Automotive Repair Car Troubleshooting Topics   Car Troubleshooting   Engine Troubleshooting   Engine Fault Codes   Electrical and Wiring   Transmission Problems Car Repair Topics   Car Making Noises   Car Stereo Repair   Heating or AC Issues   Motorcycles and ATVs   Tricks of the Trade   Truck Repair Advice Site Options:      Login   Sign up here! Latest Forum Post   1989 toyota pickup 3.0 crank no start I have a 1989 toyota pickup 3.0 crank no...   Strut spring orientation and strut mount tension nut 2017 Nissan rogue awd 2.5 L Put in Monro...   Transmission stuck in part, I have tried everything So I'm working on my elderly fathers 201...   2017 dodge journey LED headlights on/off randomly Year of vehicle 2017 Make of vehicle dod...   Kia Soul starter replacement issues! Okay so my car is a 2010 Kia soul 2.0 en...   Please Help - Knock sound & engine fail Hi all, Hoping to get some insight and ...   multiple warning lights 2013 GMC Terrain 130,000 miles 4 cylinde...   03 alero no low speed blower Good day everyone, I have a 2003 Olds a...   04 Chevy 2500hd tail light issues Help!!! I have changed my combo switch...   1999 Grand Caravan Sport not starting. Hi. I'm new here. I hope someone can hel...

wheel replacement Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting BobsEldo Anonymous Poster desaulbb@comcast.net Jan 5, 2009, 9:11 AM Post #1 of 4 (1501 views) wheel replacement Sign In Is it OK/safe to use 1996 Cadillac Seville 4526 16x7 wheels on my 1995 Cadillac ElDorado? Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 5, 2009, 9:46 AM Post #2 of 4 (1500 views) Re: wheel replacement Sign In I suggest you have them carefully inspected that they do in fact interchange safely. The 16x7 suggests a 16 inch rim that's 7 inches wide but doesn't tell how deep the dishing* is or exact lug nut hole spacing nor center hole if that also clears hubs and fits properly. *Dishing depth is how far the wheel hovers over the hub and brake parts for proper clearance and stance when installed. Worth double checking, T BobsEldo Anonymous Poster desaulbb@comcast.net Jan 5, 2009, 10:18 AM Post #3 of 4 (1497 views) Re: wheel replacement Sign In Thanks for the quick response! I believe the specs are the same for wheel types 4526 and 4521. That is, 16x7, 5x115 bolt pattern, 12x1.5 stud size, 70.3 Hub center bore, "H" Offset (+35mm to +55mm). I think what you call "dishing" is the same as "offset". I'm asking because I've seen a few references say that 4526 type are OK for 2000-02 Eldorados, yet other sites say 4526 type are OK for "1992 and up" Eldorados, Sevilles and STS models. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jan 5, 2009, 10:52 AM Post #4 of 4 (1492 views) Re: wheel replacement Sign In Sounds like YOU know what to watch out for as well as I do. True story: Lady with 92 CDV purchased used at a couple years old desperately wanted wire spoke original hubcaps instead of whatever was on the car. A new Caddy dealer obliged and a couple years later came time for front brakes which I did on that car and when wheels (plain steel for the hubcaps) were re-installed the car wouldn't move an inch! I was as shocked as she was! The new disc pads vs the evenly worn ones moved the caliper further out and jammed against the wheel HARD! So much so that I had to put one used pad back on each front caliper so she could even leave till we could find proper steel wheels that had the extra 1/2" dishing. You wouldn't see it at a glance and wouldn't have showed up if not for the new brakes. That really happened an no real fault about it except a careful measurement when she got it would have showed up. Car was used or it wouldn't have worked when she got it. Funny but not and was a real surprise. Came to find out that GM didn't make many steel wheels that exact dish depth and they were a challenge to find used to straighten that out! Like they say "measure twice, cut once" T   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (options)

Privacy Sitemap