http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/domestic/proddesc.jsp?year=2008&regionID=1&divisionID=7&type=0&vehicleID=6090&section=wheels&page=&butID=4

V6 - N87 Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) silver-painted aluminum, split-spoke (NOTE - painted, not machined faced like the old sport pack)
http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/images/lightduty/wheels/2008-g8-n87.jpg

V8 GT - Stock - PW2 Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) machine-faced aluminum, 5-spoke with silver painted inset
http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/images/lightduty/wheels/2008-g8-pw2-crop.jpg


V8 GT - Sport Pack - QS4 Wheels, 19" (48.3 cm) machine-faced aluminum, 5-spoke
http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/images/lightduty/wheels/2008-g8-qs4.jpg

Here's what Australia gets - I'm sure JHP could supply:

18" 'challenge' (yuk)
http://www.holden.com.au///images/uploads/wheel_18x18_5spoke_ve1155088976888.jpg

19" 'supersport'
http://www.holden.com.au///images/uploads/wheel_19x18_10spoke_ve1155093799150.jpg

19" 'veloce'
http://www.holden.com.au///images/uploads/wheel_19x18_5port_ve1155094525173.jpg

20" 'supersport'
http://www.holden.com.au///images/uploads/wheel_20x18_10spoke_ve1155095058879.jpg

They all suck to me. Aftermarket is best!

I can live with the GT wheels, I plan on getting the GT. I do like the 19's, but I wasn't thinking I'd get the sport package. I was afraid that when you start optioning this thing up, you'll land just shy of 40K

19" 'supersport'
http://www.holden.com.au///images/uploads/wheel_19x18_10spoke_ve1155093799150.jpg


20" 'supersport'
http://www.holden.com.au///images/uploads/wheel_20x18_10spoke_ve1155095058879.jpg

Pontiac needs to find someone else to select which rims the U.S. gets. We should have been able to get the ones above. :madsign3:

Looks like I'll have to wait for someone to upgrade & sell off their Qs4 wheels.

DevilYellow

Glad you reposted this here, makes more sense here than in the order update thread.:wink2:

Is it just me, or are the GT rims fugly? The V6 ones are decent, like the Aussie ones much better.

Yep. The ones picked by GM aren't very appealing. They hurt the visual impact of the car and the impulse buy effect you can get with a stunning package. IE GM hurts their sales when they go cheap/or stupid with important features.

We can hope there will be plenty of aftermarket wheels available.

Most of those Aussie ones are dealer installed accessories that you have to pay for on top of the car - just like after market. The standard G8 V6 and sport package wheels are standard on the Commodore SV6, SS and SS-V.

Here's another question: will all the G8 wheels fit the GTO as well? I guess offsets will be diff given the more modern suspension

Here's another question: will all the G8 wheels fit the GTO as well? I guess offsets will be diff given the more modern suspension

No. The GTO wheels will fit the G8. The G8 & it's wheels have a smaller center bore hole size than the GTO/VZ Commodore. Everyone else will tell you that the G8's larger 14mm wheel studs would make the GTO to G8 fitment impossible, I think they will fit with the proper lug nuts. GM lugs will most likely be too large.

Some wheels just need to be seen in person. I bet they'll look better to us once we see them in person on the car. I think the 19's will look good.

How about the 20" from the show car? Will those be available somewhere?

Gxp

Have a look at this thread on LS1.com.au where I am a member.....

click here (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=87945)

Have a look at this thread on LS1.com.au where I am a member.....

click here (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=87945)
Thanks for that link. I actually like the way this looks, and I'm not usually a fan of huge wheels:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa199/fusionclubbi/l_94d6c8aca81dabf85241cff0b548d87a.jpg

Some looked good while some I didn't care for. Some wheels like the ones above are 22".

I'd like to see how wide they will go as well.

This one is by far my favorite wheel.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w163/DCV1NU/ve_ssv_sd_2.jpg

they are DTM's on the silver VE SS.....usually 20x10 on the rear...20x9 on the front

This one is by far my favorite wheel.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w163/DCV1NU/ve_ssv_sd_2.jpg

I like those as well as the DTMs.

20" 'supersport'
http://www.holden.com.au///images/uploads/wheel_20x18_10spoke_ve1155095058879.jpg


http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/Hsvi_Black1.jpg

this guy had his 'supersport's shadow chromed, looks awesome with the black stripes

It would be great to find out what each wheel weighs...

I am all for less unsprung weight but the 18" wheels look hideous...:sneaky:

Those wheel options suck! I prefer the HSV GTS wheels or the ones on the concept car. I wonder what ROH makes for it?

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/Hsvi_Black1.jpg

this guy had his 'supersport's shadow chromed, looks awesome with the black stripes

Those would be my choice.... so delicious :yumyum:

Those wheel options suck! I prefer the HSV GTS wheels or the ones on the concept car. I wonder what ROH makes for it?

the ROH Mantis is a very similar design, just with more "twisted" spokes

http://www.appeltech.com/gto/gto1.jpg
http://news.windingroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/HSV-GTS-f-3-4.jpg

I think the GT wheels look just fine in the pictures. The problem with wheels is not cheap vs expensive.... Its class vs no class.. Conservative vs ghetto...

Some of these "awesome" wheel designs I see people putting on their cars these days have more flashiness than class, and merely shine; and that's all. It says, "Hey, look at me... the car wasn't enough! So I had to put these fugly things on to convince you of my coolness..."

Of course, most of the over-kill wheels I see on cars are on these old pimped out junkers, or cadillacs, or BMWs... So all of these cars with these ugly "50 cent" ish rims just degrade the car to, "Ehh, he just got it with the money he made from drugs."

I go to the wheel store and there are very few wheels that have any style and class. Its all chrome, and not a one with a decent design. I like the 19" GT wheel's unintrusive appearance. Why do the wheels need to draw all of the attention? They're just there to smooth over the appearance. The 18" wheels could be better, but perhaps they don't look so bad on the car. These cg pictures don't really show you how they'll really look; and that's all we've got so far.

i think they've chosen a good range of standard rims, thought the GT could have been 19's, especially with the design of the GT 18's. the mix of machined edge and silver spokes look very much "classy muscle", but really, muscle cars are probably more about tyre width than rim size :D

the optional 19's look great, only a little too plain, but awesome once moving.

18" 'challenge' (yuk)
http://www.holden.com.au///images/uploads/wheel_18x18_5spoke_ve1155088976888.jpg


That's the PW2 wheel the G8 comes with, except they aren't painting the spokes black for us. Which is about as stupid as not offering all the wheels Australians are offered in the first place. Like the GTO, the wheels we are getting look dull.

