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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 03:18 AM
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G8 wheels?

I was looking at the pontiac G8, and I'm wondering how the wheels would look on a thirdgen. I'm not sure what the bolt pattern is, it's a holden platform. Anyways, these are the wheels I was looking at, I think they would look good on a GTA. What do you guys think?

Edit: after some quick searching on google, looks like the G8 wheels are 5x120MM, which I think will fit our cars. Also, looks like the wheels are the same (except for center cap) on the Holden VE Commodore.


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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 03:22 AM
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Re: G8 wheels?

I like those, but I think these would look sick on a T/A



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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 03:23 AM
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Re: G8 wheels?

I'm not the biggest fan of "dish-less" rims...but then again, I love my crosslace rims... I can see those on a nice solid black GTA, maybe in chrome or gun metal...
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 03:42 AM
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Re: G8 wheels?

Quick photoshop, I think they would look good, and keep an OEM look:
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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Re: G8 wheels?

Hey what kind of wheels are those Karl's 92?
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 03:36 AM
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Re: G8 wheels?

The rims can be made to order, but they are in Japan.

heres the link http://www.d2autosport.com/D2_2006/0...heels_work.htm
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Originally Posted by 87_GTA_5.7
Hey what kind of wheels are those Karl's 92?
They are Work Wheels

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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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Re: G8 wheels?

If I can find them In our bolt pattern they will be on the way! I love the gold ones..but I might have to paint htem to match the hood.
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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Re: G8 wheels?

heres a pic of a bird with them.


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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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Re: G8 wheels?

damn those wheels are pricey!

http://www.upgrademotoring.com/wheels/work_vsxx.htm
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Re: G8 wheels?

Yup Thats what I want. I want them to fit like that also. I have no idea about offsets so Im lost there. but they are going to be geting back to me on how I want them!!
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Re: G8 wheels?

yes they are very pricey, well they are made to order. All you have to do is give them your specs & they will make them.Thats why they are expensive.
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 10:54 PM
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Re: G8 wheels?

I really wanted the Fikse Fm10s but I think I might like these better. Im ganan have to do some research and lots of thinkin. Cus I really like the Fikses. Back on the topic of this. I myself dont like the G8 wheels. But Its your car. Id try to find someone that will let you see them on your car first..
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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Re: G8 wheels?

What's the bs on G8 wheels? That'll be the difference between spacers or not. 5x120mm is ALMOST ours. Ours are 5x120.65mm so, you might hafta run a file inside the lug holes, just a tad. Depends on if your studs on on the low side of tolerance, and/or the G8s are on the high side.
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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Re: G8 wheels?

I'm bringing this back up, guys. Has anyone ever put a set of alloy G8 rims on an F-Body? I can get a set very cheap but I'm not sure how they will look and fit.
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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Re: G8 wheels?

snagged from grrrr8.net ( http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=12449)
front: 8" 35-48 Stock is +48 (18" & 19")
rear: 8" 48 Stock is +48 (18" & 19")

i'd LOOOOOOVE a set of the GXP wheels for my base G8, but I can't swallow the price tag of 20" rims and tires

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