Help me with wheel numbers... please
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Help me with wheel numbers... please
For those who have seen me thinking about getting a new car - I've decided to keep the TL.
Now to my current questions: I want to buy some new wheels and I like the black with Machined lip look. So I start looking around and find this website with very nice prices, but a confusing order system. Here're my options...
18x7.5 (which I guess is fine, even though my current wheels are 18x8.5)
but then comes the:
1. 4x100 42mm
2. 4x114.3 42mm
3. 5x100 45mm
4. 5x114.3 45mm
What do I choose for a TL? And what size of tires should/can I get for them?
Here's the link: http://store.racinglab.com/drwhdrtuwh11.html
Now to my current questions: I want to buy some new wheels and I like the black with Machined lip look. So I start looking around and find this website with very nice prices, but a confusing order system. Here're my options...
18x7.5 (which I guess is fine, even though my current wheels are 18x8.5)
but then comes the:
1. 4x100 42mm
2. 4x114.3 42mm
3. 5x100 45mm
4. 5x114.3 45mm
What do I choose for a TL? And what size of tires should/can I get for them?
Here's the link: http://store.racinglab.com/drwhdrtuwh11.html
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Our wheels are the 5 X 114.3. That is the bolt pattern. I'm not sure on those wheels-seems way too cheap. I'd check around on the name brand. I agree on the black with polished rim, I just don't like the exposed screws around the rim. I'm looking at either the Axis Hiro's, JAZ Hero's (same as the Axis wheels), Konig Unknown, or the Ziegen rim by g-racing. I might go to 19" this time, and will sell my Enkei's.
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This is obviously just my opinion:
- I wouldn't get narrower aftermarket wheels. Wider wheels = wider tires = better traction (generally).
- 7.5" wide wheels with 45 mm offset will make the wheels seem "sunk" in the wheel well. They will sit about deeper in the wheel well than the stock 17x8 wheels do. If your 18" has 45 mm offset as well, the DR wheel will look sunk deeper in the wheel well.
- If your car is 6MT, the DR wheels may not clear the front calipers.
To answer your question, tho, you need 5x114.3.
- I wouldn't get narrower aftermarket wheels. Wider wheels = wider tires = better traction (generally).
- 7.5" wide wheels with 45 mm offset will make the wheels seem "sunk" in the wheel well. They will sit about deeper in the wheel well than the stock 17x8 wheels do. If your 18" has 45 mm offset as well, the DR wheel will look sunk deeper in the wheel well.
- If your car is 6MT, the DR wheels may not clear the front calipers.
To answer your question, tho, you need 5x114.3.
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Originally Posted by 260 HP
This is obviously just my opinion:
- I wouldn't get narrower aftermarket wheels. Wider wheels = wider tires = better traction (generally).
- 7.5" wide wheels with 45 mm offset will make the wheels seem "sunk" in the wheel well. They will sit about deeper in the wheel well than the stock 17x8 wheels do. If your 18" has 45 mm offset as well, the DR wheel will look sunk deeper in the wheel well.
- If your car is 6MT, the DR wheels may not clear the front calipers.
To answer your question, tho, you need 5x114.3.
- I wouldn't get narrower aftermarket wheels. Wider wheels = wider tires = better traction (generally).
- 7.5" wide wheels with 45 mm offset will make the wheels seem "sunk" in the wheel well. They will sit about deeper in the wheel well than the stock 17x8 wheels do. If your 18" has 45 mm offset as well, the DR wheel will look sunk deeper in the wheel well.
- If your car is 6MT, the DR wheels may not clear the front calipers.
To answer your question, tho, you need 5x114.3.
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SSgt, USAF
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Originally Posted by 260 HP
This is obviously just my opinion:
- I wouldn't get narrower aftermarket wheels. Wider wheels = wider tires = better traction (generally).
- 7.5" wide wheels with 45 mm offset will make the wheels seem "sunk" in the wheel well. They will sit about deeper in the wheel well than the stock 17x8 wheels do. If your 18" has 45 mm offset as well, the DR wheel will look sunk deeper in the wheel well.
- If your car is 6MT, the DR wheels may not clear the front calipers.
To answer your question, tho, you need 5x114.3.
- I wouldn't get narrower aftermarket wheels. Wider wheels = wider tires = better traction (generally).
- 7.5" wide wheels with 45 mm offset will make the wheels seem "sunk" in the wheel well. They will sit about deeper in the wheel well than the stock 17x8 wheels do. If your 18" has 45 mm offset as well, the DR wheel will look sunk deeper in the wheel well.
- If your car is 6MT, the DR wheels may not clear the front calipers.
To answer your question, tho, you need 5x114.3.
On another note, can I use spacers, to set the wheels in their normal place in the wheels wells? If so, who sell those?
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SSgt, USAF
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I've found these wheels so far:
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Falken Torque 5 (18x8) for $596/shipped
Katana 18x7.5 for $600/shipped
Volante Mesh 10 Gunmetal 18x7.5 (for $600 shipped)
Volante Ace Black 18x7.5 (for $650 shipped)
Falken Torque 5 (18x8) for $596/shipped
Katana 18x7.5 for $600/shipped
Volante Mesh 10 Gunmetal 18x7.5 (for $600 shipped)
Volante Ace Black 18x7.5 (for $650 shipped)
You technically can use spacers, but it's not really recommended. If you're buying aftermarket wheels, why don't you get the ones that will fit correctly?
Spacers can be cheap and expensive. The cheap ones are usually pretty thin so they don't really require longer studs. However, they are not hub centric, increasing the chance of vibration.
Expensive spacers, like the ones made by H&R are pretty good quality. They are hub centric, and generally of good quality material. Check H&R website.
IMO, I wouldn't want to get wheels that are too inexpensive. Wheels are an important part of your car's safety. Wheels are exposed to the harsh elements, have to withstand impacts from bumps, and support the vehicle's and its occupants' weight. They have to be almost perfectly round and balanced.
Cheap wheels are usually made of inferior material or manufactured with low standard. Do you really want to risk your safety and people around you? Do you really want to risk your expensive automobile? Remember that cars are usually the 2nd most expensive purchase an average person makes, only after homes.
IMO, if you can't afford to buy quality wheels, stay with the OEMs. They may be ugly or not be flashy or look plain, but they must meet auto manufacturers quality standard.
Spacers can be cheap and expensive. The cheap ones are usually pretty thin so they don't really require longer studs. However, they are not hub centric, increasing the chance of vibration.
Expensive spacers, like the ones made by H&R are pretty good quality. They are hub centric, and generally of good quality material. Check H&R website.
IMO, I wouldn't want to get wheels that are too inexpensive. Wheels are an important part of your car's safety. Wheels are exposed to the harsh elements, have to withstand impacts from bumps, and support the vehicle's and its occupants' weight. They have to be almost perfectly round and balanced.
Cheap wheels are usually made of inferior material or manufactured with low standard. Do you really want to risk your safety and people around you? Do you really want to risk your expensive automobile? Remember that cars are usually the 2nd most expensive purchase an average person makes, only after homes.
IMO, if you can't afford to buy quality wheels, stay with the OEMs. They may be ugly or not be flashy or look plain, but they must meet auto manufacturers quality standard.
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