I will be importing Holden wheels again if I get one of these cars.

G8 with Holden Challenge wheels.

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd306/Lichtronamo/modelsplash_6090.jpg

Looks a bit more interesting.

:barf::barf::barf:

This is my first post...gotta start somewhere! I think the info I'd like to know is what size and offset rims will fit on the G8. I'm all about some light and strong forged options. Are 18" wheels necessary to clear the brakes? (I'm really not sure who can answer this unless you have a G8 to play with on hand to measure this stuff. :-))

http://images.carsales.com.au/dealer/carsales/8512710.jpg
These are Boss 20" wheels

http://images.carsales.com.au/dealer/carsales/9142657.jpg
Not sure what.

http://images.carsales.com.au/dealer/carsales/9021056.jpg
OEM Holden 20"

http://images.carsales.com.au/dealer/carsales/9176343.jpg
Same again

http://images.carsales.com.au/dealer/carsales/9163042.jpg
Dunno what

http://images.carsales.com.au/dealer/carsales/8776056.jpg

http://images.carsales.com.au/dealer/carsales/8498851.jpg

Must get VE Ute. Must get VE Ute. Must get VE Ute. I think I had an accident on myself. :boink:

VZ or VE ute?

If I buy a G8 GT I will stick with the standard wheels. Has anyone checked on the price of an 19' tire? They ain't cheap!

VZ or VE ute?

Oops. Fixed.

GM NEEDS to offer the wheels that were on the G8 show car for the GXP:hail:

I think the QS4 wheels looks very nice. Clean, simple, and a classic 5 spoke design. I don't think it looks much different than the much heralded CV8 wheel from the Monaro.
Of all the wheel choices, including the Oz wheels, I think the QS4 looks the classiest.
Personal opinion, of course.

Russ

I'm sorry, but where is the lip on these frickin' wheels? Are you kidding me? Has everyone gone crazy?

You need to be careful when picking wheels, as you probably know. The cheapies are not alloy and are heavier than the stock wheels. The reason for big wheels, aside from the current fashion rage, is low unspring weight to allow the wheel/tire to track bumps more quickly and maximize tread contact with the road surface. They also help acceleration and braking performance by reducing tire rubber weight in sidewalls, and allow less sidewall flex, hence crisper handling. But some of the fancy wheels are not light, so be careful.

This one is by far my favorite wheel.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w163/DCV1NU/ve_ssv_sd_2.jpg
Also get's my vote.

The reason for big wheels, aside from the current fashion rage, is low unspring weight to allow the wheel/tire to track bumps more quickly and maximize tread contact with the road surface. They also help acceleration and braking performance by reducing tire rubber weight in sidewalls, and allow less sidewall flex, hence crisper handling.

I think you have that backwards. Bigger wheels mean more unsprung weight, which means poorer braking and handling.

The GT 19"s don't llook better in person, trust me! I'm going for the HSV's, I love the C4's on my Goat.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q184/sloloco/CIMG2974.jpg

I'm sorry, but where is the lip on these frickin' wheels? Are you kidding me? Has everyone gone crazy?

I agree. My rear wheel drive car should be able to have a nice meaty lip. I don't need my rear wheel drive vehicle to look like a front driver.

I think you have that backwards. Bigger wheels mean more unsprung weight, which means poorer braking and handling.

And poorer acceleration.

Having seen both wheels side by side on 2 different cars there is no comparision. The 19's look much, much better especially on a black car,JMHO

Mr. Sandog, If you didn't edit BlueGoat's post he was correct. You need to read the post and comprehend what it says. It just makes you look stupid not BlueGoat.

I think the v6 wheels look the best. Not a fan of any of them though. Custom 20's for me :patriot:

My GT (picked up last night) with the 18" wheels has Goodyear tires on it. I thought they were all coming through with Bridgestones.

"Actually, I can read, comprehend, and do all the stuff big people do.

The fact is, a set of 20" wheels with 30 series tires will weigh more, not less, than the same type of wheels in 18" form with 40 series tires.

So, sorry, BlueGoat is incorrect on the matter of weight (as are you), though he is less confused about stiff sidewalls, etc."

WRONG!! I went from stock rims and 235/75/16 to 265/45/20 and aluminum rims and saved 2lbs on each wheel. Don't be cheap and buy some good rims. Ignorance is Bliss

Actually, I can read, comprehend, and do all the stuff big people do.

"The fact is, a set of 20" wheels with 30 series tires will weigh more, not less, than the same type of wheels in 18" form with 40 series tires.

So, sorry, BlueGoat is incorrect on the matter of weight (as are you), though he is less confused about stiff sidewalls, etc."

WRONG!! I went from stock rims and 235/75/16 to 265/45/20 and saved 2lbs on each wheel. Don't be cheap and buy some good rims. Ignorance is Bliss

Was that 2lbs with the tires too?

Was that 2lbs with the tires too?

Yes with tire. Less rubber and lighter rim, so where does the added weight come from? I guess HRE, I Forged, FIKSE,Kinesis and CCW make heavy rims. Mr. Sandog has flawed logic. So the stock G8 and GTO tire set up is the lightest rim and tire package you can get. A cast stock rim is lighter than a forged aftermarket rim, I guess:confused:

http://marktg.toyotires.com/file/35.pdf
to compare:tires weight is the same 245/70/16(no 235/75/16 but close) to 265/45/20 both 34lbs and OD off by .2 So if I have a lighter forged rim than the stock cast, I do save weight and get a bigger rim and wider tire. POINT PROVEN

I kind of like the pic of the G8 with the challenge rims, at least on the red.

I do agree that the wheel choices kind of suck, exactly like the dang GTO. :(:(

We are seeing up to 22" wheels on the VE's over here in Oz...

Check out this site...www.directwheels.com.au

You need to be careful when picking wheels, as you probably know. The cheapies are not alloy and are heavier than the stock wheels. The reason for big wheels, aside from the current fashion rage, is low unspring weight to allow the wheel/tire to track bumps more quickly and maximize tread contact with the road surface. They also help acceleration and braking performance by reducing tire rubber weight in sidewalls, and allow less sidewall flex, hence crisper handling. But some of the fancy wheels are not light, so be careful.
Mr. Sandog, If you didn't edit BlueGoat's post he was correct. You need to read the post and comprehend what it says. It just makes you look stupid not BlueGoat.

