Hi all

I am considering some updated wheels for my 2005 CGT and have seen some black (my B is black too) 22" but they are 11J wide 32 offset and i am concerned that whilst they may fill the acrches very nicely they might be a little too wide, online calcs showing 14mm less inner clearance and 36mm more outer.

Has anyone fitted such a large wheel to their GT?

The rims are currently fitted with 265/35/22 & 295/30/22 tyres which are also too large on rolling diameter and raise the car 20mm according to the same site.

Id like feedback on this, is it a bad move?

Thanks

Carl

 

I think its a bad move.

What wheels are you looking at?

 

Agree, not a good idea.

 

I've done a few of these and you need a 22x9 for the front and a 22x10.5 for the rear. The tire size you need are 295/25/22 for the rear and 265/30/22 for the front. Its a really a matter of taste but I think the right wheel will really make the car look better.

 

How is the performance and drive of a car with 22s on them? Any alignment / wear situations we should be aware of and how often are the rims 'curbed'?

 

The rims are curbed just as often as the factory ones are LOL. I guess it depends on your driving capabilities. Handling his way improved because of the lower sidewall = less flex. In most cases the 22 inch wheel and tire combo is lighter than the factory so stopping is improved because you have less unsprung weight.

 

I opted against it, the tyre size was wrong and the rear width too large as confirmed above.

 

What style / brand wheel anyway?

 

It was the Vossen CV1 in black. Was offered a good deal against my 20" Mulliner but the combo on offer raised the car 20mm amongst other things, lower not higher, right

 

U r correct.