Solstice wheels?
01-05-2009, 06:28 AM
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Solstice wheels?
I found a set of 18" polished Solstice wheels/tires with about 11K miles on them locally for $400. Have not seen them up close yet, only pictures. They have the 245/45 18 tires on them. I know the differance between my stock tire size and this tire size will throw my speedo off by about 5.5% too slow.
But is there a fitment issue using Solstice wheels? If so, what can and needs to be done? I know others have done this and have read the threads, but wanted to get the answers to any/all that have done this or know of it being done.
Looks like a good deal and I've been looking for a set of wheels lately.
But is there a fitment issue using Solstice wheels? If so, what can and needs to be done? I know others have done this and have read the threads, but wanted to get the answers to any/all that have done this or know of it being done.
Looks like a good deal and I've been looking for a set of wheels lately.
01-05-2009, 07:21 AM
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Yeah, TheCurly1 (bruce) did that to his white ls .. he had to use some gasket spacers..
nothing else..
heres a thread he started.. https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/appearance-modifications-discussions-6/solstice-wheels-lowering-18355/
here's pic of the wheels installed..https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/picture-media-11/not-quite-ready-prime-time-19675/
nothing else..
heres a thread he started.. https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/appearance-modifications-discussions-6/solstice-wheels-lowering-18355/
here's pic of the wheels installed..https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/picture-media-11/not-quite-ready-prime-time-19675/
01-05-2009, 07:45 AM
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Yea I read his. I also saw he stated issues with the 245's. Wanted to see if others has a similiar issue. I'd love to just bolt them on.
I remember back in 07 I saw an 06 with a conversion package and it had 245/40 18's on Foose wheels. Not sure if the backspacing was an issue or not for those wheels.
I remember back in 07 I saw an 06 with a conversion package and it had 245/40 18's on Foose wheels. Not sure if the backspacing was an issue or not for those wheels.
01-05-2009, 08:01 AM
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adding to the confusion
i found some 235 55 17 pirelli mustang takeoffs for $100 each? is this a good deal? i don't think i will have fitment problem , but i am not sure. i guess i'll have a problem with computer? i also wonder if the 55 is to wide for my factory aluminum?
also , i would jump all over those solstice wheels , as long as they are not damaged.
also , i would jump all over those solstice wheels , as long as they are not damaged.
01-05-2009, 08:05 AM
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The 235 is the width, the 55 is the height.
01-05-2009, 08:19 AM
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What??!!
they must have changed how they measeure tires. i worked in a tire for for a few years. i think you may be mistaken. it is a wierd calculation, based on a % of the 2 numbers. what i do know is that a 55 is narrower than a 50, and 235 is taller than a 215. this also means that i asked the wrong question in my previous post. i just rechecked the #s on my current factory tires. so now i wonder if the 55 is too narrow for my factory aluminim?
01-05-2009, 08:24 AM
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they must have changed how they measeure tires. i worked in a tire for for a few years. i think you may be mistaken. it is a wierd calculation, based on a % of the 2 numbers. what i do know is that a 55 is narrower than a 50, and 235 is taller than a 215. this also means that i asked the wrong question in my previous post. i just rechecked the #s on my current factory tires. so now i wonder if the 55 is too narrow for my factory aluminim?
Section Width
Following the letter(s) that identify the type of vehicle and/or type of service for which the tire was designed, the three-digit numeric portion identifies the tire's "Section Width" (cross section) in millimeters.
P225/50R16 91S
The 225 indicates this tire is 225 millimeters across from the widest point of its outer sidewall to the widest point of its inner sidewall when mounted and measured on a specified width wheel. This measurement is also referred to as the tire's section width. Because many people think of measurements in inches, the 225mm can be converted to inches by dividing the section width in millimeters by 25.4 (the number of millimeters per inch).
225mm / 25.4 = 8.86"
Sidewall Aspect Ratio
Typically following the three digits identifying the tire's Section Width in millimeters is a two-digit number that identifies the tire's profile or aspect ratio.
P225/50R16 91S
The 50 indicates that this tire size's sidewall height (from rim to tread) is 50% of its section width. The measurement is the tire's section height, and also referred to as the tire's series, profile or aspect ratio. The higher the number, the taller the sidewall; the lower the number, the lower the sidewall. We know that this tire size's section width is 225mm and that its section height is 50% of 225mm. By converting the 225mm to inches (225 / 25.4 = 8.86") and multiplying it by 50% (.50) we confirm that this tire size results in a tire section height of 4.43". If this tire were a P225/70R16 size, our calculation would confirm that the size would result in a section height of 6.20", approximately a 1.8-inch taller sidewall.
Following the letter(s) that identify the type of vehicle and/or type of service for which the tire was designed, the three-digit numeric portion identifies the tire's "Section Width" (cross section) in millimeters.
P225/50R16 91S
The 225 indicates this tire is 225 millimeters across from the widest point of its outer sidewall to the widest point of its inner sidewall when mounted and measured on a specified width wheel. This measurement is also referred to as the tire's section width. Because many people think of measurements in inches, the 225mm can be converted to inches by dividing the section width in millimeters by 25.4 (the number of millimeters per inch).
225mm / 25.4 = 8.86"
Sidewall Aspect Ratio
Typically following the three digits identifying the tire's Section Width in millimeters is a two-digit number that identifies the tire's profile or aspect ratio.
P225/50R16 91S
The 50 indicates that this tire size's sidewall height (from rim to tread) is 50% of its section width. The measurement is the tire's section height, and also referred to as the tire's series, profile or aspect ratio. The higher the number, the taller the sidewall; the lower the number, the lower the sidewall. We know that this tire size's section width is 225mm and that its section height is 50% of 225mm. By converting the 225mm to inches (225 / 25.4 = 8.86") and multiplying it by 50% (.50) we confirm that this tire size results in a tire section height of 4.43". If this tire were a P225/70R16 size, our calculation would confirm that the size would result in a section height of 6.20", approximately a 1.8-inch taller sidewall.
01-05-2009, 08:37 AM
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correct
you are right.
but a 50 is wider than a 60. and a 245 is taller than a 215. you are right .but i still refer to it as i just stated , i am not a mathematition , or the winner of the spelling bee. but i know a little about tires , wheels , cars , anything with a motor or wheels. i just think it is less confusing to say that the larger the larger # the taller the tire , and the smaller the smaller # the wider the tire. anyhoo , this still doesn't anwser any of my questions.
but a 50 is wider than a 60. and a 245 is taller than a 215. you are right .but i still refer to it as i just stated , i am not a mathematition , or the winner of the spelling bee. but i know a little about tires , wheels , cars , anything with a motor or wheels. i just think it is less confusing to say that the larger the larger # the taller the tire , and the smaller the smaller # the wider the tire. anyhoo , this still doesn't anwser any of my questions.