The highlighted part is the important part. I believe BlueGoat forgot to say that high quality aftermarket rims do what he said. Sometimes you have to be on the same wavelength with the person posting. That makes you look foolish for trying to call them stupid. Sanddog's statement would makes more sense if he would have said "heavier", not "bigger".

I guess HRE, I Forged, FIKSE,Kinesis and CCW make heavy rims.

Go pick up a 19" of any of those wheels & an equal size wheel from another manufacturers. You will find out that is an incorrect statement.

So the stock G8 and GTO tire set up is the lightest rim and tire package you can get. A cast stock rim is lighter than a forged aftermarket rim, I guess:confused:

All GTO owners will tell you that those are some of the heaviest factory rims known to man. They are probably heavier because they have to survive in the outback, not just the pavement.

http://xs125.xs.to/xs125/08125/momostrikeblack807.jpg (http://xs.to)

These are the ones I ordered 19x8 front 19x9.5 rear

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Now that's a sweet lookin rim! What color G8 will it go on?

Look at my other posts I already have them mounted on my black GT

http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1418&highlight=g8902

They all suck to me. Aftermarket is best! x2 but give me some 17's I say.

19" Volk Racing for me.

I prefer some of the OZ wheels. Too bad Tire Rack is the only US distributor.

I like these...
http://images.streetfire.net/photos/0001/40/01/1030410.jpg
WAIT A MINUTE THIS IS MY CAR...:yumyum:

I like these...
http://images.streetfire.net/photos/0001/40/01/1030410.jpg
WAIT A MINUTE THIS IS MY CAR...:yumyum:

What size are the wheels and your offset?

^ you would ;)

When talking about the unsprung weight, the larger wheel will be much heavier. I'll give this example. My 300 which I traded for the g8 had a 17" cast aluminum wheel, the stock wheel and tire weighed 56 pounds. I lowered the 300 with an eibach pro kit and put on a set of american racing rts wheels with a hankook roh 265-35-22. The wheel and tire weighed 85 pounds, thats 29 pounds on each corner. Stopping becomes a problem, although the 300 did have pretty good brakes. Mileage is affected, braking is affected and taking off is affected. It messes with the computer also. I always weigh a tire and wheel before I change, granted the rts wheels were cast aluminum also, but, you would have to pay to get a two piece alloy wheel to save weight. I think in the long run its better to pay a little more for a two piece wheel instead of a cast wheel. It depends on your budget. I was going for the look on my 300, this car performs so much better, I'll probably buy a two piece alloy to save the weight. These cars are worth the extra bucks so you don't sacrifice the performance. I dought too many will try a 22 on this car. The wheel well openings are much smaller then the 300. I think a 19 should be just right. I'll put a little taller tire on the rear for the better look so I don't have to look at the rubber band everyday when I get in the car. I may even do a 18" staggered because you get a better selection of tires and wheels then with the 19. I'm just gonna wait and see what I can get my hands on that will tuck up under the fender wells.

Rippin'6's... Love 'em! What are they and what's the size?

19" Volk Racing for me.

I am leaning towards the Volks, too. :turbonaughtdy_1:

I am going crazy bout this rim issue......6 ....where did you get yours and what size are they?

Can you get the Holden HSVi wheels from anywhere in the USA?

foose nitrous 20's

Not sure where he got them but that is the brand/model/size according to one of his posts.

Can you get the Holden HSVi wheels from anywhere in the USA?

I have turned the interenet inside out looking for those same wheels...no luck. I only found one wheel company (Australia) that even posts a picture of them on their website (WheelKing) but they dont keep them in stock. their website says that they are only available when someone trades them in??? When they do get them, they will probably be 5000 g's US for a set plus shipping all due to supply and demand.

20in 8.5 I wanted 10in width but the guy said that they couldnt do it on that wheel..

And this is all of the size detail that Rippin6's' gave on his wheels...

how much do the stock 19s weigh?

I have turned the interenet inside out looking for those same wheels...no luck. I only found one wheel company (Australia) that even posts a picture of them on their website (WheelKing) but they dont keep them in stock. their website says that they are only available when someone trades them in??? When they do get them, they will probably be 5000 g's US for a set plus shipping all due to supply and demand.

I emailed JHP just to see what they would say. Nice avatar, any more pics from other angles ;) ?

And this is all of the size detail that Rippin6's' gave on his wheels...

Ok..the Tires are Achilles 245/35 zr20 XL. the wheels are Foose Nitrous 20in by 8.5. as far as offset is concerned I don't, I went to my local car customization spot (westcoast motorsports) and I said I want THESE they took care of the things such as bolt pattern and offset but I made sure no spacers were being Used. sorry for not having all the details.

Can you get the Holden HSVi wheels from anywhere in the USA?

No. True HSV wheels only come from Australia. One company that made a name for itself when the GTO was being sold was JHP. They ship from Aus. But, if you plan to buy genuine HSV wheels from anywhere, they will be expensive. How expensive? Like CCW wheels expensive. Fikse wheels expensive.

I emailed JHP just to see what they would say. Nice avatar, any more pics from other angles ;) ?

Thats the only angle I have. I wish she would stand up and peddle faster!

No. True HSV wheels only come from Australia. One company that made a name for itself when the GTO was being sold was JHP. They ship from Aus. But, if you plan to buy genuine HSV wheels from anywhere, they will be expensive. How expensive? Like CCW wheels expensive. Fikse wheels expensive.

Hmmm...I guess I will look at another brand, then. Thanks for the 4-1-1.

I haven't heard anything back yet fom JHP. My car has the 19s and summer tires so in reality I am probably more interested in snow tires and cheap wheels than anything else.

www.tirerack.com (http://www.tirerack.com) now has wheels listed for the G8 GT. www.tires.com (http://www.tires.com) does not.

www.tirerack.com (http://www.tirerack.com) now has wheels listed for the G8 GT. www.tires.com (http://www.tires.com) does not.

wow 151 varieties at tire rack now...only they haven't put a GT picture on the site yet so yo can see them on the car

wow 151 varieties at tire rack now...only they haven't put a GT picture on the site yet so yo can see them on the car

Yeah, where's Ray's car? We know they have the pics!!! :judge:

Sadly, out of Tire Rack's "massive" selection, only 2 stood out (for me).

