03-14-2010, 01:40 AM
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OEM rims that fits alero
I am thinking of getting 17 inch Grandprix GTP rims... main reason is that the tire I'm trying to buy doesn't come in the right size for 15 and I also don't want the aftermarket look. Any suggestions? Anyone else here has some OEM 17 5x115 or 114.3 that fits well and doesn't have a huge logo in the middle?
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03-14-2010, 01:43 AM
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What tire are you looking for?
There are tons of GM wheels that will fit... Almost anything FWD that isn't a j-body and even some RWD. Lots of other cars have the 5x114.3 as well. Logos are no big deal, you can replace those. My wheels were originally on a CTS.
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03-14-2010, 01:50 AM
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03-14-2010, 10:45 AM
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Tires: Dunlop Z1
I have the specs needed for the rims, just cant find many 17 inch oems. Most are 15 and 16.
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03-14-2010, 11:14 AM
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why OEMs with your autocross fetish i would think aftermarket rims would be a much better choice....
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03-14-2010, 11:17 AM
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does not want the look, but i second the fact that you love to autoX, so aftermarket would be better
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03-14-2010, 11:45 AM
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looks like we will both be running Direzza z1's, im going to try them. they are the only tires in their class so far i can find in the sizes i want. my falken azenis did badass but they dont have 265/40/17.
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03-14-2010, 01:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bentiac
I have the specs needed for the rims, just cant find many 17 inch oems. Most are 15 and 16.
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Why not 16"?
Either way, this style would look good with a set of olds center caps (or blank ones)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/5274-...ht_10349wt_858
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03-14-2010, 07:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kwhauck
why OEMs with your autocross fetish i would think aftermarket rims would be a much better choice....
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Why? I don't really see the advantage of aftermarket in autocross. Lighter rims do increase acceleration but have hardly anything to do with handling. Shorter tire/wider rim however has positive effect by giving you a stiffer side wall. Other than the looks, I can get a set of used OEM rims for $200 with the money I'm saving, I could have a set of wet tires too! 
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Again the shorter the side wall the stiffer the tire and also my choice for 16 inch and dunlop z1 would be 225-50-16 vs. 225-45-17 which seems to be a closer fit.
BTW just finished my first auto-x after the mods (shocks, springs, and front swaybar) I'll report my findings once the results are up.
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03-15-2010, 12:44 AM
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Found 17 inch GTP rims for $200 next to mint condition. Worth it?
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CS - 06 RX8 - Special Edition Shinka, 285 Hoosier A6.
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03-15-2010, 12:49 AM
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Like these?
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03-15-2010, 01:13 AM
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Nope the newer generation:
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03-15-2010, 01:15 AM
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that pic is HUGE!
and i don't really like those tbh lol
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03-15-2010, 01:19 AM
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So are the rims 
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03-15-2010, 09:52 AM
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how wide are they though? and 225 width is the stock alero tire width size, so i really don't see what you are gaining other than a shorter sidewall.....
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03-15-2010, 10:42 AM
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not all aleros are 225 stock.. mine came with 215's
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03-15-2010, 10:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by a4d2a0m
not all aleros are 225 stock.. mine came with 215's
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Ok, all the NICE aleros came stock with 225s  |
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03-15-2010, 10:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kwhauck
Ok, all the NICE aleros came stock with 225s |
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03-15-2010, 10:57 AM
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 ... thats good!
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03-15-2010, 12:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kwhauck
how wide are they though? and 225 width is the stock alero tire width size, so i really don't see what you are gaining other than a shorter sidewall.....
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Mine came with 215 as well (not a nice alero lol) but the main thing about tire grip is the tire design and compound. For an every day driver who lives in a rainy area, the dunlop z1 is the best street tire I can get.
I hate to turn this into a tire grip vs. width thread but tire width has little to do with grip... most of the time you will get a little more grip and sometimes you actually loose some grip by going wider.... many variables to consider.
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CS - 06 RX8 - Special Edition Shinka, 285 Hoosier A6.
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