From which commodore do you find a 16" Steel rim?

[AJ-VL-23]

hi i need a 16" stock/steel rim, i need it for a spare i wanna know if any commodores or holdens came with one so i can start looking (needs to fit a commodore)

[HoldenOnn]

The VE police cars in WA came with 16" steel pursuit style rims. These are just the same as an Omega's rim but without the hubcap. See the link below for the specs of the VE Omega which confirm the 16x7 steel rims;

Holden VE Commodore / Calais

[Calaber]

I think that all pre-VE 16's were alloys. If they had a steel spare, it was a 15. That would mean that the VE 16 steels are the only ones available. (I think)

[HoldenOnn]

Oh, forgot to mention that if you buy a VE rim, you will need it machined if its to fit on an earlier model commodore. Places that can do the machining in Perth for you are;

Alliance Rim Repairs in Malaga

Performance Mods in Osborne Park

I have never had rims machined but have read threads where others have had them done at these places. Prices are approx $60 per rim.

[AJ-VL-23]

so, is it the offset or the pcd that's the problem? it's a bit of a shame it doesn't just fit straight up, can i buy the rims from holden? or should i just look for people parting out ve's or go to wreckers?

[Voodoo_SV6]

What about a tyre shop close to a Holden dealer that supplies their aftermarket wheels? Steel rims should be cheap as being "pull offs"

[HoldenOnn]

Its the lip on the wheel hub that needs to be machined. Read the link below for more info and it also draws attention to wheel nuts;

Machining VE wheels to suit pre-VE, how-to with pics [Archive] - Australian LS1 and Holden Forums

[AJ-VL-23]

ah right so it's the middle hole, are they pretty safe then? i guess if you don't grind to much off, and it stays center (i won't be doing it myself anyways lol) reason i ask it cause it's just easier to have the same size rim all round and same tires, cbf buying a different tyre for a 15" spare and trying to make it all match

[Guzzoline addict]

Lots of bmw,s have 16" wheels(mostly alloys) and i think they are the same stud pattern.

[HoldenOnn]

ah right so it's the middle hole, are they pretty safe then? i guess if you don't grind to much off, and it stays center (i won't be doing it myself anyways lol) reason i ask it cause it's just easier to have the same size rim all round and same tires, cbf buying a different tyre for a 15" spare and trying to make it all match

Do a search on here or just do what I did and google "machining ve rims". You will come up with lots of links. Many people have done it with success and others are hesitant. Its up to you in the end.

[AJ-VL-23]

thanks alot guys this has been real helpfull, i now know where to look and what to do about getting a spare for th vh, cheers

[glenn l]

some of the crewmans had 16" interceptor style wheels, and you wouldnt have to machine the centres.

[AJ-VL-23]

really? cause that might be easier, are they just spares on them or did they have a full set

[sweefu]

VZ Crewman ran the 16x7" from stock, i'm fairly sure?

[HoldenOnn]

Check here: Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive for crewman full specs.

[TMM]

You shouldn't really machine a VE steel wheel, try and find some crewmans .