Bremmer Kraft BR01 Bright Silver (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&showRear=yes&filterSize=&filterFinish=&filterSpecial=&initialPartNumber=BR190520S4579BSML&selectedRear=BR199520S4579BSML&autoMake=Pontiac&autoModel=G8+GT&autoYear=2008&autoModClar=)
ASA JH8 Silver (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&showRear=yes&filterSize=&filterFinish=&filterSpecial=&initialPartNumber=JH8863SML&selectedRear=JH8896SML&autoMake=Pontiac&autoModel=G8+GT&autoYear=2008&autoModClar=)

In both listings, they show a rear fitment for 9.5" wide wheels & P275 wide tires. :gr_devil:

I still love these:

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=261868&d=1204683958

I have a pair of those EVO's but unfortunatly they are the wrong bolt size and I don't know if they look right on the car

Hey guys, i noticed a pic of my car on the first few pages with the HSVi Supersport 20's.

Just thought I would throw up a few more pics of them. I personally really like these rims. The 20" rims really fit this model nicely.. Believe it or not I actually pulled up next to a G8 this morning in the service station (I am in Melbourne Australia) and had a good look over it.. glad to see some good Aussie Muscle cars making their way over to you guys. ;)

Also thought I wouls post some other wheel pics as well.

Cheers.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/hsvi_2.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/Hsvi_Black4.jpg

These are 22"
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/wpmaloo1.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/dumptgts1.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/SSL20628.jpg

I want those wheels^^ on the 4th pic on the black car!!!!! what are they and where can i get them!

Oh I second that, the gunmetal wheels on that black car, GOTTA be mine!!!

Oh I second that, the gunmetal wheels on that black car, GOTTA be mine!!!


They are standard 20" HSV GTS rims..

Here is another pic..

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/dumptgts2.jpg

:drool::hail: I want I want I want!!!! can you get them anywhere aftermarket for the usa GT? will they be the gxp wheels? :yumyum:

found them muhahahaha http://www.jhp.com.au/pontiac_g8_wheels.php

really good stuff there thanks dede

***wait how you buy them!!! Nooooooooooooooo

found them muhahahaha http://www.jhp.com.au/pontiac_g8_wheels.php

really good stuff there thanks dede

***wait how you buy them!!! Nooooooooooooooo

If you want anything that says HSV, take out a second mortgage on your home. Most HSV wheels for the GTO were $3K or more per set. Plus, I don't think HSV is doing gunmetal paint for the wheels. They do come as a dark grey, but not "gunmetal" dark. www.hsv.com.au

yerp expensive. this is my email response:

Thank you for your enquiry.The genuine GM HSV GTS wheels ( 20 x 8 (f) and 20 x 9.5 (r) ) to suit yourG8 are $4370 USD shipped.

yerp expensive. this is my email response:

Thank you for your enquiry.The genuine GM HSV GTS wheels ( 20 x 8 (f) and 20 x 9.5 (r) ) to suit yourG8 are $4370 USD shipped.

You still need tires on top of that....and 20's for cars are VERY expensive.

Yer so thats another what...1500 so all in all $5870

I think ill pass :(

Yer so thats another what...1500 so all in all $5870

I think ill pass :(

Try another $1800+ for decent tires.

yerp expensive. this is my email response:

Thank you for your enquiry.The genuine GM HSV GTS wheels ( 20 x 8 (f) and 20 x 9.5 (r) ) to suit yourG8 are $4370 USD shipped.

Thats a damn shame !!!

Wait for the knockoffs.

Yeah it is a bummer they cost so much.. then your shipping on top of that.. The OEM tyres that come on these 20's are at least $700 (AUS) per corner. Also the HSV rims are a larger diameter at the rear..

Shame though cause my mate here just sold his ones he had.. $4500 Aussie dollars for the lot.

Rears.. Bridgestone 275 x 30 x 20 RE050 Tyres
Fronts.. with Bridgestone 245 x 35 x 20 RE050 Tyres

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i227/Kiwi_K1200S/GTSx5.jpg

Damn theyd be perfect, perfect size and look.

how about these on metallic gray in staggered, 19 by 10 with 35 mm offset and 19 by 8 with 42 mm offset.

erm.. I dunno, I'm not a fan of patern wheels like that. But im sure id like them in person.

the ROH Mantis is a very similar design, just with more "twisted" spokes

http://www.appeltech.com/gto/gto1.jpg
http://news.windingroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/HSV-GTS-f-3-4.jpg

Wish these were on the US GT version! Now, I see everyone else agrees...

To each his/her own, but those wheels don't get me excited.

I really like the style of wheels on HokieSean24's car.

I want those wheels^^ on the 4th pic on the black car!!!!! what are they and where can i get them!

These???

http://image.motortrend.com/f/auto_shows/coverage/new_york/8438716/112_2008_new_york_auto_show_20z+2009_pontiac_g8_GX P+wheel.jpg

I can live with the GT wheels, I plan on getting the GT. I do like the 19's, but I wasn't thinking I'd get the sport package. I was afraid that when you start optioning this thing up, you'll land just shy of 40K


Paid 31K including 1k loyalty cash bask Blk Gt 6.0 Sunroof ,Sport And :pir_flag:Premium Pkg .Car list for 32,795 loaded , bestcar for the price pn the PLANET!

hi all ,just thought i would show my 20" wheels on my S/C Calais

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh245/A192K/Vertini.jpg

19" Volk Racing for me.

I like those. Some photoshop work would be nice. On a gray G8..:wink2:

Those hsv wheels are sick. Contact Doug at Factory Reproductions in California. He produces all the replicas, and I recently got him to produce the 300c srt8 wheels in 22's....here in august. If you show him there is enough interest, you should be able to get them made, and they won't be too expensive.

yerp expensive. this is my email response:

Thank you for your enquiry.The genuine GM HSV GTS wheels ( 20 x 8 (f) and 20 x 9.5 (r) ) to suit yourG8 are $4370 USD shipped.

Hey guys just got onto the site here through searching for wheels ironicly i'm looking at buying ve volce` wheels our first choice was going to be the ve gts wheels but our best mate bought them for his vz clubsport r8 so can't get them now anyway getting to the point they're not that dear not sure on shipping costs mind you here's a link the first link has international pricing so might be an option for you guys the second link are second hands but are stamped with hsv logo so maybe they're originals not sure
http://holmart.com.au/online/category16_1.htm

http://www.wheelking.com.au/Home/tabid/179/Default.aspx

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/HSV-GTS-VE-20-INCH-WHEELS-X-5-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ260246078548QQihZ016QQcategoryZ43 953QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

oh while i'm here is anyone handy with photoshop this is my car and these are an option i'm looking at putting on my car
sorry about the angle only photos i have atm

Choices, choices, choices....
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk125/GeeAte/Picture087.jpg

Tire rack says the oz ultraleggera's will fit. Bad ass rims. Nice and light.

http://www.speck-tuning.de/sod_data/basis/oz_neu_2006/oz_ultraleggera_(gs).jpg

hi all ,just thought i would show my 20" wheels on my S/C Calais

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh245/A192K/Vertini.jpg

Nice wheels Paul. :judge:


cheers

I have found that www.superbuytires.com is a great website for tire and wheel selection. They are a little pricey, but a great website to make choices from. Unfortunately they do not have a G8 in their list, but you can select a GTO and see what will fit on it.

