wheels

jimmyrc · 05-17-2007, 05:17 PM

okay here is something for you to give some input. I have been looking for some new wheels -18 inch for my Sky. I checked out the ones that rpi has but a bit out of my range. Nice wheels though. Here is my dilema;I have yet to find wheels with the stock specs. that will work. I know that kappashere has a few selections but not exactly what I am looking for. I called a local Saturn dealer and I was told that they tried to change the wheels on their dealership Sky and had "vibration problems." So do any of you have any suggestions? Have you changed your wheels and have you had any problems with handling or vibration any info would be great

coopcj7 · 05-17-2007, 06:02 PM

I have had a set of different rims on my sky for the winter that had a 45mm offset and they didn't have any vibration problems as long as they were balanced properly. Here is a link to different types of rims that are available but they have the 45mm offset instead of 55.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tog...fcs=false&fcb=

jimmyrc · 05-17-2007, 06:07 PM

thanks I will check out the website maybe I will find something that I like

compression · 05-17-2007, 08:19 PM

You can put any after market wheel on your car. It is hubcentric. So you will not need any spacers or mini hubs. Just bolt them right on up. I found when I put 20s on my car it had a better feel for the road then the 18s did.

rs0987654 · 05-24-2007, 01:28 AM

I had the same problem. I wanted a classy chrome wheel that weighed less than or equal to the stock chrome wheel - nothing more than 25 lbs. I searched for two months but found only the RPI and Kappasphere choices that you found, and rejected them for the same reasons. I settled for the stock chrome wheel. It is low cost and accents the silver graphite color very well. If you want to go to something other than chrome, or run with a heavier wheel, there are some nice choices out there.

Adam.Barb · 05-24-2007, 03:00 AM

Which do you like better ?

xmicro_Redline · 05-24-2007, 06:44 AM

I put Foose wheels on my Sky. They are the stock size and have I think a 45 offset instead of the 55 so they stick out a bit more. Can not feel a handling difference except maybe slightly better on corners. Probably slightly heavier than factory rims but who cares I am not racing for money or anything, this is a personal pleasure car for me.

**reedred** · 05-24-2007, 08:29 AM

Maybe a look at this thread would help a little- at least for looks:

Photoshop Request...Wheels

Paul was kind enough to do a bunch of photoshopping for people. I especially liked the way these came out on my Graphite:

xmicro_Redline · 05-24-2007, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam.Barb

Which do you like better ?

Between these two the bottom is a clear winner to me!

**reedred** · 05-24-2007, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xmicro_Redline

Between these two the bottom is a clear winner to me!

Me too- the top pic looks a little too much like a whitewall tire for my taste.

russsims · 05-24-2007, 09:00 AM

These wheels are 45 offset in 19" but available in 18". Have not had any vibration or rubbing issues. Attached are photos of the RK Sport Sky at last years SEMA with painted rims and my GXP with chrome. I went with these rims because they are devoide of all those fake allen screws, clean classic look, and they have a deep lip.

http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=3894184
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4623387

xmicro_Redline · 05-24-2007, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reedred

Me too- the top pic looks a little too much like a whitewall tire for my taste.

Be careful Reed, Mike may see your negativity toward his white wall fetish!

**reedred** · 05-24-2007, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xmicro_Redline

Be careful Reed, Mike may see your negativity toward his white wall fetish!

I expected him to ask where he could buy the rims by now.

SKY 4 ME · 05-24-2007, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russsims

These wheels are 45 offset in 19" but available in 18". Have not had any vibration or rubbing issues. Attached are photos of the RK Sport Sky at last years SEMA with painted rims and my GXP with chrome. I went with these rims because they are devoide of all those fake allen screws, clean classic look, and they have a deep lip.

http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=3894184
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4623387

I Like your chrome rims. They look good. Do they make them in a 20"?

Homer · 05-24-2007, 02:32 PM

jimmyrc · 05-24-2007, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rs0987654

I had the same problem. I wanted a classy chrome wheel that weighed less than or equal to the stock chrome wheel - nothing more than 25 lbs. I searched for two months but found only the RPI and Kappasphere choices that you found, and rejected them for the same reasons. I settled for the stock chrome wheel. It is low cost and accents the silver graphite color very well. If you want to go to something other than chrome, or run with a heavier wheel, there are some nice choices out there.

Well after all your comments and pics I guess I am going to stick with the chromies that came with the Sky. It is still a great looking car.
Thanks for your response.

