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new Rims for CTS-V upgrade~Can i get a freaking break!!~

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Alix0r

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ok so i have an 04 galaxy silver(its lowered)and will be doing a CTS-V upgrade but i need new 18"s.. which ones you guy think would look better?
These:

Tenzo concept 9 18x8.5 +37mm
tenconcept9mach-1.jpg



Or these:
Rota P45r hyperblack 18x9.5" +30mm
p45r_fltblk_1895_514_30_73_04.jpg


Any input would be helpful, thanks
 
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Re: new Rims for CTS-V upgrade

Personally I like the Rota's better... but make sure you can get the right offset for the brakes.

From Drunkies "how to" on the CTS-V Brakes -
Suggestions:
You MUST have 18" wheels for this upgrade PERIOD. You CAN NOT run 17s. I also suggest that the wheels be 35mm offset or less, 40mm might be close but it could be doable if the spokes are setup right. On my car the spokes are about 5-8mm away and I’m running a 32mm offset.
Click to expand...
http://www.grandprixforums.net/official-what-you-need-how-cts-v-brakes-46217.html

Wouldn't want to mess up a good set of new brakes &/or wheels now would we??? just food for thought. Either may work, just something to consider.
 
Re: new Rims for CTS-V upgrade

Ya I am aware of the offset issue... experienced it first hand with my 18's I have now thats why I am looking for some new ones.. so you think the Rotas would look better
 
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Lets see some photoshop up in here. Only thing I don't like about the rota's are all the holes for the studs or whatever.
 
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why does everyone hate on universal wheels? it doesnt look bad on the car unless youre weird OCD person.
 


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9.5" wide wheels are gonna be iffy to fit, without fender contant or strut contact...hence why I stick with 8.5"

My tenzo tracers are identical to the rota's and we know those fit :D

That said, I bought those tenzo's in black, and then was refunded because they didn't have them in stock...:rolleyes:

I like 5 spoke design...simple
 
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and also, did anyone else notice he wants to try and run a 9.5" wide wheel with a +30mm offset? that ****s gonna rub something fierce.

edit: damn you, ninja dave!
 


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if youre gonna run that small of a tire why would you even debate a 9.5" wide wheel? that's just naughty.

stick with something < 9" wide. stick with a < +35mm offset or so. then if you need to add a 5-10mm spacer, nothing big.
 
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they Rota p45R only come in the 9.5" thats the only reason why i was looking at those... trying to find some 18's that will fit the CTS-v calipers is hard
 
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actually i think i found some these are P45F(dont know what the difference is from P45R)

Rota p45f 18x8.5" +35mm
p45f_gm.jpg
 
Re: new Rims for CTS-V upgrade

p45r is meant for the Rear wheels in a RWD car for the staggered fit
P45f is meant for the front
 


Re: new Rims for CTS-V upgrade

haha wow! i feel stupid lol.. so these should work then.. you think +35mm offset or+30mm.. i have just read that spacers are not good to use so i want to be safe
 
Re: new Rims for CTS-V upgrade

all right cool looks like i will be ordering the Rota's.. 18x8.5" +35mm prob in the black w/machine lip..or maybe gunmetal with lip :o... man to many decisions lol.. thanks for all your help guys!
 
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