Topic: Alloy wheels... (Read 1598 times)

yt03 · « **on:** 18 November 2014, 20:51:24 »

My car has the 7 spoke alloy wheels and they are pretty crap (scuffs etc) which I want to replace, I'm unsure as to what alloys I should get?? The elite alloys are sick but never really cheap...

I'm sorry to offend anyone if I do... But shouldn't Saab alloys fit??! I had a 2001 9-3 previously and the 3 spoke classic style are really nice!

VXL V6 · « **Reply #1 on:** 18 November 2014, 20:52:48 »

Yes the SAAB ones do I believe, I've definitely seen an Omega running on them, however, the offset won't be correct as they are for a FWD application.

yt03 · « **Reply #2 on:** 18 November 2014, 20:56:16 »

Ohhh I forgot most cars are FWD $:-\$

VXL V6 · « **Reply #3 on:** 18 November 2014, 20:57:53 »

May be able to use spacers? Not sure, someone on here will know.

TheBoy · « **Reply #4 on:** 18 November 2014, 20:59:52 »

Not a fan of spacers, but would absolutely, completely advise against wobble bolts, thus whatever you pick should have a PCD of 110.

There isn't a great deal of clearance on the front strut, so you can't deviate too much on width and ET

elvin315 · « **Reply #5 on:** 18 November 2014, 21:05:47 »

I made a chart for Catera owners but you might find it helpful.

http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/t66-catera-wheels

Aside from the American cars it includes Vaux/Opel and Saab with offsets and hub diameters.

PS: Opel Speedster wheels - 5x110 bolt pattern, 65.1 hub dia. offset N/A

VXL V6 · « **Reply #6 on:** 18 November 2014, 21:09:45 »

Quote from: elvin315 on 18 November 2014, 21:05:47

I made a chart for Catera owners but you might find it helpful.

http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/t66-catera-wheels

Aside from the American cars it includes Vaux/Opel and Saab with offsets and hub diameters.

Useful info that

yt03 · « **Reply #7 on:** 18 November 2014, 21:21:16 »

I might try find some of the 5 spoke 16's then soft star I think they get called

VXL V6 · « **Reply #8 on:** 18 November 2014, 21:26:27 »

Nothing to do with me, but currently there's a pretty mint set of Alloys (same as you have) with four days to run and at £150 on evilbay.

yt03 · « **Reply #9 on:** 18 November 2014, 21:33:13 »

Is it pricey to refurb alloys?? I'd keep mine if they just looked nicer after my respray I really don't want to spend a whopping amount.

kevinp58 · « **Reply #10 on:** 18 November 2014, 21:34:07 »

what about these. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271674700135?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:VRI&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2661

yt03 · « **Reply #11 on:** 18 November 2014, 21:36:59 »

http://ebay.to/11hoMQT

I want them but my wife would make my life a living hell (well more of)

VXL V6 · « **Reply #12 on:** 18 November 2014, 21:38:00 »

Quote from: yt03 on 18 November 2014, 21:33:13

Is it pricey to refurb alloys?? I'd keep mine if they just looked nicer after my respray I really don't want to spend a whopping amount.

First set I had refurbished cost £160 the most current set was £200 (different companies). Don't think either refurbished ones have the durability of the original finishes though.

Webby the Bear · « **Reply #13 on:** 18 November 2014, 22:06:05 »

Check out mighty car mods on YouTube for home respray. They come out real good actually.

elvin315 · « **Reply #14 on:** 18 November 2014, 22:35:23 »

Quote from: elvin315 on 18 November 2014, 21:05:47

I made a chart for Catera owners but you might find it helpful.

http://cateraowners.forumotion.com/t66-catera-wheels

Aside from the American cars it includes Vaux/Opel and Saab with offsets and hub diameters.

PS: Opel Speedster wheels - 5x110 bolt pattern, 65.1 hub dia. offset N/A

UPDATE: Speedster/Sky wheels have a 35mm offset.

elvin315 · « **Reply #15 on:** 18 November 2014, 23:42:27 »

I found a site that sorts cars by bolt pattern. It turned up some interesting info. You'll have to check the model years, offset, hub diameter, wheel width & diammeter, but its a good lead. To find the additional info go to the site and click on the cars.
http://www.wheel-size.com/pcd/5x110/

Rims with this bolt pattern may fit the following vehicles:

Alfa Romeo (5)
159
8C
Brera
Giulietta
Spider

Cadillac (2)
BLS
Catera

Chevrolet (5)
Cobalt
HHR
HHR SS
Malibu
Malibu Classic

Dodge (1)
Dart

Fiat (1)
Croma

Opel (10)
Astra
Calibra
Corsa
Meriva
Omega
Senator
Signum
Speedster
Vectra
Zafira

Pontiac (4)
G5
G6
G6 GXP
Solstice

Saab (3)
9-3
9-5
900

Saturn (4)
Aura
L-Series
LW
Sky

Subaru (1)
Traviq

yt03 · « **Reply #16 on:** 26 November 2014, 19:22:46 »

http://ebay.to/1ttF0gs

How could I get them to fit/if they will? Regarding offset??

Cheers folks, wheels aren't my strong point

05omegav6 · « **Reply #17 on:** 26 November 2014, 19:29:41 »

Using an 11mm spacer, which is less than ideal...

Also, you need to consider tyre size, as those wheels might be too narrow for 225/55/16s that the Omega should have $:-\$

There are nicer SAAB wheels $:-\$

yt03 · « **Reply #18 on:** 26 November 2014, 19:37:51 »

I had them on my 9-3 turbo and have a soft spot for them, maybe I should just settle for the ones I have

05omegav6 · « **Reply #19 on:** 26 November 2014, 20:01:25 »

Each to their own

certainly don't let my opinion sway you

Personally quite like theses, but even they need spacers and different tyres

yt03 · « **Reply #20 on:** 26 November 2014, 20:18:44 »

I have some pretty new 225/55/16's with spacers surely I'd need a longer thread for the nuts?

My idea was powder coat black and slam the car right down :-/

Mr Gav · « **Reply #21 on:** 26 November 2014, 20:35:48 »

Quote from: yt03 on 18 November 2014, 21:33:13

Is it pricey to refurb alloys?? I'd keep mine if they just looked nicer after my respray I really don't want to spend a whopping amount.

I paid £130 for mine refubing and powder coating, LSN coatings in Castleford, about an hour away from Hull. I`m impressed with the finish

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