05-17-2007, 05:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
jimmyrc First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Ca. Posts: 69 My Photos: (0)	wheels okay here is something for you to give some input. I have been looking for some new wheels -18 inch for my Sky. I checked out the ones that rpi has but a bit out of my range. Nice wheels though. Here is my dilema;I have yet to find wheels with the stock specs. that will work. I know that kappashere has a few selections but not exactly what I am looking for. I called a local Saturn dealer and I was told that they tried to change the wheels on their dealership Sky and had "vibration problems." So do any of you have any suggestions? Have you changed your wheels and have you had any problems with handling or vibration any info would be great __________________ RL techno gray premium trim chrome wheels 6 disc monsoon LSD 3 pedals

05-17-2007, 06:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
coopcj7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: My Very Own Trunk Monkey Posts: 910 My Photos: (0)	I have had a set of different rims on my sky for the winter that had a 45mm offset and they didn't have any vibration problems as long as they were balanced properly. Here is a link to different types of rims that are available but they have the 45mm offset instead of 55. http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tog...fcs=false&fcb= __________________ Chili Pepper Red #3060 3 Stainless Pedals 1 plastic foot rest Black Top/Leather Interior LSD 6 Disc Monsoon Flowmaster Dual Exhuast Redline Gauges Bullet Door Locks WERKS Stage II Turbo "FOUNDER OF CENTRAL OHIO CUSTOM KAPPAS"

05-17-2007, 06:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
jimmyrc First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Ca. Posts: 69 My Photos: (0)	wheels thanks I will check out the website maybe I will find something that I like __________________ RL techno gray premium trim chrome wheels 6 disc monsoon LSD 3 pedals

05-24-2007, 01:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
rs0987654 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 183 My Photos: (0)	I had the same problem. I wanted a classy chrome wheel that weighed less than or equal to the stock chrome wheel - nothing more than 25 lbs. I searched for two months but found only the RPI and Kappasphere choices that you found, and rejected them for the same reasons. I settled for the stock chrome wheel. It is low cost and accents the silver graphite color very well. If you want to go to something other than chrome, or run with a heavier wheel, there are some nice choices out there. __________________ Silver Graphite Redline, Black Leather, Black Top, 5-Spd, Spoiler, 6 CD & XM, Chrome Wheels, Magnaflow Ordered 2/5/07 - Delivered - 4/14/07 - 9.5 Weeks My Dealer is Saturn of Santa Clarita - A Great Dealer!

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Adam.Barb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woodobridge, VA Posts: 183 My Photos: (0)	Which do you like better ? Which do you like better ? __________________ 05/04/07- Ordered 08 SKY R/L 05/04/07- KZMCS5 06/11/07- Produced 06/12/07- 3800 06/26/07- Delivered to Dealership This is as far as I got the dealer would not finance me due to low credit plus I could not find a co signer!

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05-17-2007, 08:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
compression First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada EH Posts: 83 My Photos: (0)	You can put any after market wheel on your car. It is hubcentric. So you will not need any spacers or mini hubs. Just bolt them right on up. I found when I put 20s on my car it had a better feel for the road then the 18s did.

05-24-2007, 06:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,495 My Photos: (1)	I put Foose wheels on my Sky. They are the stock size and have I think a 45 offset instead of the 55 so they stick out a bit more. Can not feel a handling difference except maybe slightly better on corners. Probably slightly heavier than factory rims but who cares I am not racing for money or anything, this is a personal pleasure car for me. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by xmicro_Redline : 05-24-2007 at 06:46 AM.

05-24-2007, 09:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
russsims Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 80 My Photos: (0)	These wheels are 45 offset in 19" but available in 18". Have not had any vibration or rubbing issues. Attached are photos of the RK Sport Sky at last years SEMA with painted rims and my GXP with chrome. I went with these rims because they are devoide of all those fake allen screws, clean classic look, and they have a deep lip. http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=3894184 http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=4623387 __________________ TSW 19" Rims-245/40ZR-19 Dunlop Tires-MF Exhaust-Side Cowl Panels-Side Skirts-Pioneer AVIC-D3-Alpine PDX-4.150 Amp-MB Quart QSD 216 Speakers-JL Audio Sub-Rear Camera-Full Dynamat int.-full interior reupholstery-MOMO shifter, hand brake & floor plates

05-24-2007, 02:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
Homer First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 203 My Photos: (0)	__________________ 07 sky vin~00193 Under Construction *Save My SKY* My SKY's MySpace Page

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