The Oz look nice. I hope they aren't too busy.

Nice wheels Paul. :judge:


cheers

Thanks Mate,due to offsets i had to change to this set,they will do till i have a set of custom mades.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh245/A192K/OZSanRemo.jpg

Very nice; classy!!

how about these on metallic gray in staggered, 19 by 10 with 35 mm offset and 19 by 8 with 42 mm offset.
Thats what I will be getting. They are KMC 187's.
front 20x8.5 os 42mm
rear 20x10 os 48mm

Yeah it is a bummer they cost so much.. then your shipping on top of that.. The OEM tyres that come on these 20's are at least $700 (AUS) per corner. Also the HSV rims are a larger diameter at the rear..

Shame though cause my mate here just sold his ones he had.. $4500 Aussie dollars for the lot.

Rears.. Bridgestone 275 x 30 x 20 RE050 Tyres
Fronts.. with Bridgestone 245 x 35 x 20 RE050 Tyres

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i227/Kiwi_K1200S/GTSx5.jpg

yum. man, i wish the would offer those here in the US

Nice and simple though

so im on the pontiac site right now, what wheel is the Ek943?

http://www.gmaccessorieszone.com/index.php?id=133&tx_gmshopb2b_pi1[year]=2009&tx_gmshopb2b_pi1[division_name]=Pontiac&tx_gmshopb2b_pi1[vehicle_name]=G8&tx_gmshopb2b_pi1[sub_product_group]=19%20inch%20Wheel%20-%20EK943&tx_gmshopb2b_pi1[type]=gm_wheels

Heres a good picture of the Ultraleggras

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/ultra.jpg

Heres a good picture of the Ultraleggras



Are those the same as the ones in the first post? I thought they looked too VW. But the pic of the OZ ones look awesome. Wonder what they would look like with a red powder coat on a black G8?

Master-at-Arms;78786']Are those the same as the ones in the first post? I thought they looked too VW. But the pic of the OZ ones look awesome. Wonder what they would look like with a red powder coat on a black G8?

Yea they are the same wheels as in my first post.

Does anyone have an idea of how much the stock, 19" wheels weigh?

I ordered these ones today from a local distributor but in black with a polished lip in 20's

they put the display 20 on my car so I could get a feel for what they looked like.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b316/05GT/sport-chrome.jpg

these are chrome but I ordered the black with polished lip

Does anyone have an idea of how much the stock, 19" wheels weigh?

I just shipped 4 wheels with tires and they were around 38 lbs each.

Thats what I will be getting. They are KMC 187's.
front 20x8.5 os 42mm
rear 20x10 os 48mm


I am interested in knowing if you got your wheels yet. If so, what tire sizes?

I am collecting data on offset vs wheel size. I am not sure if your 48mm offset is enough.

thanks for your help

mike
dms

I am running 20x9 (thought 8.5 but just checked invoice) front with a 40 offset and a 20x10 rear with 55 offset. Tires are Nitto Invo 255/35/20 front and 285/30/20 rear. Been on for almost a week with no problems.
My initial try was 20x9 front and back with 35 offset. Had rubbing on rear quarter when suspension loaded up with 255 and 285 sizes.

I think the GT wheels look just fine in the pictures. The problem with wheels is not cheap vs expensive.... Its class vs no class.. Conservative vs ghetto...

Some of these "awesome" wheel designs I see people putting on their cars these days have more flashiness than class, and merely shine; and that's all. It says, "Hey, look at me... the car wasn't enough! So I had to put these fugly things on to convince you of my coolness..."

Of course, most of the over-kill wheels I see on cars are on these old pimped out junkers, or cadillacs, or BMWs... So all of these cars with these ugly "50 cent" ish rims just degrade the car to, "Ehh, he just got it with the money he made from drugs."

I go to the wheel store and there are very few wheels that have any style and class. Its all chrome, and not a one with a decent design. I like the 19" GT wheel's unintrusive appearance. Why do the wheels need to draw all of the attention? They're just there to smooth over the appearance. The 18" wheels could be better, but perhaps they don't look so bad on the car. These cg pictures don't really show you how they'll really look; and that's all we've got so far.


This comment was wrong on so many levels. Ghetto ish 50 cent-ish, "Ehh, he just got it with the money he made from drugs."... That's just being ignorant.

This comment was wrong on so many levels. Ghetto ish 50 cent-ish, "Ehh, he just got it with the money he made from drugs."... That's just being ignorant.

Truth hurts.

so im on the pontiac site right now, what wheel is the Ek943?

http://www.gmaccessorieszone.com/index.php?id=133&tx_gmshopb2b_pi1[year]=2009&tx_gmshopb2b_pi1[division_name]=Pontiac&tx_gmshopb2b_pi1[vehicle_name]=G8&tx_gmshopb2b_pi1[sub_product_group]=19%20inch%20Wheel%20-%20EK943&tx_gmshopb2b_pi1[type]=gm_wheels
this is all i found

http://www.g8board.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-3979.html

Truth hurts.

What's the truth behind that comment?

What does drug money have to do with rims?

ignorance hurts.

http://www.ls1-australia.com/vetuning/madison2.jpg

I'm partial to this style of wheel, gives an executive-style look. I am also enamoured of the concept wheels. There is a V6 G8 with some nice aftermarket wheels at Southgate Pontiac here in Edmonton, I'll get a picture later today.

http://www.ls1-australia.com/vetuning/madison2.jpg

I'm partial to this style of wheel, gives an executive-style look. I am also enamoured of the concept wheels. There is a V6 G8 with some nice aftermarket wheels at Southgate Pontiac here in Edmonton, I'll get a picture later today.
Those look pretty good, bet they would look good in black too. I think that is actually a picture of the Monaro GTS and not the G8 because the side opening is much bigger than on the G8. Check it out from page 5 of this thread: http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=540&page=5

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/Hsvi_Black1.jpg

this guy had his 'supersport's shadow chromed, looks awesome with the black stripes



Wow! I need more pictures of this setup....anyone?

19" Volk Racing for me.

