20x8.5 fitment

StoopidAlero · 03-04-2009, 10:19 AM

I have a chance to pick up some wheels for a great price brand new in the box still. Problem is they are 20x8.5. Im not sure of the offset yet, but I believe they are 35. Im baggin the alero again and im just curious if anyone has any experience or input on whether or not I will be able to lay out on the wheel. I will be running a 225/35 tire if I decide to get these.

I know a wheel distributor here in st.louis, and i might pick these wheels up and see if he can swap them out for the 18s.

Silentalero · 03-04-2009, 10:39 AM

you wont lay with bags. you need 7.5" rims. I had 18x8.5 before when i had my bags and it hit the bag and wouldnt fit. Thats why I had to get new rims. They will work with your avg drop setup but not any adjustable suspention

guiguilandry · 03-04-2009, 10:45 AM

and btw 225 on a 8,5 wheel is too stretched for a tire in my opinion, on mine I got 255 and it's perfect fit

StoopidAlero · 03-04-2009, 10:47 AM

Boooo.. I love these rims.. but they dont make them in anything but 8.5 or 9.5

Silentalero · 03-04-2009, 10:56 AM

sucks but nothing u can do

AftermathAlero · 03-04-2009, 11:27 AM

You can fit, but u you wont be as low.

And a 225 isn't as stretch. It'll work. You'll be low, but not as low.

StoopidAlero · 03-04-2009, 01:25 PM

I mean, I can get these for 450 bucks. He has had them for a while and its his last set of wheels. You think there is any way to modify them where I could lay out?

Silentalero · 03-04-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AftermathAlero

You can fit, but u you wont be as low.

And a 225 isn't as stretch. It'll work. You'll be low, but not as low.

arent your rims 20x7.5 though?

On my 18's (lexani) i had bags and 18x8.5 and they didnt fit in the rear and rubbed like crazy in the front.

StoopidAlero · 03-04-2009, 01:41 PM

what was the offset of yours Marc?

Silentalero · 03-04-2009, 01:47 PM

honestly dont remember, this was years ago

Beholder88 · 03-04-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by StoopidAlero

I mean, I can get these for 450 bucks. He has had them for a while and its his last set of wheels. You think there is any way to modify them where I could lay out?

You could buy them, then sell them and find something else?

Vinalero · 03-04-2009, 02:53 PM

^^ I was thinking about that.

buy them and see if their fit satisfy you, if not, sell them and buy something else.

StoopidAlero · 03-04-2009, 03:02 PM

Yea, maybe.... Maybe ill just keep my 18s i have for now also instead of selling them right away

Beholder88 · 03-04-2009, 03:24 PM

Good idea too, you don't want to sell what works, only to find out what you just bought doesn't...

AftermathAlero · 03-05-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Silentalero

arent your rims 20x7.5 though?

On my 18's (lexani) i had bags and 18x8.5 and they didnt fit in the rear and rubbed like crazy in the front.

mine is 20x7.5. But you had the chassis tech setup which use the OEM struts. The easystreet is not OEM and smaller strut setup. There is a A.E)d blue ga that has 20x8.5" wheels. He is still low.. But like 1.5" higher than where my 20x7.5 wheels sits. Also he was running 225/35/20 and I am running 225/30/20 which is a thinner side wall as well.

StoopidAlero · 03-05-2009, 02:02 AM

Hmmm.. tuff decision. I think if im spending this much money (again) to bag my alero, I want it to be as low as possible.

GA_turbo · 03-05-2009, 03:52 AM

thats funny those are the exact rims my brother have, ok i will tell you this, they will not fit at all i already tryed them on my grand am and no luck, save your money and get something else, plus i think these are only for rear wheel drive. Here are his rims.. link below

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/pts/1036497646.html

StoopidAlero · 03-05-2009, 04:13 AM

They are actually for front wheel drive cars. But yea, I just cant see myself buying them and not being able to lay out. I mean thats the whole point of buyin air ride..