Question about Rims

[S8track16]

Hey, Does anyone know if the following rims will fit on my 2002 Alero GL with tires 215/60r15,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/15x6-5-Silver-Wheel-Vision-Shockwave-539-FWD-5x115-/160941055309?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &hash=item2578d59d4d&vxp=mtr

Thanks.

[sleepyalero]

1. why those? (to each his own, why not a more sporty wheel?)
2. why only 15's?
3. yes the bolt pattern is right, they will bolt up.
4. i think you can get away with a 215/60.
5. why not a wider wheel? stock they should come 225/xxR15 or 16.

[mfuller]

You will need hub centering rings as the wheel centerbore (74.1mm) is much larger than the Alero hub diameter (70.3mm).
Otherwise, they will fit fine with a 215/60R15 tire.

[S8track16]

@sleepyalero, where did you get your rims and are they 18s? How much is it usually for 17s or 18s with tires, im looking to not spend more than 1000.

[sleepyalero]

i got mine from ebay, 18s. they were 526$ for all 4. tires were 105$ a piece. installing tires on rims. 80$

[tw0123]

Search kijiji man!! I found my 20's for $500 with rubber... i almist had a set of 18's for $375 as well... deals are out there just make sure your specs are accurate before buying and if possible test fit before purchasing!

Btw if you are up for a trip in the summer come down to Toronto for one of our meets!!

[S8track16]

How often are the Toronto meets? I'd be down for it. Can you actually fit 20s on the alero?

[sleepyalero]

yes you can, TWO has 20s on "misty" the one on the left in his sig pic. (not updated picture.)

[Redog]

I agree, try local sites first. Maybe you'll get lucky ;)

[Nas Escobar]

215/60 is what I have on my stock Grand Am wheels. There should be no reason that it will give you any issues. My question is why 15s? Are you trying to keep your current rubber?

16, 17 and 18 inch wheels look so much better on this car than 15s.

[xXManwhoreXx]

15s are cool but you car needs to be "LOW" and factory rubber thickness will just look stupid

[tw0123]

How often are the Toronto meets? I'd be down for it. Can you actually fit 20s on the alero?

check out the southwest Ontario thread ... http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?p=629013#post629013

last summer we have I think 6 meets ranging from Barrie to Hamilton and even one down in London... pretty fun times, just a great reason to cruise and meet others with the same passion for these cars...

as for the rims, yes the 20's fit, I had to get spacers for the rears as they were originally on a buick century.

quick kijiji search found these:
http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-tires-rims-18-tsw-wheels-for-sale-W0QQAdIdZ424319208
make sure to ask about offset and center bore size... ours is 70.3, if they are larger you need hubcentric rings, smaller and they will not fit.

[sleepyalero]

There's misty on 20s!

http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp222/d1pl0mat5/May%2027th%20Meet/IMG_1187.jpg


Let me just say that paint color with the cowl hood is a very nice match.


Still wish I had that hood. :panic:

[S8track16]

I found these other 17s on ebay with the following information:

Brand American Racing
Manufacturer's Part Number 68377591
Part Type Wheels
Product Line American Racing Chrome Casino Wheels
Summit Racing Part Number ARE-68377591
UPC 761138654359

Wheel Diameter 17 in.
Wheel Width (in) 7.500 in.
Wheel Material Aluminum
Primary Wheel Color Chrome
Wheel Finish Chrome
Manufacturers Wheel Series American Racing Casino Series
Backspacing (in) 6.000 in.
Offset +44.00mm
Wheel Construction 1-piece
Beadlock Functional No
Beadlock Included No
Lug Nut Seat Style Conical seat - 60 degree
Hub Centric No
Center Cap Included Yes
Valve Stems Included No
Quantity Sold individually.
Wheel Bolt Pattern 5 x 115mm

Would they be compatible with my Alero? And would 225/45R17 tires be the best option?

Thanks.

[tw0123]

They would be identical to mine posted above just smaller :)

Not sure on the tire size given it is only a 7.5" wide rim.
As i mentioxned earlier as well make sure the centre bore is big enough to fit our hubs.

[sleepyalero]

i think you can put 225 on a 7.5... mine are 8.5 with 225 tires..