Need help with Rim Bolt Pattern ??

[BlackButy]

I have a chance to buy some really hot Chrome rims CHEAP!!! On my Bonny, I had 5x114.3 rims and they fit very well. Will this same size (5x114.3) fit an Aurora. or do they have to be 5x115mm?

[JimW]

They will work

What size are the chromes?

[BlackButy]

The rim size is 17x7, but the bolt pattern is not given. I have e-mailed him with the question, but have yet to hear from him. Nice thing is they are fairly local, and no shipping!

I stopped by Tires Plus and they had an Intruige on the rack. They stuck a rim with a 114mm bolt pattern on and it fit like a glove. So I'm thinking if these rims are anywhere between 114mm and 115mm, I'm buyin 'em.

[JimW]

17x7.5 is ideal, but with 235/55/17 tires (which I suggest you get ) for that depth you should be ok.

7.5+ will only work if you want wider then 235's

[Aurora40]

Does anyone look at the offset of wheels? That doesn't seem to come up much. I'm sure the GM Bonnie wheels a few have would have the same offset, or an offset appropriate for the width, but aftermarket may not. The offset can determine rubbing, but more importantly has a lot to do with the ride as the suspension travels. I just never hear anyone mention it.

And isn't it possible with 114 mm wheels, that the wheel studs fit through, but that the lugs don't center? They may only press on one side, or maybe one lug centers and the rest don't? A mm isn't a huge difference, but not a small one either.

[BlackButy]

Here are the 17x7 rims I am looking at(Vault - Jades). Will know tomorrow for sure if they will fit. Any opinions??

Retail, $275ea. or $1100 for set. My price for set = $317. Yes that's for 4 not 1. I figure I can't go wrong!

[JimW]

Giv'er and if you don't end up likin em...sell

[erw38]

Where are you getting a price like that? What's our ACNA discount like? ;D

[BlackButy]

This was an e-Bay auction my dad had bid on. I guess the auction closed last night and didn't meet the guys reserve. He e-mailed my dad and offered him a 2nd chance to buy at the price of my dads last bid. SWWWWEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!! Looks like I'm going to have chromies before Christmas. Tires are another story, but at least I'll have the rims!

[erw38]

Damn, I wish I was rich! ;D ;D

[BlackButy]

LOL...Not rich at all. Been selling all the parts off my wrecked Bonneville and have made just over $1000. I found the rims on e-bay and showed them to my dad. I never knew he bid on them. He or I never expected the offer at $317. I think someone needs some Christmas money!! His loss is my gain.

[erw38]

I'll give you $320 even for them! Thats a heck of a deal if you ask me!

[BlackButy]

That $320 may look pretty good if they don't fit my car

Oh, Maybe I could put them on Mom's Caravan. That would really look like a Pimper Wagon!! ;D

[erw38]

If they don't fit your car then why would I buy them for my car? After all, I think we have the same car!

[dred98]

I know the standard classic wheel is 16 x 7 with a 5 x 115 bolt pattern. Does anyone know what the offset is ? - I think it's usually measured in millimeters like the bolt pattern.
I read on AF that it was 52mm negative offset - but I'm not sure if this is right.

[Mr. Javi]

The Classic Aurora has a High Positive Offset.

The Aurora has a High Positive Offset - FWD ( Front Wheel Drive ) Typically +45, 40, 35 offset.

Which number to be exact, not sure.




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