What size rims do I need?

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Aug 8, 2011 | 12:52 PM

#11

Musicguy

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one thing to know is that with Brembos and 17", not all 17's will fit-found out the hard way.

Aug 8, 2011 | 01:34 PM

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bartSS

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^^^ correct you have to have the correct offset on the rim... On tirerack you can select brembos or not and it will give you the rims that will clear them

Aug 8, 2011 | 01:36 PM

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bartSS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JarBar99

Not to bring an old thread back to life but with winter just around the corner and me being a n00b SS owner... I was curious to know something.

I have a '09 SS w/ Brembo's and want to but on some steelies and Blizzaks for winter.

What offset do I need exactly???

Lug Pattern - 5 x 110
Diameter - 17"
Offset - ????

+40mm???

Thanks in advance!

Steelied wont clear no matter what.. theyre pushed in too far man

Aug 8, 2011 | 07:13 PM

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asanti

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Offset on the stock SS wheel is 42mm. We can use any wheel that has an offset of 35mm-42mm. I'm researching that now myself.

Aug 9, 2011 | 07:07 AM

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bartSS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by asanti

Offset on the stock SS wheel is 42mm. We can use any wheel that has an offset of 35mm-42mm. I'm researching that now myself.

You got it.. My OZs are 38mm offset and theres plenty of clearence

Aug 16, 2011 | 07:12 PM

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esmarkey

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jarbar99

not to bring an old thread back to life but with winter just around the corner and me being a n00b ss owner... I was curious to know something.

I have a '09 ss w/ brembo's and want to but on some steelies and blizzaks for winter.

What offset do i need exactly???

Lug pattern - 5 x 110
diameter - 17"
offset - ????

+40mm???

Thanks in advance!

+42

Sep 9, 2011 | 10:45 AM

#17

JarBar99

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From: Norwalk, Ohio

I only got one alert of replies back when I posted this. Didnt know there were a few.

Thanks fella's!

Sep 9, 2011 | 10:48 AM

#18

JarBar99

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Quote:

Originally Posted by esmarkey

+42

Curious as to why you replied with only +42 when above you 2 people agreed 35-42mm works.

Oct 9, 2011 | 11:14 AM

#19

Pimphand

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From: Queens, NY

Hey guys I'm wondering if anyone is using Ion Redline wheels. According to the brembo wheel thread onthe cobalt SS forum its supposed to work but I can get a solid answer from anyone. Have u guys heard of this? I am looking for some winter wheels with out breaking the bank