ES2's FTW!
03-27-2014, 07:10 PM
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ES2's FTW!
Okay so I was scrolling through the Cobalt SS vs SRT4 page on facebook and came across someone selling some ES2'S.. They are white and are a very good price that I am about to pick up if they are scratch free. I have a couple questions.. I thought they only came in black or chrome? I dont mind that they are white but they will be powder coated lol. Also he is also trying to tell me I need 114 adapters.. That he has and is selling with the rims.. Why do I need 114 adapters? 
I know and planned on getting wheel spacers.. but not a different bolt pattern adapters?.. Also last question are these rims heavier than the stock TC rims? If so by how much? Anyways who wants to buy my stock TC rims?! Haha .
Anyways my hopes are super high because these are the best looking rims for the cobalts IMO.
LETS SEE YOUR ES2 SET UP! #DishFTW
OKAY ! EDIT: Now he says the rims are 114 AND the adapters are 114 to 110... says he doesnt speak good english.. wow finally got the point across... Should I still get these if they are 114 rims... ? Even if they come with the adapters... How safe is that.... also they are 18x8.5 not 18.9.5... idk how I feel about that.. Input?
I know and planned on getting wheel spacers.. but not a different bolt pattern adapters?.. Also last question are these rims heavier than the stock TC rims? If so by how much? Anyways who wants to buy my stock TC rims?! Haha .Anyways my hopes are super high because these are the best looking rims for the cobalts IMO.
LETS SEE YOUR ES2 SET UP! #DishFTW
OKAY ! EDIT: Now he says the rims are 114 AND the adapters are 114 to 110... says he doesnt speak good english.. wow finally got the point across... Should I still get these if they are 114 rims... ? Even if they come with the adapters... How safe is that.... also they are 18x8.5 not 18.9.5... idk how I feel about that.. Input?
Last edited by Cobe; 03-27-2014 at 07:37 PM.
03-27-2014, 07:39 PM
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03-27-2014, 08:18 PM
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To my knowledge the ES2s don't come 5x110, so you're going to need adapters regardless.
EDIT: And yes they are heavier than the SS/TC wheels. Honestly the only aftermarket wheels that are lighter and the right bolt pattern that I can think of off the top of my head are the enkei PF01s and OZ Ultraleggeras... both of which are very expensive though ($~1,400 for a set).
EDIT: And yes they are heavier than the SS/TC wheels. Honestly the only aftermarket wheels that are lighter and the right bolt pattern that I can think of off the top of my head are the enkei PF01s and OZ Ultraleggeras... both of which are very expensive though ($~1,400 for a set).
03-27-2014, 08:30 PM
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To my knowledge the ES2s don't come 5x110, so you're going to need adapters regardless.
EDIT: And yes they are heavier than the SS/TC wheels. Honestly the only aftermarket wheels that are lighter and the right bolt pattern that I can think of off the top of my head are the enkei PF01s and OZ Ultraleggeras... both of which are very expensive though ($~1,400 for a set).
EDIT: And yes they are heavier than the SS/TC wheels. Honestly the only aftermarket wheels that are lighter and the right bolt pattern that I can think of off the top of my head are the enkei PF01s and OZ Ultraleggeras... both of which are very expensive though ($~1,400 for a set).
03-27-2014, 08:47 PM
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I'm not sure about qualities and such- I've never purchased aftermarket wheels myself, just learning the lingo right now. Planning on buying my own set soon in the near future. (Enkei M52s, XXR 522s are what I'm debating between right now).
I believe the TC wheels are 21 pounds, and ES2s in 18x8.5 if I'm not mistaken are 23.5~ pounds. Not sure about adapter weight and whatnot if that makes much difference. Honestly on the street you probably won't really notice a difference- but if you're like me, it'll bother you a bit.
I believe the TC wheels are 21 pounds, and ES2s in 18x8.5 if I'm not mistaken are 23.5~ pounds. Not sure about adapter weight and whatnot if that makes much difference. Honestly on the street you probably won't really notice a difference- but if you're like me, it'll bother you a bit.
03-27-2014, 08:52 PM
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I'm not sure about qualities and such- I've never purchased aftermarket wheels myself, just learning the lingo right now. Planning on buying my own set soon in the near future. (Enkei M52s, XXR 522s are what I'm debating between right now).
I believe the TC wheels are 21 pounds, and ES2s in 18x8.5 if I'm not mistaken are 23.5~ pounds. Not sure about adapter weight and whatnot if that makes much difference. Honestly on the street you probably won't really notice a difference- but if you're like me, it'll bother you a bit.
I believe the TC wheels are 21 pounds, and ES2s in 18x8.5 if I'm not mistaken are 23.5~ pounds. Not sure about adapter weight and whatnot if that makes much difference. Honestly on the street you probably won't really notice a difference- but if you're like me, it'll bother you a bit.
03-27-2014, 08:58 PM
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I mean they will work man. Did they fit them to their Cobalt? I'd just make sure that the adapters are the proper size for our car and not for another car, say an SRT4. As for the price, I'm assuming man- most I see are usually $~150 for the adapters. We just got unlucky because GM decided to use an uncommon bolt pattern for our cars so we have to go with these adapters to run all of these 'scene' wheels.
03-27-2014, 09:10 PM
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I mean they will work man. Did they fit them to their Cobalt? I'd just make sure that the adapters are the proper size for our car and not for another car, say an SRT4. As for the price, I'm assuming man- most I see are usually $~150 for the adapters. We just got unlucky because GM decided to use an uncommon bolt pattern for our cars so we have to go with these adapters to run all of these 'scene' wheels.
03-27-2014, 09:18 PM
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So is it possible to run adapters and spacers?
03-27-2014, 09:22 PM
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Depends on how long the studs are on the adapters I think. If you go out too wide you might run into problems with having to get your fenders rolled in order to prevent rubbing. I'm not sure in this case though- like I said, I'm not one of the gurus that know everything about this stuff.
03-27-2014, 09:24 PM
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Depends on how long the studs are on the adapters I think. If you go out too wide you might run into problems with having to get your fenders rolled in order to prevent rubbing. I'm not sure in this case though- like I said, I'm not one of the gurus that know everything about this stuff.
03-27-2014, 09:27 PM
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god this thread is horrible.
i wouldnt buy these rims with adapters, you're gonna be poking and rubbing like a ****. just buy a set and have them custom drilled.
i wouldnt buy these rims with adapters, you're gonna be poking and rubbing like a ****. just buy a set and have them custom drilled.
03-27-2014, 09:40 PM
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Hahaha Ive missed you Turbosmart!
03-27-2014, 09:50 PM
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