Big Wheels

saturn George · 09-01-2008, 11:32 PM

I am new to this forum... so I am not sure if this is the best thread to post this.. but I am sure a couple of hundred people will redirect me if I am too far off

My question is related to 20" rims/tires on the Sky RL. As cool as they look (and you KNOW they do) have many of you done it and-- equally as important-- any issues? Rubbing /turning / fit /handling etc...

Much apreciated...

**SKY 07** · 09-01-2008, 11:39 PM

Sorry I can't help you. But welcome and Hello T.

cerberus · 09-01-2008, 11:42 PM

The folks who have done it will be more helpful, but I've seen plenty around town and test drove a car with 20" a while back. Shouldn't be a problem with fit or rubbing as with the increased wheel you use a lower profile tire to keep the outer diameter the same.

jayman · 09-01-2008, 11:51 PM

Big Wheels are the way to go

Bogie · 09-02-2008, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cerberus

Shouldn't be a problem with fit or rubbing as with the increased wheel you use a lower profile tire to keep the outer diameter the same.

Yep. Bigger rims. Lower profile. Diameter same.

Case in point, the new Corvette ZR1 runs 20 inch rims, but actually has a smaller diameter than we do because of the low profile tire. And the nine hundredths of an inch difference is probably eclipsed when the tire is loaded.

Of course, lower profile means stiffer ride and more stress on the rims during impact.

**Skip** · 09-02-2008, 12:22 AM

Oridginally the Sky was supposed to have 20 wheels but for the production model it is 19. That is why most speedos are off about 5 MPH...Skip...

**Tamay48** · 09-02-2008, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saturn George

I am new to this forum... so I am not sure if this is the best thread to post this.. but I am sure a couple of hundred people will redirect me if I am too far off

My question is related to 20" rims/tires on the Sky RL. As cool as they look (and you KNOW they do) have many of you done it and-- equally as important-- any issues? Rubbing /turning / fit /handling etc...

Much apreciated...

You asked for it.....Now you've got it...

The Armano XIX 05-X MF (Black Chrome) '20 are about $400 each.
The Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta tires go for about $180 each.

I got my package for $2,300. in New Jersey.

Hope this information helps... Photo attached

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saturn George · 09-02-2008, 09:18 PM

Fantastic looking rims Tamay.... however if I spent that much on the wheels they would cost about $250K a piece because I would have to factor in the price of my divorce!!

Embarrassed to say I hadnt taken into account the lower profile of the tires to get to the same overall diameter... Guess that's what happens to you when you get your first AARP card in the mail

saturn George · 09-02-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip

Oridginally the Sky was supposed to have 20 wheels but for the production model it is 19. That is why most speedos are off about 5 MPH...Skip...

OK... as long as I'm being stupid tonight.... I thought that the production rims were 18"??

**G8TR** · 09-02-2008, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saturn George

OK... as long as I'm being stupid tonight.... I thought that the production rims were 18"??

They are 18s, Skip must be into his own wine again.

Booster_RL · 09-02-2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saturn George

OK... as long as I'm being stupid tonight.... I thought that the production rims were 18"??

They are 18s off the line, I think that the 19 quote was a mistake. Huge rims of course do not add up to any performance but if you are more interested in flossin' dubs than your day at the races you are on the right track. (no pun intended)

**Skip** · 09-02-2008, 11:32 PM

Well EEXXXCCCUUUUSSEEE me for making a small one inch mistake. It is not like I run around with a tape measure in my hand....Skip....

saturn George · 09-02-2008, 11:51 PM

Lots of guys with convertibles have trouble with measuring length properly... at least from what I've heard anyways Skip

xmicro_Redline · 09-02-2008, 11:59 PM

I stuck with Factory speced 245 45 18's for my aftermarket. I wasn't ready to give up some ride quality for a slightly different look. Plus, the car is so low, it is hard to avoid potholes. Last thing you need is a busted out tire/rim with NO SPARE!

cerberus · 09-03-2008, 12:06 AM

This thread here has a decent 20" wheel discussion: 20" wheel question

saturn George · 09-03-2008, 08:13 PM

Thanks Cerberus... just the type of info and exchange I was looking for.

