who makes wheels that clear the brembos
10-15-2008, 09:15 PM
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Like I said , NONE of our local dealers have gotten a SS/TC in stock yet so they cant pick a dealer car to take measurements like they normally do . They NEED A CAR before they offer wheels for it . My buddy paul is a manager out there and said to put the word out they needa car on here . If noone bites theres not much they can do .
There could be several 8" and 7.5" wide wheels in a 5x110 they already sell that fit , without a car their clueless
There could be several 8" and 7.5" wide wheels in a 5x110 they already sell that fit , without a car their clueless
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This guy says the Tirerack measured his rims????
10-15-2008, 10:02 PM
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For those mostly interested in winter rims (e.g. not expensive, and 17 inch), I was able to get setup with BSA rims and 3mm spacers (tiny). In fact the spacer wasn't required, but the clearance was really close (1-2 mm), so the spacers are there "just in case".
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/wheels-tires-96/bought-some-winter-rims-ss-tc-138356/
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https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/wheels-tires-96/bought-some-winter-rims-ss-tc-138356/
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10-15-2008, 10:05 PM
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For those mostly interested in winter rims (e.g. not expensive, and 17 inch), I was able to get setup with BSA rims and 3mm spacers (tiny). In fact the spacer wasn't required, but the clearance was really close (1-2 mm), so the spacers are there "just in case".
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=138356
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10-15-2008, 11:07 PM
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i hav a set of tenzo type-ms that will fit with out using any spacers. i am waiting for them to come in, they sent me the wrong bolt pattern so i hav to send them back and wait for my new ones to come in again!!! i will post pics as soon as they come in
10-16-2008, 08:05 AM
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Hope you crack this wheel code
Looking at their web site they may just work
What width did you order ??????
10-16-2008, 11:26 AM
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I have rims on my 08 ss/tc! they are Stern wheels. St11 i think...? they were real close to clearing, but i had to put a quarter inch spacer on to clear. they were seriously only about a millimeter off from clearing the brakes...
10-16-2008, 11:37 AM
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Lets just agree that there are wheels that clear the brakes WITH spacers...however, not everyone is willing to do this for fear of damage to the bearings...
The title of this should be "who makes wheels that clear the brembos WITHOUT SPACERS"...
The title of this should be "who makes wheels that clear the brembos WITHOUT SPACERS"...
10-16-2008, 01:01 PM
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Looking at Tire Rack today, I did a search to see what wheels clear the brembos on the likes of the WRX STI and the EVO.
I also did a search on what fits the Sport model Cobalt as there is a posting here that says someone fit 17" Sport model rims on their SS/TC with minimum clearance so they were going to run 3mm spacers.
Anyway, Tire Rack has a wheel that has our bolt pattern 5X110 and also clears the Brembos from the STI. My conclusion is the spokes should be able to clear the Brembos on our cars if they clear the Subie's. They are the Elbrus 105's which by coincedence are $105.00. Perfect for a winter rim.
Before anyone flames on this - the offset and backspacing measuremts weren't available. All I'm saying is that this rim comes in a 5X110 bolt pattern for the Cobalts, and also clears Brembos - yet from another car. Draw your own conclusions.
I also did a search on what fits the Sport model Cobalt as there is a posting here that says someone fit 17" Sport model rims on their SS/TC with minimum clearance so they were going to run 3mm spacers.
Anyway, Tire Rack has a wheel that has our bolt pattern 5X110 and also clears the Brembos from the STI. My conclusion is the spokes should be able to clear the Brembos on our cars if they clear the Subie's. They are the Elbrus 105's which by coincedence are $105.00. Perfect for a winter rim.
Before anyone flames on this - the offset and backspacing measuremts weren't available. All I'm saying is that this rim comes in a 5X110 bolt pattern for the Cobalts, and also clears Brembos - yet from another car. Draw your own conclusions.
10-16-2008, 01:34 PM
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Looking at Tire Rack today, I did a search to see what wheels clear the brembos on the likes of the WRX STI and the EVO.
I also did a search on what fits the Sport model Cobalt as there is a posting here that says someone fit 17" Sport model rims on their SS/TC with minimum clearance so they were going to run 3mm spacers.