I have Volks on my 350Z (TE37s in gunmetal). Do any of the volks actually fit the G8? They are amazing wheels.

I just shipped 4 wheels with tires and they were around 38 lbs each.

Is that really possible? TireRack lists the stock tires (19") as weighing 28 lbs themselves! Surely these stock rims weigh ~25 lbs on top of that, right?


http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?make=Bridgestone&model=Potenza+RE050A&partnum=44WR9RE050AV3&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&place=2

I found another thread that said the 19" wheels are 28 lbs themself - that seems reasonable.

Total weight is 56 lbs. 28 for the tire and 28 for the rim.

Me too! Anyone know what manufacturer makes these?

This one is by far my favorite wheel.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w163/DCV1NU/ve_ssv_sd_2.jpg

Those look like AXIS wheels?

So I am looking at a staggered set of Vertini Hennessey 20 inch rim. The front is a 20x8.5 with an 35mm offset and the rear is a 20x10 also with a 35mm offset. From what i've been reading the rear will rub. Is this the case? Does anyone have any other info on this?

Thanks

So I am looking at a staggered set of Vertini Hennessey 20 inch rim. The front is a 20x8.5 with an 35mm offset and the rear is a 20x10 also with a 35mm offset. From what i've been reading the rear will rub. Is this the case? Does anyone have any other info on this?

Thanks

If your offset is correct (~50mm-60mm) then you will be okay...35mm offset on a 10" rim is not enough.

Me too! Anyone know what manufacturer makes these?

Make: DTM

Model: Shinne

http://www.dtm.co.nz

:wink2:

Mr. Sandog, If you didn't edit BlueGoat's post he was correct. You need to read the post and comprehend what it says. It just makes you look stupid not BlueGoat.

It's not just the overall weight of the tire and wheel. If you have 18" wheels & tires compared to say 20" wheels and tires and they both weigh exactly the same, the 18" tires & wheels will have less unsprung weight (the lever principle in reverse). And realistically speaking, 18" tires & wheels are about as large as you need to go for the best combo of weight and handling and keeping the unsprung weight low (on a street car). That's why I got the 18" wheels which I really like by the way. If they offered 17" wheels & tires, I probably would have gone that way.

If you really want your car to attract attention ... but slow it down to the max, get 20" or larger wheels and tires. Your goal will be achieved!

Me too! Anyone know what manufacturer makes these?

This one is by far my favorite wheel.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w163/DCV1NU/ve_ssv_sd_2.jpg


Anybody know what kind of an offset this wheel might have? I'm looking for a flush style front with a DEEP dish rear? Kinda ignorant to wheels, but I have one figured out but trying to do my homework on what dimensions... Any input is appreciated.

i'd like the low down on fitments for the G8 as well...

if we went with a 10" wide in the rear, what size tire would that support and still fit the car without modifications... what offsets should we be looking for...?

i'd like to do something like those DTM Shines too, but they only offer 20x9 and 20x10... and i'd really like to do the staggered setup pictured above...

I know a 275/30/20 on a 20x10" involves getting the rear guards rolled slightly and thats with Tein coilovers which give a little extra room compared to the stock FE2 suspension ours come with -

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k37/Deano_22/EXCESSV/2008/IMG_4056.jpg

That picture alone is the reason why i'll run 10" on a 275 in the rear when i get around to it.

These are DTMs but i'm unsure on the name but when i find it i will put it up. I apologise for both being pictures of 22x9 and 22x10, theres a fascination with getting 22s under the guards of VEs here in australia at the moment -

http://www.directwheels.com.au/images/stories/commodorecars/commodore%20with%20dtm%202.jpg

These are DTM Kubicas but again could only find a picture with 22" but still 10" in the rear -

http://www.directwheels.com.au/images/stories/commodorecars/dtm.jpg

i'd like the low down on fitments for the G8 as well...

if we went with a 10" wide in the rear, what size tire would that support and still fit the car without modifications... what offsets should we be looking for...?

i'd like to do something like those DTM Shines too, but they only offer 20x9 and 20x10... and i'd really like to do the staggered setup pictured above...


I dont have any pictures from the back but I have 285/30/20's on rear with a 55 offset and no rub or need to roll the fenders. I am not lowered at this point. If I didnt have them off for winter I would get some pictures.

Probably a stupid question, but can you get the V6 wheels on the GT? I kind of like those...

Anyone have pictures of this car with CCWs or HREs?

Anyone have pictures of this car with CCWs or HREs?

Do a search...there is at least one of each on this forum.

Probably a stupid question, but can you get the V6 wheels on the GT? I kind of like those...

Not as an option, but the will fit. They are the same size as the stock GT 18s. You might try the For Sale section for someone selling some take offs. I'm with you, I think the V6 wheels look nice. I was trying to find a set to use for winter wheels, but ended up buying a set of 19s and will use my stock 18s for winter.

mac

This one is by far my favorite wheel.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w163/DCV1NU/ve_ssv_sd_2.jpg

Those are sweet. I'm pricing some that look kinda like those...

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/Hsvi_Black1.jpg

this guy had his 'supersport's shadow chromed, looks awesome with the black stripes

I like the shadow chromed look with the white. I was looking at some a lot like these but with a bit of lip on them. This looks really good, but I wouldn't get the stripe.

we have to hold something back can't give you all the good stuff.
One of the better wheels that i have seen from HSV is the ones fitted to the W427 thats the one with the 7 Ltr eng also the clubby and GTS rims look good as well

These are DTM Kubicas but again could only find a picture with 22" but still 10" in the rear -

http://www.directwheels.com.au/images/stories/commodorecars/dtm.jpg

I want these. Is there anywhere in the US that these are sold. Anyway i can get a price on them?

What ever happened to the G8 acc rims ?

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/jerry8216/SSPX0027.jpg



my g8

http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu297/jerry8216/SSPX0027.jpg



my g8

Nice! Dimensions?

20 10/5 rear 20 8/5 front pedders lowering springs

my g8

That looks SWEET man, well done!! :D

I wonder if anyone has done ccw classics or M3 csl reps yet.

GSPOT:

What kind of wheels are those make/model? Dimensions? And do you have the car lowered? It looks really good.

Those are some of the best I've seen.

Does anyone know for a fact 09 Cadillac CTS-V has same wheel bolt pattern and offset specs. as the G8?
Thanks LJ

Was informed by someone in GM that the CTS-V wheel specs are:
19X9.0 51mm O/S 120X5XM14
19X9.5 56mm O/S 120X5XM14

I wonder if anyone has done ccw classics or M3 csl reps yet.


