As far as I know, you're not going to find a wheel that fits the SS/TC except the OEM for anything other than a ludicrous price. You're best off buying one of the 17" alloys available that only requires a 3mm spacer. Seriously, the 3mm is practically nothing at all... I've consulted 2 wheel shops and 2 dealerships, all of which said 3mm should pose no problem whatsoever.

This is, of course, unless you're looking for an alternative summer wheel to the OEM... In this case, you're looking at paying a big price irrespective.

 

make sure to retorq yours wheels about every week then a washer isnt a perfect and they all wont be the exact same thickness

you better take your wheels back off and take off the rotor clips or your wheels will come loose you took all the time to take the pictures and give directions but you still did it wrong lol

 

Did wheel runout no deflection with clips, have driven 500 miles taken fronts off no problems with clips learn how to spell

 

Been 800 miles no loose wheels and if you look at the picture of the hub and spacer the clips center the spacers.

 

Did we confirm the 18" SS/SC wheels will not fit (even with some spacers?)...anyone know the offset on those wheels?

 

There's a few pics around here showing the SC rims "just" clearing, so based off that I would say yes. Anyone in Canada looking for a decent set of affordable rims that will clear without spacers just PM me for details. Fast rims SALSA model, 45 offset fits with 4.5mm of clearance, no spacers. 160$ a rim and they look good. There's lots of rims out there that will fit without spacers.

 

Only the 17's from the N/A SS fit. The 18's from the SC do not. They are not even close. Do a search if you don't believe me.

 

I believe you...are we talking like "no way, no how" or like 20mm+ spacers... ?

 

We're talking scary big spacers

 

Sorry my bad. I remember that post, it was a 17" SS

 

Here's a picture:

 

See my gallery.

 

You could have spent just $700 and got some Goodyear UltraGrips mounted to the original wheels like I did and saved yourself $1900.

 

How much is it to convert?

 

convert what?

 

So there are no inexpensive 17 or 18 inch wheels that fit the 2009 TC without spacers?

 

Check the wheels and tires section. There's some reasonably priced 18s that fit no problem. As far as 17s go, I don't know of any offhand that don't require the 3mm spacer.

 

Fast Wheels SALSA model 17's, 45 offset fit great, 5mm of clearance. I have them on now. They actually look good on the white balt

 

How much are they charging for the Brembo calipers and rotors?

 

They are listed with a 42 offset on their site not 45

 

Thats what I did too. Everything worked great, I mounted them myself. These stock rims arent meant for year round....snow and salt doesnt really destroy them like chrome rims. Just make sure you wash them like once every 1-2 weeks during the winter.

 

Id take those Fast wheels but I cant find them in the US...well searching quickly I couldnt. The sales guy I normally talk to at TR said he had a 17" that would fit for about $150 a rim...but man I'd like it to be cheaper than that... still pissed my ms3 snow steelie set wont fit..

so yes whats the most optimum size for 17"?
17x7.5 offset of 42-45? I want to know that so I can search for other rims..

 

Where can I get these in the states?

 

So, anyone find any really decently priced wheels to use for winter with the Brembos???

 

Personally, Im just going to use a set of 18in wheels from a SC and use spacers if needed for the winter. Its the winter, I dont drive the car hard so using spaces is not an issue for me. And you can find SC wheels cheap