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Post by jakesprecher on Oct 11, 2007 19:00:06 GMT -6
I've been looking through the forums and seen a few instances of people using Chrysler take-off wheels. It seems like these wheels have a 5x115 bolt pattern compared to 5x114.3 on the Aurora. Is this an issue?
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Post by latenight72 on Oct 11, 2007 20:29:38 GMT -6
you got your numbers mixed.
The Chrysler's are 5x4.5 (114.3)
The Aurora's are 5x115
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Post by JimW on Oct 11, 2007 21:16:51 GMT -6
Right, however Chrysler has adopted the 5x115 pattern with the newer LX models (Charger, 300)
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Post by algonquin on Oct 11, 2007 21:49:18 GMT -6
Right, however Chrysler has adopted the 5x115 pattern with the newer LX models (Charger, 300) Opens up an alternative look for our Auroras. majoraurora does run a Chrysler wheel on his 1st gen. Atleast i think they are Chrysler wheels ?  |
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Post by jakesprecher on Oct 11, 2007 22:42:12 GMT -6
Looks like you are correct, I found the Aurora bolt pattern listed as 5x115. The wheels on that red aurora appear to be the 18's from a 300C. I've found the 17" version of those wheels with almost new tires (take offs?) for $500ish shipped, seems like a steal when tires alone cost nearly that much.
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Post by Oldsnut on Oct 12, 2007 5:26:25 GMT -6
Aren't those wheels off a Caddy STS?
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Post by macadamiaman on Oct 12, 2007 9:43:47 GMT -6
Aren't those wheels off a Caddy STS? nope! |
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anandsihra
Aurora Passenger
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
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Post by anandsihra on Oct 18, 2007 13:57:59 GMT -6
Would wheels from a 94 LHS work on the Aurora? I have an LHS with a shot motor and brand new tires, and an Aurora with a new engine and shot tires.
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Post by jakesprecher on Oct 18, 2007 20:23:59 GMT -6
The 94 LHS has wheels with a bolt pattern of 5x114.3, which means they will not work on the Aurora. The tires are 225/60/16, almost identical to the 235/60 of the Aurora. Just have the LHS tires mounted and balanced on your Aurora wheels.
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Post by 95mushroom on Oct 18, 2007 21:46:29 GMT -6
5x114.3 technically can 'work.' There some stories of them causing catastrophic wheel stud failure on some Caddies, but for every one bad story, there's 10 positive. The thing is you have to look and see if they're 'hub centric' meaning that have a notch on the very center of the wheel to mount on the little nub on the wheel hub.
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thebird65
Aurora Watcher
me want cooookieeeee!!!!!
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Post by thebird65 on Nov 4, 2007 14:52:02 GMT -6
the ford bolt pattern 114.3 is close enough to work, I have had 20" torque thrust' rims for a mustang on my classic all summer now and have had no problems with them
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Post by intheb0x on Nov 5, 2007 21:08:28 GMT -6
hmmm how would those wheels look on a 2nd gen aurora?
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Post by intheb0x on Nov 5, 2007 21:21:04 GMT -6
photo shop anyone?
i can get a set of those 300c 18s for 400
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Post by KliffsAurora on Nov 6, 2007 7:50:00 GMT -6
SRT8 Charger Wheels for me please....  |
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Post by Mr. Javi on Nov 6, 2007 9:16:49 GMT -6
SRT8 Charger Wheels for me please.... that's what I got my eye on next. |
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Post by 95mushroom on Nov 6, 2007 9:50:52 GMT -6
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Post by KliffsAurora on Nov 6, 2007 11:54:55 GMT -6
I Have a set of 17inch Maxima Wheels I got off of a totaled Nissan months ago. I wanted to use them but I don't think I could bare to tell people that my Olds has Nissan Wheels under her. LOL
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Post by dcm on Nov 6, 2007 13:20:24 GMT -6
the only problem with SRT8 wheels is the "SRT8" etched in one of the spokes on each wheel, i dont know if they are all like this but my car audio guy has a SRT8 magnum and the logo is the on the wheel
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Post by latenight72 on Nov 6, 2007 13:20:39 GMT -6
Kliff & Shawn,  |
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Post by 95mushroom on Nov 6, 2007 14:14:40 GMT -6
Awesome thanks Todd.
dcm, yea, that was one problem. Doubt too many would pick up on that though, probably figuring that was a wheel manufacter or something lol.
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Post by Speed Neon on Nov 6, 2007 17:43:55 GMT -6
i like that look
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Post by latenight72 on Nov 6, 2007 18:32:31 GMT -6
So do I, Speed. But after much research and measuring, the SRT line of wheels won't fit. They are 25.4mm offset, we need atleast a 40mm offset to keep them reasonably in the wheel wells. @ 25.4, they will stick out around 10mm past the fenders. Not a good look, IMHO.
-Todd
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Post by KliffsAurora on Nov 6, 2007 20:21:38 GMT -6
It really looks cool. But If the ouside edge of the wheel can meet the fenders then I'd be happy. If they Stuck out a Little that wouldn't be to hateful. Tire size would also matter. You might be able to run a 235/40/20 or a 245/30(?)/20 and it would be okay.
10mm is about a fourth of an inch so thats not bad at all.
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Post by latenight72 on Nov 6, 2007 20:52:28 GMT -6
10mm is 1cm, which is about half an inch. 2.54 cm per 1 inch. A bit too much, imho.. 255/35-20 is about your best option, since they are 8.5" wide rims. |
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Post by intheb0x on Nov 6, 2007 21:12:58 GMT -6
LATE NIGHT can u photoshop those chrome 18 inch rims off a 300c on to a 2nd gen PLEASE!!
lol thanks!
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Post by intheb0x on Nov 6, 2007 21:13:42 GMT -6
the same rims that algonquin
has on this first gen
thanks
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Post by latenight72 on Nov 6, 2007 23:38:37 GMT -6
Not feeling that great, so I didn't spend more than a couple minutes on it. With work it would look more realistic. But I think its good enough for a visual.. Hopefully Oldsnut doesn't mind, I borrowed his pic..  |
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Post by intheb0x on Nov 6, 2007 23:45:32 GMT -6
wow they sure look pretty on a 2nd gen.
im going to buy them!
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Post by KliffsAurora on Nov 7, 2007 17:15:26 GMT -6
Looks Good!
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Post by majoraurora on Nov 7, 2007 19:44:01 GMT -6
Not feeling that great, so I didn't spend more than a couple minutes on it. With work it would look more realistic. But I think its good enough for a visual.. Hopefully Oldsnut doesn't mind, I borrowed his pic..
Those look awesome on a 2d gen, go for it.....However, the offset puts you right at the edge of the fenderwell opening so I recommend you use 225 width tires to avoid rubbing. My 235/50-18s rub when I am turning slowly and crossing a hump like going into a parking lot. I must be in a turn to get the car to list to one side. Straight on is fine. I am working the issue now with a secret fix. If it works I will let you know. |
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