Official Wheel and Tire Fitment Thread

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SoCalRs

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easy_emu said:
Does anybody still look at this thread? I need some help. Looking for wider wheels. I prefer 15" wheels so I can fit big comfy tires on them. Having a lot of trouble finding what I want with the 5x105 bolt pattern... Any suggestions? I'm a huge fan of how these look:
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Not so much the color but the design is dope.

Thanks!
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I was looking at those as well that's a racing wheel I forgot the 2 main co. That make them I e mailed them ask if they will drill a set for 5x105 they said no ...also I asked if I could run a spacer guy told me it would need to be 3 " thick ????? They use that style on Nascar there's a street wheel and track wheel they make em in 4 lug and 5 but not 5x105 ...
 
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Vicarious

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Kozikan said:
Need help looking at 18x8 offset 35 wheels with 225/40r18 will I have clearance issues with struts or guards ???
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I'll let someone more experienced confirm, but I know whoever owned the car prior to me put on 225/45R17 which is almost exactly the same size, and on a fairly minor offset, and I have absolutely zero rubbing what-so-ever.
 
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cvballa008

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Hello all, so if I want to run 17x8.25" wheels on a 235/45/17 wheel, do you think there would be clearance issues? not too sure on the offset. looking at XXRs
 
LMurphy

LMurphy

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Exciting news! Just ordered my wheels!
Fifteen52 Tarmac - Custom Blanks: 5x105, ET30, 17x7.5
Should be here in around 2-3 weeks.


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LorbeerTLC

LorbeerTLC

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Rim & Tire Size Calculator: Need Additional Information...

Hey guys, I've looked everywhere on the web and I haven't found any answers to my questions. So I'm hoping you guys might be able to provide them.

I have a stock 2012 Chevy Sonic LTZ Hatchback 1.4 Turbo with the stock 17" wheels. I'm looking for information for the front wheels/tires.

Does anybody know the following:

1) The Fender Clearance?
2) The Wheelwell Clearance?
3) The Suspension Clearance?

I need it for this Rim & Tire Size Calculator site:
https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?wheel1=205-50-17X6.5ET42&wheel2=215-50-17X6.5ET42&scl=0.75in&fcl=2in&wcl=1.25in&sr=0in

The numbers that are being used are ones that I guessed because I know the suspension clearance is really tight. But I don't actually know what they are and my web searches have come up empty.
I know the offset is 41.5

Thanks! :)
 
LMurphy

LMurphy

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UltimaSanctus said:
Bridgestone RE71-R is what I have and they are amazing. Just watch out for any puddles on the interstate

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Thanks! I think I'll do that then, already have Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 for winters on Stock RS wheels and love them so might as well keep it in the family.

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LMurphy

LMurphy

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Do you have a wheel/wheel size in mind? If it is the 215/50R17 I think you are fine. I am pretty sure I have seen that number floating around here before. Just note it will throw off your speedometer. At 80mph speedo reading it is actually going 81.26mph so just a heads up.

LorbeerTLC said:
Hey guys, I've looked everywhere on the web and I haven't found any answers to my questions. So I'm hoping you guys might be able to provide them.

I have a stock 2012 Chevy Sonic LTZ Hatchback 1.4 Turbo with the stock 17" wheels. I'm looking for information for the front wheels/tires.

Does anybody know the following:

1) The Fender Clearance?
2) The Wheelwell Clearance?
3) The Suspension Clearance?

I need it for this Rim & Tire Size Calculator site:
https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?wheel1=205-50-17X6.5ET42&wheel2=215-50-17X6.5ET42&scl=0.75in&fcl=2in&wcl=1.25in&sr=0in

The numbers that are being used are ones that I guessed because I know the suspension clearance is really tight. But I don't actually know what they are and my web searches have come up empty.
I know the offset is 41.5

Thanks! :)
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LorbeerTLC

LorbeerTLC

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LMurphy said:
Do you have a wheel/wheel size in mind? If it is the 215/50R17 I think you are fine. I am pretty sure I have seen that number floating around here before. Just note it will throw off your speedometer. At 80mph speedo reading it is actually going 81.26mph so just a heads up.
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Oh, I've already installed the 215/50R 17's.

