Sparco Pro Corsa Sourcing and Fitment?

[TheGreenDragon]

Alright, I think I finally decided on the wheels I wanted to put on my Sonic.

Unfortunately there is a problem. The main website for O.Z. Wheels shows the Sparco Pro Corsa is available in a 5x105 bolt pattern. Unfortunately the only retailer that handles their products stateside (according to the same website) is tirerack. And tirerack doesn't have them in the 5x105 bolt pattern.

Now, I like tirerack, don't get me wrong. But they can be very annoying, as they won't let you simply specify the rim you want and then see what bolt patterns are available.

At any rate, the rims are 17x7.5et35 with 5.63 backspace. Ideally I would love to just buy them in the 5x105 bolt pattern. But if I can't then I'll have to get a 5x100 bolt pattern from tirerack and run a set of adapters. Yes, the Pro Corsa have the pits in the backplate so I won't have to saw off the studs.

So my big question is, if I went the adapter route, what thickness of adapter would make the wheels sit flush in the fender?

 

[The Champ]

I'd call tirerack and ask if they could order them in for you.

 

[Sneakerfix]

Alright, I think I finally decided on the wheels I wanted to put on my Sonic.

Unfortunately there is a problem. The main website for O.Z. Wheels shows the Sparco Pro Corsa is available in a 5x105 bolt pattern. Unfortunately the only retailer that handles their products stateside (according to the same website) is tirerack. And tirerack doesn't have them in the 5x105 bolt pattern.

Now, I like tirerack, don't get me wrong. But they can be very annoying, as they won't let you simply specify the rim you want and then see what bolt patterns are available.

At any rate, the rims are 17x7.5et35 with 5.63 backspace. Ideally I would love to just buy them in the 5x105 bolt pattern. But if I can't then I'll have to get a 5x100 bolt pattern from tirerack and run a set of adapters. Yes, the Pro Corsa have the pits in the backplate so I won't have to saw off the studs.

So my big question is, if I went the adapter route, what thickness of adapter would make the wheels sit flush in the fender?

Why use an adapter when you can just have them redrilled to 5x105 for 50bucks a rim

 

[hammrdwn510]

Reminds me of str4 oem wheel.... But better

Nice choice

 

[TheGreenDragon]

Why use an adapter when you can just have them redrilled to 5x105 for 50bucks a rim

Because I'm not a big fan of redrilling if I don't have to.

Besides which, the main point is, I'd like the wheels to sit flush to the outside fender (and I'm fairly certain these rims don't come with custom offsets). So whether I go with spacers or adapters, I still don't know what thickness will put the wheels flush.

That is the bigger issue. With the rim's dimensions, what size of spacer or adapter will leave the wheels flush to the fender?

EDIT: Also just found out they do come in a 18x8et45 as well, though I don't know if the bolt pattern is available for that size, as it seemed they only listed the 17" one with the 5x105 bolt pattern (Chevy Cruz was the car listed on O.Z. Racing site).

Reminds me of str4 oem wheel.... But better

Nice choice

Thanks! They're kind of a European-style look (think newer BMW rims). Maybe even a bit of DTM influence?

 

[DWolfe2010]

Because I'm not a big fan of redrilling if I don't have to.

Besides which, the main point is, I'd like the wheels to sit flush to the outside fender (and I'm fairly certain these rims don't come with custom offsets). So whether I go with spacers or adapters, I still don't know what thickness will put the wheels flush.

That is the bigger issue. With the rim's dimensions, what size of spacer or adapter will leave the wheels flush to the fender?

EDIT: Also just found out they do come in a 18x8et45 as well, though I don't know if the bolt pattern is available for that size, as it seemed they only listed the 17" one with the 5x105 bolt pattern (Chevy Cruz was the car listed on O.Z. Racing site).



Thanks! They're kind of a European-style look (think newer BMW rims). Maybe even a bit of DTM influence?

I will tell you this, anything between 35-30 offset is generally flush up front I run 18x9.5 et25 and it's still close to flush

Cause #UniqueLOW

 

[TheGreenDragon]

I'd call tirerack and ask if they could order them in for you.

I'm very sad.

I contacted TireRack and was told the Pro Corsa rims do not come in a 17x7.5et35 in a 5x105 bolt pattern.

I have no idea why the official O.Z. Racing website showed them available in the 5x105 bolt pattern. Perhaps it's just out of date.

Anyway, I'll probably have to do adapters.

Now to save up the money.