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4WDFun
06-11-2009, 06:45 PM
So I am on the hunt for a cheap set of rims to run when I rally cross.
My understanding is I need 5X100.
Well a lot of GM cars happen to be that bolt pattern. Offset is not a huge concern as long as they don't stick out TOOO Much.
Will these from a grand am work?
http://img1.classistatic.com/cps/l/kj/09/5/25/697/r5/6424agg_20.jpeg
If not, what are some other makes rims that will fit?
Thansk soo much,.
Well a lot of GM cars happen to be that bolt pattern. Offset is not a huge concern as long as they don't stick out TOOO Much.
Will these from a grand am work?
If not, what are some other makes rims that will fit?
But they are all FWD cars with too low an offset. It will put extra stress on your wheel bearings. No other make has the high offset that Subaru has as far as I know.
4WDFun
06-12-2009, 10:09 AM
well subaru's are in the 50's for offset, correct?
The GM FWD cars are in the 40's if I am not mistaken.
Thaty shouldn't really make too much of a difference, infact, it might look really nice.
Brockley
06-12-2009, 10:57 AM
If it will fit, and clear the fenders, go for it. It may accelerate wheel bearing wear, but not much...
Honestly, everyone freaks out about wheel bearings going bad, but unless you have some verrrry sticky tires (R-comps) and race it, I wouldn't worry about it. Wheel bearings are a wear item on a car. They go bad. They also are not that hard to replace. Every advance auto/dealership can get them, and anyone with a press can put them in. Dont get freaked out because X person's friend's Friend ran a +35 offset and wore out his bearings... he didnt tell you that it has 150,000 miles on it, and they were prolly going bad before the wheels...
rougeben83
06-12-2009, 11:08 AM
if its a low 40's offset it could probably fit without rubbing, high 30's, there's a good chance you'll rub in the rear, even with stock sized tires. You'd probably be better off to roll the rear fenders a little just to be sure either way. Also check the hub bore diameter. You use a 56.1mm , not sure about the J bodies. I know some of the VW wheels will also fit, they have a 57.1mm bore and use roughly the same offset at that wheel.
RedEvilWgn
06-12-2009, 04:27 PM
i wouldnt worry about the wheel bearings.....its a subaru, the wheel bearings are going to go eventually lol
decke48
06-13-2009, 12:53 AM
pre-98 grand am's are 5x100 with 57.1mm center bores, as long as there not 99+ they will bolt on.. if you looking for rally cross wheels i would look at stock subaru 15" steelies
4WDFun
06-13-2009, 11:22 AM
ya, these I beleive are form a mid 90's grand am.
I am looking for stock 15" subaru rims, but they are always selling for more than I want to spend.
I want to avoid steelies if possible.
4WDFun
06-14-2009, 09:10 PM
So accordign to the guy they came off an 98 Grand am and have a 55mm hub.
Im gonna double check that measurement.
4WDFun
06-16-2009, 06:40 PM
So I bought them, gonna try and see how they fit.
rudgers73
07-15-2009, 08:00 PM
I want to avoid steelies if possible.
If you are doing some hardcore off-roading with alloys, it won't be long before a rock smashes a chunk of the rim off. I would get a couple spares. JMHO
samabhi111
07-19-2009, 07:59 PM
It will fit but it can put extra load on your wheel ball bearings.
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