Impala SS Wheel 18" Chrome w/ Tires
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Impala SS Wheel 18" Chrome w/ Tires
Hey Guys,
After going to the Michigan meet and greet last Saturday, I saw Alec's (SiKImpalaSS) Impala SS on factory 18" chromes. This brought back my interest in getting a set of these for my car. There is currently a set on ebay for $950
. I can offset the cost of this by using a set of 18" tires I inherited, Falken "FK452" 245/45/ZR18.
Question is, can I use these 245/45/ZR18 on this rim? Factory tire on these wheels are P235/50/R18.
SiKImpalaSS's ride at the meet and greet (factory part # 9597121)
Ebay link:
06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Chevy Impala 18" Chrome Wheels New Take Off Set 5332 | eBay
After going to the Michigan meet and greet last Saturday, I saw Alec's (SiKImpalaSS) Impala SS on factory 18" chromes. This brought back my interest in getting a set of these for my car. There is currently a set on ebay for $950
. I can offset the cost of this by using a set of 18" tires I inherited, Falken "FK452" 245/45/ZR18. Question is, can I use these 245/45/ZR18 on this rim? Factory tire on these wheels are P235/50/R18.
SiKImpalaSS's ride at the meet and greet (factory part # 9597121)
Ebay link:
06 07 08 09 10 11 12 Chevy Impala 18" Chrome Wheels New Take Off Set 5332 | eBay
Jake:
First off, I think those wheels would look Great on your Monte!
Im no expert on tire sizes... But, The falkens are a Tad shorter by 1/4"... But not as wide as the stock tire size...
Meaning it will more than likely lower the overall ride height..
Thats what I get out of it... I believe since your Monte is still at stock ride Height,I dont believe its going to be an issue!
Jake check this link out:
This just may help put your mind at ease!
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...x51Kn8JBqSDXmw
First off, I think those wheels would look Great on your Monte!
Im no expert on tire sizes... But, The falkens are a Tad shorter by 1/4"... But not as wide as the stock tire size...
Meaning it will more than likely lower the overall ride height..
Thats what I get out of it... I believe since your Monte is still at stock ride Height,I dont believe its going to be an issue!
Jake check this link out:
This just may help put your mind at ease!
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...x51Kn8JBqSDXmw
Last edited by STUMPMI; May 21, 2013 at 05:34 PM.
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i'm liking these now too
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mfg pn 9598242, on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVROLET-IM...item19d7b72840
mfg pn 9598242, on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVROLET-IM...item19d7b72840
Last edited by brewcitymc; May 22, 2013 at 07:14 PM.
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From the pricing I saw when looking at wheels ($1200-$1500) that $950 price tag isn't too shabby for those wheels. If you don't mind investing a little sweat and elbow grease you could polish a set of standard wheels then hit them with a coat of clear coat and have the same appearance as the chrome wheels. They'd also reduce your unsprung weight because they are lighter weight.
Tire Size
BrewCityMC - I have 2 cars that came from the factory with P235/50R x 18's and on both cars I have put P245/45R x 18's with absolutely no issues. They will fit will no difficulties at all. And those 18" OEM SS Wheels are my favorite; they are gorgeous.
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Good to know, i'm going to email about the split 5 spoke design tomorrow
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Well they dropped the price of the take-off ss wheels on ebay to $855 so I slept on it and bought then this am. It did look like 1 had a small scuff but I can deal with it. Economy shipping so I'll probably have them in a week and a half, can't wait!
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Sweet, looking forward to pics of them on the car!