KG6PSK Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Of all the things about my car, so far the one thing that I dislike about it the most is the wheels. Right now my car has the silver painted 16" rims with the 235-60HR16 tires. I am considering moving up to 17" or 18". What works best? I do not want to make the ride much harsher than it is right now, but I would like a tad more grip and a more stylish rim. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Check out these CTS-V wheels from Cardio-doc on ebay (this is only one but I like them): http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OEM-Cadilla...1QQcmdZViewItem Browse through Cardio-doc's Ebay store: http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcardioQ2ddoc Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northstar Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 I like these in chrome finish. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Set-4-17-in...1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EldoGuy Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Cardio-doc from eBay has some nice stuff and 100 % positive feedback ! Do we have happy customers in our CaddyInfo community ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northstar Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Cardio-doc is a long time Caddyinfo member (Double H from the old old board), if I am not mistaken he now has an Escalade but previously had a beautiful BLACK Deville. He has been the sponsor of a couple of Caddyinfo contests (one of which I won). All have been happy with their purchases from him, I trust him 100% and hope to buy wheels from him one day myself. Mike Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddyman Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Cardio-doc is a long time Caddyinfo member (Double H from the old old board), if I am not mistaken he now has an Escalade but previously had a beautiful BLACK Deville. He has been the sponsor of a couple of Caddyinfo contests (one of which I won). All have been happy with their purchases from him, I trust him 100% and hope to buy wheels from him one day myself. Mike Cardio-doc has great wheels, I purchased a set of the polished CTS wheels for the seville, and they look great, he shipped tehm the next day, got them in two days. I think the polished 17" STS rims from the 2005+ STS look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justgreat Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 well, lowering the height of the sidewall will not "help" the ride in terms of compliance; it will make the ride harsher. it's hard to quantify whether it's too much for you, until you've dropped the money into the new tires and rims. jackg 90seville 100k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 Of all the things about my car, so far the one thing that I dislike about it the most is the wheels. Right now my car has the silver painted 16" rims with the 235-60HR16 tires. I am considering moving up to 17" or 18". What works best? I do not want to make the ride much harsher than it is right now, but I would like a tad more grip and a more stylish rim. Mark That chrome 17" set from CardioDoc would be my choice for a STS. Going to a 18" takes you out of the OEM wheel supply chain and into the aftermarket for your year / model. My '98 has 16s and my '04 has 17s. I cannot "feel" any difference in ride quality that can be attributed to tire size (both sets of tires are 235s). To get more grip, you will need a tire wider than 235mm. Your selection of tire brands will become very limited and going to 18s will limit you even more. Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 By the way, the CTS-V wheels that I showed above were 18's I was not suggesting going to 18's, I just like the style.. Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 By the way, the CTS-V wheels that I showed above were 18's I was not suggesting going to 18's, I just like the style.. I would enjoy a picture of a six lug wheel mounted on a 5 lug hub Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 OPPS..... Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted tcb Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 I've made three purchases from Doc. Two purchases were very simple and went smoothly. The 1st purchase started off with some communication snafu' .... basically, 2 people buying the same rims at the same time, and my order was seconds too late. Doc stepped up to the plate, found me a superior alternate choice of rims for less money, and it all took just 24 hours. I wouldn't deal with anyone but Doc when buying Ebay Cadillac wheels. 1989 FWD Fleetwood, Silver 1995 STS Crimson Pearl on Black leather 1997 STS Diamond White 1999 STS Crimson Pearl 2001 STS Silver 2003 STS, Crimson Pearl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadillac Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 Of all the things about my car, so far the one thing that I dislike about it the most is the wheels. Right now my car has the silver painted 16" rims with the 235-60HR16 tires. I am considering moving up to 17" or 18". What works best? I do not want to make the ride much harsher than it is right now, but I would like a tad more grip and a more stylish rim. Mark Go to www.tirerack.com. They have an interactive wheel selector, where the picture of your car will pull up. You even get to choose it's color. From there, pick the wheel(s) you like, in whatever size you like. That is how I got the wheels I have. It makes a huge difference to see what they will look like, before you pay. Don "Modern warriors saddle iron horses of chrome." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardio-doc Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Gosh - guys - thank-you so much for the kind words. I'm VERY VERY grateful. I do have to concede, that while I do work too much (I'm pretty-much always 'working') I do like what I do and am an enthusiast just like you guys - so that makes it worthwhile. But to hear kind words - well thanks. However I can help - tech questions or to point people in the right direction - just ask. docardio@lycos.com is my e-mail address. For wheels - call me biased but there's just nothing like OEM/GM Cadillac wheels for the best quality and long-life. I do get aftermarket wheels from time-to-time - both new and used - and you just can't compare the quality. For a car - you're safe going to 17" and still keeping ride, but once you go to 18" ride does get notably harsher for a variety of reasons. Plus, your market for tires gets notably tighter and more expensive. For tires - people ask me all the time. I get some 'take-off' (almost new) tires occasionally and put them right up on eBay - but they're not a regular thing. I can get Vogue tires at great pricing if you like the style. But if you just want blackwall tires in 16" or 17" sizing, you can't beat the pricing at BJ's or Sam's Club and I just tell people to get those there. I was at one of my dealer-suppliers this week, and there was a whole 'body' off an SRX in perfect condition, just sitting in the back/service parking lot. The boy was perfect - and it was everything aft of the firewall and COMPLETE! And just sitting on the ground. Wish I had my camera that day - would have made a great and hilarious contest. We'll do that again soon. Sorry I don't check in more often - but really, I'm just swamped with work and don't know how to delegate or hire help so I just do everything. One day I'll be more ambitious and make a plan, but for now I'm swamped. Again, thanks for the kind words. best, ~Doc --- Direct Performance on Ebay CaddyInfo.com Cadillac Conversations Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KG6PSK Posted March 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Doc, Saw your auction on ebay. I have chosen 17" as I think that is the best tradeoff between ride, style, and performance. You may be getting some business from me soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardio-doc Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 ~Doc --- Direct Performance on Ebay CaddyInfo.com Cadillac Conversations Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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