It's just that web site has an image of what your suspension clearance would look like with the wheel/tires installed. But it needs the fender, wheel well, and suspension clearance numbers added to accurately show you just how much room (and that I don't know). Plus, it would be interesting to play with the tire sizes to see at what size does it come into contact with the struts. :p

I didn't know if you guys had that information available as I couldn't find it on the web.
 
orangeltz13

orangeltz13

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tire size

I really like some of the ideas shared in this thread. I want to go somewhat conservative. I want to increase the wheel track (width) of my sonic by using spacers and keep the original 17 inch oem rims. I wonder what the maximum spacer I can use.
 
orangeltz13

orangeltz13

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LorbeerTLC said:
Hey guys, I've looked everywhere on the web and I haven't found any answers to my questions. So I'm hoping you guys might be able to provide them.

I have a stock 2012 Chevy Sonic LTZ Hatchback 1.4 Turbo with the stock 17" wheels. I'm looking for information for the front wheels/tires.

Does anybody know the following:

1) The Fender Clearance?
2) The Wheelwell Clearance?
3) The Suspension Clearance?

I need it for this Rim & Tire Size Calculator site:
https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?wheel1=205-50-17X6.5ET42&wheel2=215-50-17X6.5ET42&scl=0.75in&fcl=2in&wcl=1.25in&sr=0in

The numbers that are being used are ones that I guessed because I know the suspension clearance is really tight. But I don't actually know what they are and my web searches have come up empty.
I know the offset is 41.5

Thanks! :)
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Why don't you ask a well respected tire shop about what tire/rim package will fit your Sonic? I am sure they can provide you with the best set up for your car.
 
LorbeerTLC

LorbeerTLC

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orangeltz13 said:
Why don't you ask a well respected tire shop about what tire/rim package will fit your Sonic? I am sure they can provide you with the best set up for your car.
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Hi orangeltz13,

Thanks for your suggestion, but I'm not in the market for that. I just wanted to go to this link:
Rim & Tire Size Calculator. Custom Offsets, Play with specs below, try different settings, compare results...

Then fill out the needed information under: "Specify your parameters."
It is here where I don't know the needed specifications in order to make this work properly. The tire place didn't have that information either.

Once the correct clearance information is entered, you can then have fun seeing what tires would work for your stock rim size or any combination of tires/wheels and if the "Scrub Radius" would stay at "0," or move to "Positive," or "Negative," and if so, play with the "Offset" numbers to bring it back to "0."

This is just a neat site to play around on the different size of tires and wheels. :)
 
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Andy3521

Andy3521

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LMurphy said:
Exciting news! Just ordered my wheels!
Fifteen52 Tarmac - Custom Blanks: 5x105, ET30, 17x7.5
Should be here in around 2-3 weeks.


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Did you order these direct from fifteen 52 or through a supplier? Also what size tires are you going to run on them?

I still going back and forth on what wheels I want to buy for summer use.
 
LMurphy

LMurphy

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Andy3521 said:
Did you order these direct from fifteen 52 or through a supplier? Also what size tires are you going to run on them?



I still going back and forth on what wheels I want to buy for summer use.
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Actually just got them in Monday. I ordered them direct through fifteen52. I'm gonna put Bridgestone Potenza RE-71r at 225/45/17.
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LMurphy

LMurphy

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Andy3521 said:
Murphy, you staying with the white color?
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Not sure yet. I eventually plan on painting my car white cause I made a big mistake with grey haha. When I do that I will change the color of the wheels.

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Andy3521

Andy3521

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I like the grey but it wasn't my first choice. I really had my sights set on the blue but I let my wife talk me out of it.

Throw up some pics when you have these installed.
 
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