GTT Mag Questions

[BZG Wagon]

Looking for mags to put on my GTT - what do I need to know / ask?

From what I gather:
Mag Sizes: 17 x ??? (how wide / narrow can I / should I go)
Stud Pattern: 5 x 100
Offsets: 38 - 50

Will tyre size / profile make any difference to the fitting of the mags?

Do cheaper mag brands have much difference over the more expensive ones (there are some nice looking cheapies on Trademe - but I've never heard of some of the brands).

The car has been lowered.

[Santa'sBoostinSleigh]

in my opinion 18's look better - 17's look too small to me

i think mine are 18*7.5.
and i cant for the life of me remember the offset
215/40/18 tires

previously i had 215/35/18's, according to the tire calculators this put my speedo out by a couple more kms. the 40 profile is closer (only out by <0.5kph)
the 40 profile also rides much nicer

[fivebob]

I prefer 17" wheels, 18" looks too big and in most cases are too heavy and not good for the handling.

My GTT has 17x8" with 215/45 tyres with no issues, and handles very well... then again that's probably due to the suspension and other goodies more that the lovely lightweight wheels

[Caldina3SGTE]

i got 19" on mine factory offset from what i have been told is 45p i current have on my car is
19x8 off set is 35p which makes it stick out just that little bit which makes it look cool
tires i have on is wrap 215 35 19

[BZG Wagon]

Hmm, I cant say I thought of 18's...

Thanks for all the advice guys. I'll save a bit more then start looking for some new mags.
From what I've seen, its probably worth spending the extra few hundred dollars and getting new mags rather than all the hassle of going second hand.

[The Last Streetfighter]

I prefer 17" wheels, 18" looks too big and in most cases are too heavy and not good for the handling.

My GTT has 17x8" with 215/45 tyres with no issues, and handles very well... then again that's probably due to the suspension and other goodies more that the lovely lightweight wheels

Hey Fivebob.
What offset are yours, and are you using spacers?
Trev

[fivebob]

No spacers, I recall them being 38 offset, can't check them until next week though.

[The Last Streetfighter]

Hey 5BOB. How did you go?

And does anybody know the stock offset and width? I gather they are 7" wide stock.

[tsoob]

Hmm, I cant say I thought of 18's...

Thanks for all the advice guys. I'll save a bit more then start looking for some new mags.
From what I've seen, its probably worth spending the extra few hundred dollars and getting new mags rather than all the hassle of going second hand.

my god some one with a brain


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