Old Oct 12, 2013 | 12:59 AM
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astrnmrtom
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Default Re: Will these aftermarket rims fit my OEM size tires?

I'm going through the same process as you, trying to choose new wheesl that fit my existing tires - and car. My first step was to look up the specs on my tires. I went to the TireRack website, looked up my tires and in the "specs" tab it listed the "rim width range". My 18" Continental Extreme Contact DWS fit rims from 7.5-9". The 19s fit 8.5-10". Your tires may have different specs.

Another helpful site is: Custom rims, wheel tire packages for your ride - RIMSnTIRES.com It allows you to enter the specs for your factory wheels and the new wheels to see how they compare. You'll even see how varying the wheel width effects tire height and speedometer reading.

My problem is finding wheels that I like that come in both 18" and 19" sizes with the correct bolt pattern and offset. There are VERY few that come close to matching factory specs. My Continentals are still quite new so I don't feel like dropping extra cash for new tire sizes just to get rims I like. At this point I'm looking at needing spacers for my rear wheels to get the wheels I really like. Its too bad there aren't more choices for our cars. I see so many wheels that would look awesome on the Crossfire, but they won't fit.

I looked at the link showing your rims and I see they are listed on the fitment chart. I've found some wheels on websites that say they fit, but the offset is different - usually for the rear wheels. I'd suggest you see if you can find what the offsets are. Factory is: +35mm for front, and +22mm for rear. Nice looking wheels by the way - hope they work for you.

Tom
 
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