Wheels?

[Boogieman]

Which wheels do fit on our Vans? . . are there any other cars that have the same bolt pattern and offset? . . . I don't like to play with spacers and stuff . . .
I could have a set of 8x16 Wheels from a '97 Camaro . . . but would have to make quite a long trip to get them . . . do they fit?

[skippy]

sorry boogieman but camaro wheels do not fit , they are the smaller chevy bolt pattern 5x 4 3/4 " . the astro uses the large chevy pattern of 5x5 ".

small bolt patterns came on the malibu , camaro , vette etc....
large pattern came on the caprice , impala & 1500 series trucks etc.......

[Jesse-James]

Is the offset the same between the 2WD and the AWD?

[Astrogurl]

I think so....My husband kept the full sized spare from a 2 wheel drive van for our vans and ours are only AWD. I suppose I could yank the rear wheel off the project van and see if it fit our daily driver, but I won't. We're in the middle of an ice storm LOL!

[chops]

I think so....My husband kept the full sized spare from a 2 wheel drive van for our vans and ours are only AWD. I suppose I could yank the rear wheel off the project van and see if it fit our daily driver, but I won't. We're in the middle of an ice storm LOL!

the woman who swings an axe around like a madwoman is afraid of allitle ice

[PharmAstrocist]

I believe the Impala rims work and have been quite sought after.

[Astrogurl]

the woman who swings an axe around like a madwoman is afraid of a little ice

No I'm afraid of breaking my tailbone or arm falling on the ice that was made slicker than snot by rain on top of it...

[nitropyro]

i know impala wheels work and im alomst 100 percent all astro wheels are same unless you have an 04/05 which went to 6 lugs.
Danny

[SSAstro]

the impala wheels do fit i have them and they can be purchased at the dealer for about 190.00 a piece which includes center caps lugs and valve stems i know b/c this is what i bought for mine b/c i hate aftermarket wheels and chrome the lugs do not work though

[moboman]

Is 190 for the 17" ss wheels? Those are what I would like a set of. I agree then they look like they belong on the van, but they really dont.

[SSAstro]

yes sir just use the part # out of the performance parts catalog which i can get if u need it and order 4 not one the catalog says order one for 4 wheels but only one will ship been there use part #12495438 if you don't use this # the wheels are like 400.00 a piece without caps the caps are an extra 40.00 a piece

[moboman]

Found a set on orlando craigslist.

D/L how far are you from orlando?

http://orlando.craigslist.org/pts/567889206.html

[PharmAstrocist]

Wow that's a good deal... and I'm headed that way in June.

But, I did just buy these for the new astro, so I guess I'm good...



Oh yeah, at some point I should probably come and tell you guys about the new astro...

[meetthespeakers]

I got some rims for you...lol. Someone buy my Boyd's dammit! I have 3 sets of rims here sitting at the house. Finally got rid of the stock ones... I ended up trading them at the junk yard for interior stuff.

[tigerpwr]

I just picked up a set of 15x7" wheels/tires from a full size G20 van. I bolted one on the front to try it and it fits fine. I think I need different lugnuts, so I'll be trying the other 3 wheels when I get them.

I was looking at Impala SS wheels (found a set locally w/tires for $400) but i'd rather replace the 15" tires. 17x8 SS would look great but just not practical for me.

Does anybody have a picture with the SS wheels?

[visitor]

I didn't want to open up a new thread about rim bolt pattern matches, so I'll add a question here...

One local salvage yard gave us an option of '96 - '02 for 15" rims that would fit on our '02 AWD Astro. There was a '95 in the yard with 2 alloy wheels that look exactly like those that came on our '02. I brought a bolt pattern cardboard template from our rims with me that seemed to match up fine with the rims from the '95. There were no Astros or Safaris in the yard newer than '95 (except one '00 with both front hubs & the rear end gone - figures!) I could direct check the fit on.

I'm thinking the rims on the '95 will fit/work fine on our '02, despite the yard's application print-out. In fact, I'm starting to think the matching range is more like '93 - '02 - Am I missing something?

[SSAstro]

85 to 02 is the same bolt pattern which is 5x5 or 5-127

[boximus]

what is the max offset we can use on lowered vans? is that 5x8 mentioned in the above post about the max or do they stick out to far from the fenders?

[visitor]

jakepatch listed some a while back:

Astro/Safari's have a 5 on 5 bolt pattern for wheels,
here is a list of other vehicles that do as well...
71-96 Buick [Le]Sabre[/Park Ave]
77-78 Buick Riviera
71-96 Buick Roadmaster
68-94 Cadillac Brougham/Calias
68-88 Cadillac DeVille
77-79 Cadillac Seville
71-76 Chevy Belair/Biscayne
71-96 Chevy Caprice (HD)
94-96 Chevy Impala SS
88-98 Chevy/GMC 1/2 ton 2WD trucks
94-99 Chevy Suburban 2WD
95-99 Chevy Tahoe/Yukon 2WD
98-02 Chevy Savanna/Express vans
73-78 Ford Galaxie/Futura
99-01 Jeep Grand Cherokee
73-77 Mercury Cougar XR

here's another list which includes the "5 on 5"

We got some off a '73 Riviera that seem to line up and are gonna need some cleaning & touching up, but should look real nice. Pics here

[stoneground1]

Hey SSAstro What year are the Impala rims? Cause they look sweet!!!