Optimal Width for Custom Rims

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mahme

Discussion Starter · Jan 18, 2006

Hello everybody,

I am currently in the process of ordering aftermarket rims for my XLR. I have decided to go for 19s (I felt that 20s might look a little too big).

Anyway, it looks like it's going to be 19x8.5 at the front with 255/40-19 tires and 19x10 at the rear with 295/35-19.

Before ordering, I just wanted to have opinions on the sizes (especially width)... especially from all of you who already went for 19s and 20s... Is 10 inches too wide at the back?

Thanks
Mahme

PS: Don't worry, I will post photos of the new rims as soon as I get them on...

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harrysxlr

· #2 · Jan 18, 2006

mahme said:
Hello everybody,

I am currently in the process of ordering aftermarket rims for my XLR. I have decided to go for 19s (I felt that 20s might look a little too big).

Anyway, it looks like it's going to be 19x8.5 at the front with 255/40-19 tires and 19x10 at the rear with 295/35-19.

Before ordering, I just wanted to have opinions on the sizes (especially width)... especially from all of you who already went for 19s and 20s... Is 10 inches too wide at the back?

Thanks
Mahme

PS: Don't worry, I will post photos of the new rims as soon as I get them on...

Hi Mahme,
long time not seeing!!!
Do you have your Corsa on? I got mine on since last Sept. - bought it in the US and had it shipped over to Germany. Super-great sound!!!!!

295 s on the back I don`t know if they will fit but for my taste it would be a little oversized.
255s on front and 275 on the back would be OK for me.

Welcome back to the forum

Harry

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harrysxlr

· #4 · Jan 18, 2006

mahme said:
Hey harry,

thanks a lot for your message... I have been pretty busy indeed over the last few months and haven't been able to participate in the forum...

About the Corsa, I had the exhaust shipped to my addres in the US to later ship it with the rest of my furniture back to France... Somehow, the Exhaust sytem got stolen between the storage and the delivery... So I ordered a new one, still waiting for it....

mahme

Mahme, you will love this strong sound:thumbs :thumbs :thumbs

Instalation took one hour, perfect fit and finish!

Harry

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harrysxlr

· #6 · Jan 18, 2006

1_XLR said:
with my 20" wheels ....9.5 width with 275 was the max I could go.
Don't know if your 19" will allow any more, but I wouldn't think so.
Plenty of room on the fronts.

Hi 1 XLR, as I said, 275 on the rear is about maximum. Do you get same noise when turn your steering wheel all way laft or right?
Harry

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harrysxlr

· #8 · Jan 18, 2006

1_XLR said:
what kind of noise? from the rear?
Depends how hard I hit the gas!

What I mean is, when you got your steering wheel all way to the left or right side does the tire touch somewhere the inner-fender? (sure the front tires)
Hard to explain, forgive me I`m a german!
Harry

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harrysxlr

· #10 · Jan 18, 2006

1_XLR said:
No. I have 8.5" with 255 up front and there's plenty of room.

There's limited room on the rears because the trunk had to be extra wide to recieve the top

Thank you, I see no rubbing on body.
Geigercars in Munich offers 9.5 x 20 rims with 255/35R 20 all around, it`s a five spoke, it`s available in polished or black. I´ll see what I do when the snow season is over here.
Thanks again
Harry

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harrysxlr

· #12 · Jan 19, 2006

standby said:
Hans,
Clearances are all good on the front with my 20" Foose rims, but when I hit it hard and it shifts into second I get a thud from the rear. There are slight rub marks on the inner fender but no real damage. I don't do it often so I guess it will survive........................No one has ever had a complaint about the tranny in this car. I'm quite tough on the down shifting and it's still as smooth as the day I bought it.........Just something positive for a change.:cheers

Bob,
you are right, this 5 speed auto works perfect.
What tire size do you have front and rear? I think in june I want see your platinum no more because you`ll have than also a light platinum but with a BIG V on and in it.:lol

Hans

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