spoiler900

I know I know buying used rims for my baby, but since I recently graduated college and am jobless I am on a tight budget. I am wanting to buy these rims to put on my TLX sh-awd and use the current existing tires. Both are 18X7.5 so Im assuming Im all good? Do I need to worry about the center bore thing (not totally sure what that is but know its a thing to look out for).

So long story short can I buy these rims off ebay and swap them onto my TLX with my existing 225/50/18 tires. These would be temporary for a few years and once I kill the tires that came with the car Ill eventually upgrade to 19s. So for $350 I know I cant go wrong assuming theyll fit!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/191713021323?item=191713021323&viewitem=&vxp=mtr

spoiler900

I sure hope no one on here buys them before I do! (dont hate on them if you dont like the design or the fact they are 18s) I emailed the seller with the same questions but hoping to get a quicker answer on here so I can purchase them tomorrow!

Quandry

Specs for the OEM TLX 18" is 18x7.5, offset 50, bore 64.1mm, bolt pattern 5x114.3.

The eBay add is missing much of this information. The most important spec is bolt pattern. Bore is the next important factor and a good tire shop will have rings to adjust for any differences. An offset of 38 will also work.

Finally, you are going to need TPMS sensors, and you may have some difficulty getting them too work with some wheels.

Bottom line, it is a gamble. Read this post about my experience.
https://acurazine.com/forums/tires-w...enture-920466/

spoiler900

I have never owned a car with tpms, can I just use my original ones with the new rims right?

And for the bore, I realize this is one of the laziest ebay ads I have ever seen but I figure I can get a tire shop to take care of that when they install and mount...are they cheap? Are we talking under $50 if needed maybe?

Thanks for the input

Quandry

Yes the rings are cheap and you can use the original TPMS. The potential issue with the TPMS is getting them seated with no air leakage. Some o-rings might do the job.

AZuser

eBay ad says wheels were taken off a 2008 Chevy Malibu

2008 Malibu is 5x110 bolt pattern. TLX is 5x114.3. Presuming eBay listing info is correct, they won't fit.... which is a good thing. Take it as a sign telling you that you shouldn't be spending money (jobless) on something that can wait.

spoiler900

Yeah I actually saw that yesterday. Looks like chevy changed the bolt pattern from the older malibus. Its ok im fine with not getting used rims.