2008 Cobalt SS Brembo brakes - Min. 17" Wheels
09-04-2009, 12:26 AM
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09-04-2009, 06:12 PM
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09-11-2009, 01:50 PM
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I just heard from a very reliable source that MB Wheels will be coming out with a new wheel that will fit the SS T/C's (they've had this design for a while but they are going to be doing a 5x110). The wheel looks like this:
I've already preordered a set of them for my car (I got a great deal). They actually look like really nice wheels. It's almost a shame that they will be going on for winter!
I've already preordered a set of them for my car (I got a great deal). They actually look like really nice wheels. It's almost a shame that they will be going on for winter!
09-13-2009, 01:16 AM
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09-15-2009, 11:41 AM
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09-15-2009, 01:38 PM
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People have actually said that the GM steelies off of the G6, Malibu, Astra do work. Never tried it myself because I couldn't find any locally.
09-26-2009, 11:11 AM
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I just heard from a very reliable source that MB Wheels will be coming out with a new wheel that will fit the SS T/C's (they've had this design for a while but they are going to be doing a 5x110). The wheel looks like this:
I've already preordered a set of them for my car (I got a great deal). They actually look like really nice wheels. It's almost a shame that they will be going on for winter!
I've already preordered a set of them for my car (I got a great deal). They actually look like really nice wheels. It's almost a shame that they will be going on for winter!
10-08-2009, 12:50 PM
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Sorry man, I haven't checked this post for a while. I just picked up the rims and tires yesterday and they are being mounted together in the next few days. I'll post pictures and let you know if the stock lugs work or not.
10-08-2009, 03:00 PM
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Thanks 
I actually got my rims in a couple of days ago. I am not getting tired mounted on them till the end of this month though. I was going to do a quick test fitment this weekend to check clearances and what-not as well as the lugs.
I actually got my rims in a couple of days ago. I am not getting tired mounted on them till the end of this month though. I was going to do a quick test fitment this weekend to check clearances and what-not as well as the lugs.
10-08-2009, 09:50 PM
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i have a 2006 pontiac g6 heavily modded and i have the brembo brakes getting ready to put them on. they do fit the 17 in rims. you just need a 5mm spacer.
heres pictures of the calipers i had them powdercoated red
im just waiting on my spacers to come in and the install will be done
heres pictures of the calipers i had them powdercoated red
im just waiting on my spacers to come in and the install will be done
10-09-2009, 10:54 AM
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As far as the original question goes, you need aftermarket lug nuts for it to work. The hole is too smal for the factory lug nuts to fit in the hole.
10-09-2009, 11:11 AM
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I got the wheels back yesterday from the shop and they will not fit. You definitely need a spacer of some kind to make them work. To say I'm pissed is an understatement. I'm currently deciding if I should go the spacer route or return everything. I just hate to have everything demounted and then a new set remounted when they come in...
As far as the original question goes, you need aftermarket lug nuts for it to work. The hole is too smal for the factory lug nuts to fit in the hole.
As far as the original question goes, you need aftermarket lug nuts for it to work. The hole is too smal for the factory lug nuts to fit in the hole.
10-18-2009, 11:41 AM
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So I test fitted the MB Wheel Seven X rims yesterday and they do indeed interfere with the calipers. I took a few pictures. It looks like at least a 5mm if not a 7mm spacer would be needed; click for a larger version:
10-18-2009, 02:44 PM
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Everyone still looking for 17s should check out my wheels - BSA Model 264. Only needs a 3mm spacer... Then again, it might fit without them, I think it might JUST clear.
10-21-2009, 06:41 AM
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I accept: Just a heads up to all considering upgrading to the new 2008 Cobalt SS Brembo brakes. According to the GM engineers, 17” is the smallest size wheel that will fit over these brakes.
10-21-2009, 08:04 AM
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So I checked out TireRack a couple days ago and called them yesterday evening. They had these in 17" listed for the 08/09 SS/TC:
Borbet LV5:
They guaranteed me that they will fit. I ordered them up with a set of snow rubber and it included hub-centric rings and the lugs. They won't ship for a few more weeks yet, so once I get them I'll test fit one and post my results.
Borbet LV5:
They guaranteed me that they will fit. I ordered them up with a set of snow rubber and it included hub-centric rings and the lugs. They won't ship for a few more weeks yet, so once I get them I'll test fit one and post my results.