Strange... but the search function on the sitge doesnt seem to come up with these posts very well. Is it just me??

cerberus · 09-03-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saturn George

Thanks Cerberus... just the type of info and exchange I was looking for.

Strange... but the search function on the sitge doesnt seem to come up with these posts very well. Is it just me??

The forum software search function is not great. I use google. Add in "site:skyroadster.com" at the beginning to search a single web site.

**Celt03** · 09-03-2008, 09:20 PM

saturn George · 09-07-2008, 12:22 AM

Thanks for the "hello" Celts...

I want so bad to repond something clever like "I don't talk to fairies" but was afraid that people would think I was homophobic and it would violate the terms of service for the site

lol

Thanks again

09-01-2008, 11:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
saturn George Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 15 My Photos: (0)	Big Wheels I am new to this forum... so I am not sure if this is the best thread to post this.. but I am sure a couple of hundred people will redirect me if I am too far off My question is related to 20" rims/tires on the Sky RL. As cool as they look (and you KNOW they do) have many of you done it and-- equally as important-- any issues? Rubbing /turning / fit /handling etc... Much apreciated...

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cerberus Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,387 My Photos: (19)	The folks who have done it will be more helpful, but I've seen plenty around town and test drove a car with 20" a while back. Shouldn't be a problem with fit or rubbing as with the increased wheel you use a lower profile tire to keep the outer diameter the same. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pontiac builds excitement... Saturn has rethought it's image... The time has come for the enthusiasts... NASSOA Officially Recognized by GM More Info ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Skip First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: deep in the land of cotton where good times there are not forgotten Posts: 4,736 My Photos: (0)	Oridginally the Sky was supposed to have 20 wheels but for the production model it is 19. That is why most speedos are off about 5 MPH...Skip... __________________ Resident Redneck of the forum and Birthday Greeter Keep on the sunny side of life It tant Christmas without Christ.

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09-02-2008, 09:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
saturn George Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 15 My Photos: (0)	Fantastic looking rims Tamay.... however if I spent that much on the wheels they would cost about $250K a piece because I would have to factor in the price of my divorce!! Embarrassed to say I hadnt taken into account the lower profile of the tires to get to the same overall diameter... Guess that's what happens to you when you get your first AARP card in the mail

09-02-2008, 11:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
Skip First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: deep in the land of cotton where good times there are not forgotten Posts: 4,736 My Photos: (0)	Well EEXXXCCCUUUUSSEEE me for making a small one inch mistake. It is not like I run around with a tape measure in my hand....Skip.... __________________ Resident Redneck of the forum and Birthday Greeter Keep on the sunny side of life It tant Christmas without Christ.

09-02-2008, 11:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
saturn George Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 15 My Photos: (0)	Lots of guys with convertibles have trouble with measuring length properly... at least from what I've heard anyways Skip

09-02-2008, 11:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,477 My Photos: (1)	I stuck with Factory speced 245 45 18's for my aftermarket. I wasn't ready to give up some ride quality for a slightly different look. Plus, the car is so low, it is hard to avoid potholes. Last thing you need is a busted out tire/rim with NO SPARE!

09-03-2008, 12:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
cerberus Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,387 My Photos: (19)	This thread here has a decent 20" wheel discussion: 20" wheel question __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pontiac builds excitement... Saturn has rethought it's image... The time has come for the enthusiasts... NASSOA Officially Recognized by GM More Info ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

09-03-2008, 08:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
saturn George Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 15 My Photos: (0)	Thanks Cerberus... just the type of info and exchange I was looking for. Strange... but the search function on the sitge doesnt seem to come up with these posts very well. Is it just me??

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09-07-2008, 12:22 AM	#19 (permalink)
saturn George Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 15 My Photos: (0)	Thanks for the "hello" Celts... I want so bad to repond something clever like "I don't talk to fairies" but was afraid that people would think I was homophobic and it would violate the terms of service for the site lol Thanks again

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