No classics have been done. The SP500 and SP510's have been done. We are doing a drag pack for a G8 now that will run classics, but cosmetically they just wouldn't look right in standard sizes.

Melissa
CCW

Tire rack says the oz ultraleggera's will fit. Bad ass rims. Nice and light.

http://www.speck-tuning.de/sod_data/basis/oz_neu_2006/oz_ultraleggera_(gs).jpg

Have a set coming for my white GXP.

Lighter than stock, reasonably priced, black lugs on the way, would have been nice if also offered in 19x9 or 19x9.5 for out back. NBD, 19x8 all the way round.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3392380386_19507b2dc3.jpg

Hey -- side note here - I read in the rules that I need to have 20 posts in order to post to the FS / WTB areas, and I have 23 posts so far ... hopefully I won't get nicked for asking this here instead:

I have a GT and am looking to purchase qty 4 of the N87 rims for my car.

Do any users on here with the V6 have aftermarket rims and have their good-condition N87 rims that they might want to get rid of?

PM me if you do, maybe we can work out a deal.

looking for these http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/images/lightduty/wheels/2008-g8-n87.jpgas my winter rims for this coming winter.

--zepcom

VMR Wheels Style V710 FRONT: 19x8.5 +35mm w/ 245/40/19
REAR:19x9.5 +45mm 275/35/19

http://members.cox.net/pic20/g810.JPG
http://members.cox.net/pic20/g815.JPG
http://members.cox.net/pic20/g88.JPG
http://members.cox.net/pic20/g816.JPG
http://members.cox.net/pic20/g820.JPG

Update on my V6 rims -

Bought them and had all 4 RS-A tires mounted and Road Force Balanced for $60 complete -- quite a deal IMHO.

Here's two pics. Too bad they didn't offer the V6 rims on the GT, I would have even paid more for them if they were available.

I'm keeping my GT rims for winter tires.

http://www.g8board.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=46&pictureid=560

http://www.g8board.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=46&pictureid=561

Was informed by someone in GM that the CTS-V wheel specs are:
19X9.0 51mm O/S 120X5XM14
19X9.5 56mm O/S 120X5XM14
NOT my car, caught this one at the dealership. Took some pics just to post here.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2420/3529944428_f3a93c1d8c_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2212/3529944670_06e3fab369_b.jpg

These are 20 x 8.5, 45 mm offset black/polished HSV W427-style wheels with 255/35 Eagle GT tires. I got them from Australia. They are available in Silver, Hyperblack and is, black/polished. They have rim and spoke clearance for GXP or any of the HSV VE brakes.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-11/65524/g8005.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-11/65524/g8023.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-11/65524/g8027.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/MrFingPink/G8010.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/MrFingPink/G8011.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/MrFingPink/G8012.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/MrFingPink/G8010.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/MrFingPink/G8011.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/MrFingPink/G8012.jpg
Don't make us beg......
Size, width, offset, lowered, any rubbing?
Thanks!

This one is by far my favorite wheel.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w163/DCV1NU/ve_ssv_sd_2.jpgLike the title states, where can I buy a set of these wheels and who makes them? Thanks for any and all replies.

I know I posted photos of the wheels from Matt at Wheelworx in Australia before but I've just converted my GT front brakes to GXP units and wanted to show how these wheels look the larger rotors and calipers. I got the GXP brake kit from Greg at Pace Performance.

The wheels are 20 x 8.5 with 45mm offset. The rotors are 355 mm (14"). The tires are Goodyear Eagle GT A/S in 255/35-20.

These wheels easliy accept the GXP brakes. They will also accept the HSV brakes. The OEM G8 18" and 19" Sport Package wheels will NOT fit with these calipers.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-11/65524/DSCN0281_1359.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-11/65524/DSCN0282_1360.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-11/65524/DSCN0283_1361.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-11/65524/DSCN0284_1362.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-11/65524/DSCN0285_1363.JPG

Like the title states, where can I buy a set of these wheels and who makes them? Thanks for any and all replies.

They are called R1 and are available in 20 x 8.5 and 20 x 10.0 so a deep dish on the rear. I think Wheelworx in Australia sells them for $495 USD per wheel plus freight.

They are called R1 and are available in 20 x 8.5 and 20 x 10.0 so a deep dish on the rear. I think Wheelworx in Australia sells them for $495 USD per wheel plus freight.


I would like a decent deep lip look for 19s or 20s.
I tried some DRIFZ wheels that I loved and they didn't fit. The offset was to low.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3347284

Hey gents,
Doing research as I'm hoping to enter your exclusive club in six months or so. Aside from tint, wheels are a must for me. I've been thinking of these

http://www.wheelwarehouse.com/images/Product/medium/757.jpg

Beyern 5 19x8.5 all the way around.
Available offsets are 15, 30, and 40 - what's suggested? Anyone already have them? Also, anyone have a good summer tire recommendation?

Like the title states, where can I buy a set of these wheels and who makes them? Thanks for any and all replies.

http://www.dtm.co.nz/wheels/view/wheel/26/dtm-shine/

"Actually, I can read, comprehend, and do all the stuff big people do.

The fact is, a set of 20" wheels with 30 series tires will weigh more, not less, than the same type of wheels in 18" form with 40 series tires.

So, sorry, BlueGoat is incorrect on the matter of weight (as are you), though he is less confused about stiff sidewalls, etc."

WRONG!! I went from stock rims and 235/75/16 to 265/45/20 and aluminum rims and saved 2lbs on each wheel. Don't be cheap and buy some good rims. Ignorance is Bliss
Yes ignorance obviously is blissful for you friend

now let me interject a little physics and logic into this "argument"

logical portion-
what makes you honestly think if you got the exact same aluminum rims in an 18" version that it would weigh more than the 20's you bought?

I think you are missing the fact that while the stock 18's may be heavier, that does not correlate to all wheels >18" are heavier.

simple logical example- Why do you think most drag cars remove their expensive cruising 17/18/19"+ wheels in favor of weld 15x3.5 fronts and 15x8 or 15x10 rears for the drag strip?


