Weve tested and fit the GTO for wheels. Heres some pics..
03-13-2004, 08:49 AM
#1
TECH Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Posts: 1,495
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Weve tested and fit the GTO for wheels. Heres some pics.. 
I didnt have my camera toda
so I had to use some crappy 1.5meg camera. Oh well. Based on looking at the car thoroughly the other day while on a test drive I put together a set of wheels & tires I thought would fit. Then yesterday we had one come in for testing and measuring. My guess worked right on. We will have approved fitments in the system by Tuesday.
Anyway, I put on a set of 18x8 245-40-18 and 18x9 with 285-35-18 (bit taller than oe, but wanted to use the Nitto Drag). Smoothie IIs. Check the pics.
The fronts come pretty maxxed out stock. Definitly no room to move inwards. Some more room can be found up front with some fender rolling, but this setup I did is very close to the strut up front, and on turning is a mere millimeter or so off the fenderwell plastic lining.
Rears have plenty of room...Ill be experimenting with some more extreme fitments back there. Going 18" 245-40 and 275-35 is going to be the popular, and easy set up. Offsets a re a bit goofy so I expect a lot of custom wheels built for this car...which is good. be different! Boyd Coddington and I will be working together to make some really nice stuff for the GTO.
Upon further inspection...this is a 5-120BP
Feel free to ask any questions
Last edited by Todd@DiscountTireDirect; 03-20-2004 at 09:30 AM.
03-13-2004, 03:01 PM
#2
On The Tree
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Beaumont,TX by houston
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
how do you think it would look with the black zo6 rims on it.
http://www.aaarims.com/specials/corvette.shtml
Second row of rims.
http://www.aaarims.com/specials/corvette.shtml
Second row of rims.
Trending Topics
03-15-2004, 10:51 AM
#9
TECH Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Posts: 1,495
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
sheesh guys..gimme a break here. It was just a test fitment and the side that was jacked up was the wrong side for the tires. lol..I didnt let him leave on those
Make the car look 'spensive 
03-25-2004, 07:57 PM
#13
TECH Resident
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: the third rock from the sun!
Posts: 770
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by mmciau
The wheel's bolt pattern for the Australian-based GTO is 5 x 120mm (METRIC) NOT 5 x 4.75" imperial.
Mike
Mike
03-27-2004, 06:15 PM
#15
Originally Posted by WEASEL
If that's the case then there should be some BMW and Audi wheels that fit. Actually, 120mm will fit the fbody's(.65mm difference) but it's near impossible to find the right backspacing. SSR GT3's are the most notable exception.
03-29-2004, 09:36 AM
#16
TECH Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Posts: 1,495
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
5-120 is the only safe fitment. Some applications may allow a 5-120.65 to mount up, but its not recommended. Especially drag wheels for the track. Its just not a safe thing to try
