For tires I'm thinking 295/35-18 in the rear and 255/40-18 in the front would fit nicely.

I know the lug pattern is 5-120, what does the offset/backspacing?

Are there any other criteria that need to be taken into consideration?

Yes, tire pressure monitoring.

And room for the brakes. A whjeel can be right size, pattern, ofgfset, but be thicker material and rub on brake parts.

So what would be good widths...18 x 9 front and 18 x 10 rear?

Right now, I'd say that 8.5" front/9.5" rear to be safe. That would let the 295 tires fit properly. But, always remember, once the tire gets mounted to the rim, most wheel companies won't accept returns.

We have been making the wheels for the G8 as a Holden Commodore in Australia. Like we have done with the GTO, we are the "GOT TO" people for the G8, for wheels and tires. We already have wheels on the floor in a range from 17" to 20". Widths range from 8" to 10". Some of the wheels are already listed on the site.

We have been making the wheels for the G8 as a Holden Commodore in Australia. Like we have done with the GTO, we are the "GOT TO" people for the G8, for wheels and tires. We already have wheels on the floor in a range from 17" to 20". Widths range from 8" to 10". Some of the wheels are already listed on the site.

I'm guessing that we're gonna be seeing more of the ROH Drift R. :gr_jest: I don't expect you to sell many sets of 17" wheels to G8 owners. :p

We have been making the wheels for the G8 as a Holden Commodore in Australia. Like we have done with the GTO, we are the "GOT TO" people for the G8, for wheels and tires. We already have wheels on the floor in a range from 17" to 20". Widths range from 8" to 10". Some of the wheels are already listed on the site.

So could someone in theory order a set of wheels for the G8 right now? I plan on getting 19s with the G8 and would need a winter set. The Drift Rs are pretty nice for winter wheels, but there isn't much else out there. It looks like I probably wouldn't be able to get a car here till mid March, which is when I put on the summer wheels.

Have a look at www.roh.com.au
or
http://www.mullinswheels.com.au/wheel-matching.asp?Vehicles=Holden

Yes, the Drift-R will be available for the G8, as well as some others including a new 20" wheel. The 20 inch wheels are not on the floor yet and not on the site at the moment. We are taking pre-orders for all other G8 wheels now.
http://www.groupawheels.com/Catalog.aspx?category=3a1e0d41-e494-4564-823f-79e2c786df7d&sub=2fc90cf9-8d2d-4cec-889a-c71578d9200f

Yes, the Drift-R will be available for the G8, as well as some others including a new 20" wheel. The 20 inch wheels are not on the floor yet and not on the site at the moment. We are taking pre-orders for all other G8 wheels now.
http://www.groupawheels.com/Catalog.aspx?category=3a1e0d41-e494-4564-823f-79e2c786df7d&sub=2fc90cf9-8d2d-4cec-889a-c71578d9200f

Thanks. Now i just need a car. This tagging seems more difficult than you would expect!

Yes, the Drift-R will be available for the G8, as well as some others including a new 20" wheel. The 20 inch wheels are not on the floor yet and not on the site at the moment. We are taking pre-orders for all other G8 wheels now.
http://www.groupawheels.com/Catalog.aspx?category=3a1e0d41-e494-4564-823f-79e2c786df7d&sub=2fc90cf9-8d2d-4cec-889a-c71578d9200f


any chance in the future you'll be offering the drift R black's in staggerd 19" sets?

what did they use on the show car with the 20's ?? anybody know..Rob

Yes, the Drift-R will be available for the G8, as well as some others including a new 20" wheel. The 20 inch wheels are not on the floor yet and not on the site at the moment. We are taking pre-orders for all other G8 wheels now.
http://www.groupawheels.com/Catalog.aspx?category=3a1e0d41-e494-4564-823f-79e2c786df7d&sub=2fc90cf9-8d2d-4cec-889a-c71578d9200f

I'm sorry, $1K per wheel is a lot more than I am going to pay.

I'm sorry, $1K per wheel is a lot more than I am going to pay.

If you read the description it shows how many are included in the "quantity."



ROH Drift R Wheels for 2008-Present Pontiac G8
Drift R
SCARALLO CUSTOM WHEELS hits you when you least expect it yet again, with a Rotatable wheel combination for your Pontiac G8.
In stock now (4)19x8
SCARALLO - ROH Wheels Wheels (sets of 4) /
Condition:New



So in this case "1" in the quantity field = 4 wheels. :wiggle:

Ah, gotcha. Not so bad then. Thanks for the correction.

what did they use on the show car with the 20's ?? anybody know..Rob

If you are talking about the original G8 show car, it was the HSV wheels:

http://www.hsv.com.au/Cars/ESeries/gts/gts.asp

http://wheelking.com.au/Wheels/tabid/196/ctl/ViewItem/mid/649/item/392/Default.aspx

Chip

So how long before makes a sticky of definitive maximum sizes?

I personally want some fat tire 18's... nothing short of 285mm rears.
Mmm... that'd be quite nice. hunkered low on some beefy tires.

So how long before makes a sticky of definitive maximum sizes?

Whenever someone gets a car in their hands. :gr_jest:

Whenever someone gets a car in their hands. :gr_jest:

So, some peeps got the car.....what's up with wheels?

Who makes them, will they fit, etc. :wall:

Here is a site where I found a lot of 5X120 its on a ebay store though

Prices are good for 18 and 19's

http://stores.ebay.com/Nates-Wheels/CompanyBackground.html

He's out of Minnesota

I am interested in getting Holden HSV wheels for my G8 and my GTO (bought the goat new in 06 and just had to replace tires due to the dreaded STRUT RUB...but that is another story for another forum). Any good places that sell these wheels at a reasonable price? Found wheel king via google search. any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!