Now for the physics

assuming in some asinine world that two identical style wheels of different diameters weighed the same..

wheel A 22" wheel @ say 9kg
r=11 inch(.2794 meters)
wheel B 18" wheel @ 9kg
r=9 inch(.2286 meters)
wheel c 15" wheel @ 9kg
r=7.5 inch(.1905 meters)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/math/8/f/d/8fd728988b0b1704566656584a280601.png

moment of inertia =I
for a hollow cylinder which somewhat approximates the reality given they have approx the same center mass since they share a bolt pattern and should be the same style wheel, the majority of the difference between the mass distro would be dependent on the radius r yielding the distance of the rim of the wheel from the axis of rotation. So subtracting out the areas similar in mass it would yield a situation close to that of a hollow cylinder

for the 22" wheel
I= 9kg*.2794^2= .703 kg/m^2
for the 18" wheel
I= 9kg*.2286^2= .470kg/m^2
for the 15" wheel
I= 9kg*.1905^2= .327kg/m^2

now, lets look at the definition of moment of inertia
"is a measure of an object's resistance to changes in its rotation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotation) rate. It is the rotational analog of mass (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass). That is, it is the inertia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inertia) of a rigid rotating body with respect to its rotation."
Now the way I(and any other individual with any knowledge of physic's) would read this is that the higher the moment of inertia of a given object the more force it would take to accelerate said object at a given rate.

Tirerack just delivered my set of 19" MSW Type 16 Black/Red with Blizzak LM-25's.

I think they will look sweet on my LR 2009.
Will post pictures once they are on. Gotta wait for the temp to drop a few more degrees before I put on the winter shoes!

Not very good at photography but I thought I would post anyway

DPE S-15 Wheels
3 Peace 20x10.5R +46 offset
3 Peace 20x9F +38 offset
Finish: Satin Black with polished lips
2" lip Front
3" lip Rear

Falken FK452 Tires
245/35/20 Front
285/30/20 Rear

http://home.comcast.net/~ron_lewis/DSC04393.jpg

Hey Twenty.......r u still trying to sell ur DPE's???

Hey Twenty.......r u still trying to sell ur DPE's???

Well, no one wanted to give me what I was asking so I decided to keep them.

Yes ignorance obviously is blissful for you friend

now let me interject a little physics and logic into this "argument"

logical portion-
what makes you honestly think if you got the exact same aluminum rims in an 18" version that it would weigh more than the 20's you bought?

I think you are missing the fact that while the stock 18's may be heavier, that does not correlate to all wheels >18" are heavier.

simple logical example- Why do you think most drag cars remove their expensive cruising 17/18/19"+ wheels in favor of weld 15x3.5 fronts and 15x8 or 15x10 rears for the drag strip?


Now for the physics

assuming in some asinine world that two identical style wheels of different diameters weighed the same..

wheel A 22" wheel @ say 9kg
r=11 inch(.2794 meters)
wheel B 18" wheel @ 9kg
r=9 inch(.2286 meters)
wheel c 15" wheel @ 9kg
r=7.5 inch(.1905 meters)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/math/8/f/d/8fd728988b0b1704566656584a280601.png

moment of inertia =I
for a hollow cylinder which somewhat approximates the reality given they have approx the same center mass since they share a bolt pattern and should be the same style wheel, the majority of the difference between the mass distro would be dependent on the radius r yielding the distance of the rim of the wheel from the axis of rotation. So subtracting out the areas similar in mass it would yield a situation close to that of a hollow cylinder

for the 22" wheel
I= 9kg*.2794^2= .703 kg/m^2
for the 18" wheel
I= 9kg*.2286^2= .470kg/m^2
for the 15" wheel
I= 9kg*.1905^2= .327kg/m^2

now, lets look at the definition of moment of inertia
"is a measure of an object's resistance to changes in its rotation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotation) rate. It is the rotational analog of mass (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass). That is, it is the inertia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inertia) of a rigid rotating body with respect to its rotation."
Now the way I(and any other individual with any knowledge of physic's) would read this is that the higher the moment of inertia of a given object the more force it would take to accelerate said object at a given rate.

That's why you have to buy these:
http://www.hrewheels.com/wheels/series.php?q=/CARBON/CF40/

Like the title states, where can I buy a set of these wheels and who makes them? Thanks for any and all replies.

The wheels in the picture are DTM Shine. Similar to models from Axis, R1, and a few others. DTM also makes the Flare which also has a very nice deep lip.

QUESTION: has anyone been able to find DTM wheels available in the USA or even get anyone from DTM or somewhere overseas to even email them back with info??? I'm having a difficult time tracking these down.

Just mounted my new wheels up last night, they are 22" Asanti 143's
went with 8.5 front with 1" lip and 9.5 rear with 3+ lip in rear. I went with this wheel because it is almost identical to stock just bigger.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa261/midwestimages/asantisandnelly.jpg

hey guys im really having a hard time choosing what wheels to throw on my car, every time i think i find one then i second guess myself so if i could get an outside opinion on these wheels..... http://www.maaswheels.com/images/028B_M28.jpg my car is white hot with black windows, thanks for the help

Thosen Maas wheels are sweet, similar to the Zenetti Masquerade but reversed.

20x 8.5 20x10

20x 8.5 20x10
can't go wrong there, tsw makes a very good wheel and they don't charge for staggered off sets.

Anyone have info or a picture with the Camaro 18in black Heritage wheels on a G8?

Anyone have info or a picture with the Camaro 18in black Heritage wheels on a G8?

anyone? i am looking to get these as a winter set, but would like to know if they work, better with a picture.

I got a set of the wheels.
test fitted it on the front today.
here are the pictures, the wheel is half in narrower, and with the off set still sits just like the G8 wheel to the fender. The is about half in more space between the strut and the wheel compared to the G8 wheels.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v666/kutza/Pontiac%20G8/th_SDC10483.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v666/kutza/Pontiac%20G8/?action=view&current=SDC10483.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v666/kutza/Pontiac%20G8/th_SDC10482.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v666/kutza/Pontiac%20G8/?action=view&current=SDC10482.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v666/kutza/Pontiac%20G8/th_SDC10484.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v666/kutza/Pontiac%20G8/?action=view&current=SDC10484.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v666/kutza/Pontiac%20G8/th_SDC10485.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v666/kutza/Pontiac%20G8/?action=view&current=SDC10485.jpg) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v666/kutza/Pontiac%20G8/th_SDC10486.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v666/kutza/Pontiac%20G8/?action=view&current=SDC10486.jpg)

I swapped my 18s for my dad's 19s (both 2009 G8 GTs) at the dealer, and they told me I had to reprogram the computer to account for the TPMS and ABS. The fee was outrageous, like $250 X 2. My question, was this BS or is this truly necessary. I can understand the TPMS since they both run at different pressures, but affecting the ABS??

BS what they charged you for is reprogramming TPMS.and swapping 8 wheels this is common at the dealer.because the techs get straight commission.

Whiteg8gt09 hope to see you at our upcoming southeast meet!

I like these alot!