Thread: 18" Rims that fit CTS-V brakes

Unfortunately the cts-v brakes I bought will not fit under my charger 18 inch rims. I need and extra 13mm of clearance to make them fit. I don't want my car looking like a fricking skateboard. So now I am looking for new or used rims that are known to fit cts-v brake calipers under the spokes. I am not looking for bigger than 18" either as the potholes in NYC are insane and I already have a bent charger rim (but still holds air great). I am also looking for rims that are not blingy. Any thoughts?

try tire rack they have some decent 18's on clearance with good spacing

Swap those brakes over to a buddy with Lucerne rims. Likely they fit on his Regal w/o issues.

Regal: The nicer, easier to work on W body.

you need clearance from brake caliper to spoke? try something with less offset or a different spoke pattern.

you could always resort to spacers as well.

Spacers would need to be at least 13mm to clear.

15mm spacers are readily available all over the place.

But I don't have access yo any equipment to press on longer studs on my wheel hubs. So I would need adapters and they might not fit unless the adapter us 19mm at a minimum.

That's not a bad idea. Are there any write ups or tutorials on how to do this?

What Matt said, we used to do it that way in school.

Take a BFH and pound out the old studs, and put your new stud in.

Put as many washers as needed to pull the new one through without bottoming out the socket/lug.

with how much charger rims stick out already id start hunting for new 18's.

Agreed Odi.

According to drunkiee anything below +35 should work but depends on how the spokes are laid out.
I thought those charger rims have a low offset though, like +30

I would go in +25 range to be safe. Look for G35/7 and 350/370 Z wheels. They have to run low offset wheels.

My chargers rims have low enough of an offset. That is why i bought them in the first place. The fat spoke design is what prevents the calipers from clearing.

That is why if I get another set of 18" rims I need to know 100% they will clear. Going by offset alone my rims should have more than enough clearance.

Bring them to Enfield... we can see if they clear my rims. Then...I won't give them back.

Is that an invitation Bill?

sure... While you are at it...drill and tap this throttle body adapter...lol

I never done that before afraid of messing up my only adapter. If i had had practice before I would be willing to try, but I don't wanna mess up the spacer trying something never done before.

Why don't you just get you some used CTS-V rims?