Anyway, Tire Rack has a wheel that has our bolt pattern 5X110 and also clears the Brembos from the STI. My conclusion is the spokes should be able to clear the Brembos on our cars if they clear the Subie's. They are the Elbrus 105's which by coincedence are $105.00. Perfect for a winter rim.
Before anyone flames on this - the offset and backspacing measuremts weren't available. All I'm saying is that this rim comes in a 5X110 bolt pattern for the Cobalts, and also clears Brembos - yet from another car. Draw your own conclusions.
I also did a search on what fits the Sport model Cobalt as there is a posting here that says someone fit 17" Sport model rims on their SS/TC with minimum clearance so they were going to run 3mm spacers.
Anyway, Tire Rack has a wheel that has our bolt pattern 5X110 and also clears the Brembos from the STI. My conclusion is the spokes should be able to clear the Brembos on our cars if they clear the Subie's. They are the Elbrus 105's which by coincedence are $105.00. Perfect for a winter rim.
Before anyone flames on this - the offset and backspacing measuremts weren't available. All I'm saying is that this rim comes in a 5X110 bolt pattern for the Cobalts, and also clears Brembos - yet from another car. Draw your own conclusions.
10-16-2008, 01:59 PM
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Gravana sells ALT Sektors originally meant for the WRX, does 5x110 inserts in place of the 5x100 pattern, and rebores the hubs to fit our cars.
These wheels have a lot of caliper clearance, I've printed out the Baer track system template and still have at least a 1/2" of clearance everywhere. Might be worth a call to see if they have any thoughts.
http://www.gravanatuning.com/265/38/...Coupe_2.0.html
These wheels have a lot of caliper clearance, I've printed out the Baer track system template and still have at least a 1/2" of clearance everywhere. Might be worth a call to see if they have any thoughts.
http://www.gravanatuning.com/265/38/...Coupe_2.0.html
10-16-2008, 03:35 PM
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Gravana sells ALT Sektors originally meant for the WRX, does 5x110 inserts in place of the 5x100 pattern, and rebores the hubs to fit our cars.
These wheels have a lot of caliper clearance, I've printed out the Baer track system template and still have at least a 1/2" of clearance everywhere. Might be worth a call to see if they have any thoughts.
http://www.gravanatuning.com/265/38/...Coupe_2.0.html
These wheels have a lot of caliper clearance, I've printed out the Baer track system template and still have at least a 1/2" of clearance everywhere. Might be worth a call to see if they have any thoughts.
http://www.gravanatuning.com/265/38/...Coupe_2.0.html
10-16-2008, 03:58 PM
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wow didn't figure their would be this much work for winter rims! I'll have to see if I can find the time to take my balt into a local tire shop, south bend is 3 hours away
a $1500 beeter is looking better and better
a $1500 beeter is looking better and better
10-16-2008, 09:23 PM
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10-16-2008, 10:13 PM
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Um, what problems would he run into?
If need be I will get some longer studs to compensate for the spacers. I spoke with a brake engineer and he said I would be safe.
Plus you only have to run the spacers up front.
If need be I will get some longer studs to compensate for the spacers. I spoke with a brake engineer and he said I would be safe.
Plus you only have to run the spacers up front.
10-17-2008, 03:37 PM
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I'm really not worried about 3mm spacers up front. That's tiny. Anyhow what are the options now when the snow falls in a few weeks? I can put snows on the old rims and risk damage to the TPMS sensors, which happens often, I suppose, not to mention risk corrosion of those nice summer rims. Or, maybe I should just skate on the snow using my summer tires
I'll see if I can embed the photos directly, without doing each one.. Not sure if it will work.
See all winter rim photos in the link below. I've indicated where the spacer is, that there is enough diameter with a 17 inch rim, and enough space for the brembos.
http://picasaweb.google.com/greg.r.w...y=-4oYRmEQoiE#
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I'll see if I can embed the photos directly, without doing each one.. Not sure if it will work.
See all winter rim photos in the link below. I've indicated where the spacer is, that there is enough diameter with a 17 inch rim, and enough space for the brembos.
http://picasaweb.google.com/greg.r.w...y=-4oYRmEQoiE#
Mal.