Mac424

would these wheels fit our cars and what do you think about them??

http://www.elites-wholesale.com/Shop...id/0/SFV/32431

gnuts

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Wheels look pretty nice. Not sure what that bolt pattern is. I know it should be 5x114.5
You should confirm on that.

nf3d0149ab

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Won't fit...like gnuts said...not the right bolt pattern.

Mac424

i didn't think they would but the web site has a screwed up bolt pattern system and i'm not sure any of the wheels the show when you put in the car model would fit

just thought i would ask because the price was right and i need some rims bad!

nf3d0149ab

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Ever look for used?

Craigslist or the Black Market here on Acurazine?

Onese1f

I just took a look at that site and it doesn't look like any of the selections under "18 inch wheels" have the right bolt pattern..

Mac424

i just found another site that said the cl"s bolt pattern was 5x4.5

princelybug

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Close! But the actual bolt pattern is 5x144.3!

97BlackAckCL

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try another site

Mac424

ok 1 last question, for an 18x7.5 wheel would a 53 or a 45 offset be better

thanks a lot guys really appreciate all the help

nf3d0149ab

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+45 is the stock offset.

So that would be better.

Mac424

i thought so but wasnt sure im looking at a set of enkeis that have the 5x114.3 bolt pattern and has both offsets. enkeis website recommends the 53

nf3d0149ab

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Nah...go with +45 if you have a choice.

n0rm

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5 x 114.3 is the same as 5 x 4.5, 114.3 mm = 4.5 in.

nf3d0149ab

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I have to correct myself...

Stock offset is +55 according to the FAQ's.

Mac424

so the wheels would fit?

nf3d0149ab

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Yeah the offset would be fine.

You could fit much lower offset...but would require fender modification.

Anything +40 to +55 would be just fine.

The offset can also help to determine the size of the wheel's lip.

The lower you go...the wider the wheels.

That might not be the right terminology but that's how I understand it.

nf3d0149ab

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You can be a little flexible on the offset.

But offset in relation to wheel width is where you can run into some fitment issues.

Really wide wheels with low offsets are going to be much harder to fit...

And will require either fender modification (pull, rolled, shaving) stretching tires, running more camber or a combo. of all three.

Does that help?

Mac424

yeah thanks i knew the offset range but i didnt really understand it.
now that the fitment issue is cleared what do you guys think of the wheels as far as style, price, and how they would look on the car

nf3d0149ab

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If it's the right bolt pattern (5x114.3) they'll fit no problem.

But according to the site, those particular wheels are a different bolt pattern.

The style of the wheel I like but not the black face.

Not a fan of black rims...

n0rm

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See post #14 above regarding bolt pattern.

nf3d0149ab

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n0rm

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LOL, hey I thought "tia" was aunt in English.

nf3d0149ab

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So we're even...lol

monkeybutt

These wheels will definitely fit/bolt up to the car, but your next pertinent concern depends on what size tires you intend on running. 235/40/18 will preserve your speedo accuracy, but w/ a 42offset you are gonna rub in the back. I run this size tire w/ on 18x7.5 48 offset and even then had to roll the fender lip. You could run 225/40/18 w/ your choice and probably not rub, but I could easily discern the higher revs needed for a given speed when running the smaller tire.

Mac424

out of these two which do you like better im getting ready to make the purchase and was just wondering your opinions



or



not much different but still can't make up my mind

civicdrivr

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I like the first one.

nf3d0149ab

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No. 1 > No. 2

JoeyBello

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Hi I am posting here since I cannot post new topics yet.. I found a guy selling 2005 TL rims for cheap and was wondering if anyone has them on their CL or a pic of them on a CL - preferably red so I can get an idea how they look.. if so email it to me please..or the link.. Italibello@aol.com thanks!