Changed your VE wheels? Info required

[AussieTone]

I am contemplating changing my VE SS 18” wheels. I have done the obligatory searching however results appear to be scattered throughout different threads within the forum. If it is OK with the moderators could any VE owners who have changed their wheels post a pic of the new wheel / tyre combination and details of the name / model / size of the rim (diameter and width) in addition to the tyres diameter and profile.

Also, if you are willing to share the knowledge the price you paid, if it was a wheel / tyre package and where you bought it from.

Hopefully with the moderators blessing, this will get the green light and all these details will be in one place for those currently contemplating swapping in addition to those down the track a bit who may want to go through the same exercise.

Mods: If you feel this is more appropriate in a different section please move it there.

[jaykay]

Tony,

You probably know of mine already.

Rims: Incubus Paranormal 20 x 8.5" with 40 offset * cost unknown

Tyres: Maxxis MAZ-1 255/35/20 * cost $346 each fitted from Bob Jane in Perth.

* can't say about the rims because I did a swap with my 20" HSVi Supersports with Jeff from Payless tyres.

* the offset is very important. The Paranormal come with a 35 offset so they had to be machined to 40 offset. Jeff from Payless arranged that too.

At the time if I went those rims with Kumho 245/35/20 tyres from Payless Tyres they would've been $3,200 + freight.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/Sir/LS1%20Tech%209%20Tyres%20DVD%20Day/IMG_7531a.jpg

Hope this helps.

JK :)

[vxl10n]

Im getting new rims on my VE SV6 at the end of this month. The wheels have just been released, hence the long wait. They are ROH Prowler 20 x 8.5 45p with good 245/35/20 tyres. Setting me back $2890. Ill post pics once i get them. Or visit roh.com.au if your interested.

They look pretty much the same as the wheels above but without the extra black spokes between the polished ones.

[jaykay]

Im getting new rims on my VE SV6 at the end of this month. The wheels have just been released, hence the long wait. They are ROH Prowler 20 x 8.5 45p with good 245/35/20 tyres. Setting me back $2890. Ill post pics once i get them. Or visit roh.com.au if your interested.

They look pretty much the same as the wheels above but without the extra black spokes between the polished ones.
Geez they are similar to mine..... looks like they don't have the black spokes in between the silver ones...Beat me to it...and the wheel nuts are visible on the ROH's.

What tyres ?

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/prowler_BM_medium.gif

[VT-099]

The new ROH Prowlers look sweet, I'd love to see some pictures when you get them fitted.

[vxl10n]

Im not entirely sure, all i can remember is n7000, i should have wrote that down. I think these will go well with my white sv6. Im contemplating getting really thin white walls as well. Only because they dont have a polished lip. What do you guys think?

[Haroc]

Good idea for the thread, it can stay, but any chat context will be removed.

[Wonky]

I went for 20" XHP Boost from Jeff at Payless Tyres (sponsor on here). His price was between $200 and almost $600 better than I could find elsewhere (tried about 6 places) for the rims alone! Less than $350 each including nuts etc, though think he may have been having a sale at that time. Not sure of offset as apparently the 20" Boost for Commodores only come in one offset which fits fine.

I didn't need tyres as bought JKGMH's original Bridgies from him.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o274/gcovo/102SSV03April07sm.jpg

[AussieTone]

Sorry guys. Forgot to mention, what type of tyres you got to go with the new rims as from what I gather the profile on the VE in different to just about every other tyre apart from the OEM.

Does the lower profile make any / much difference or does it affect the vehicle at all.

Interesting to see the different styles of rims posted to date. Guess that is what makes us all individuals heh :)

[Wonky]

Tony my tyres are just the standard 245/35/20 Bridgies Holden supply with the Supersport 20" rims. JKGMH sold them as he wanted to go wider (255 Maxxis) when he got the Paranormal rims.

I can't comment on the differences the 20" low profile tyres made as the morning I picked the car up I only drove it about 1 km to the local tyre place with the original rims on and had the new rims and tyres put on. I can say that I had the 18" rims on my VZ SS and really notice very little difference over bumps etc with these. Possibly they're a fraction harder over bumps but maybe that's my imagination because it's what I expect.........

[eldan89]

T I can't comment on the differences the 20" low profile tyres made as the morning I picked the car up I only drove it about 1 km to the local tyre place with the original rims on and had the new rims and tyres put on. I can say that I had the 18" rims on my VZ SS and really notice very little difference over bumps etc with these. Possibly they're a fraction harder over bumps but maybe that's my imagination because it's what I expect.........

To do a proper comparison you would have to compare the different sized rims on the same car.

[Wonky]

To do a proper comparison you would have to compare the different sized rims on the same car.
Sorry, that's what I meant. I didn't drive far enough with the original 19s on to make a direct comparison to what it's like with 20s but to give Tony something to work on knowing the problems he's had in the past with his back I threw in the comparison between the 18s on the VZ and 20s on VE. As quite a few people have commented in the past I'm surprised at how well the 20s on the VE ride.

[AussieTone]

Found this on the ROH site

http://www.roh.com.au/asp/hot_shots_customer.asp

Click on Holden on the drop down bar and scroll down to about the 8th line on the right hand side.

Unless my eyes deceive me they are the Walkinshaw rims and are called 'BLACKHAWK'

If they are the same I wonder what they are worth

Apparently the Prowler, Flash, Flare and Mantis also fit the VE

[Wonky]

Unless my eyes deceive me they are the Walkinshaw rims and are called 'BLACKHAWK'

Yep, I discovered that a while ago (saw them in an ROH catalogue) and mentioned it in a thread somewhere in response to something redoctober asked but at the time couldn't remember the name and back then they weren't on the ROH site.

Would certainly be interesting to compare their price to Walkinshaw's but the Walkinshaw price seemed amazingly good! From memory $3200 with Bridgestone 20s!

[zacaxel1975]

Found this on the ROH site

http://www.roh.com.au/asp/hot_shots_customer.asp

Click on Holden on the drop down bar and scroll down to about the 8th line on the right hand side.

Unless my eyes deceive me they are the Walkinshaw rims and are called 'BLACKHAWK'

If they are the same I wonder what they are worth

Apparently the Prowler, Flash, Flare and Mantis also fit the VE

They are the same wheels - ROH supply Walkinshaw with these wheels.
Although I think ROH only sell them in chrome.....

I would prefer the Walkinshaw non-chrome myself:)

[ausiemale]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d125/ausiemale/Tonysbackleft.jpg

GTS wheels. I've heard there's a copy available too ;)

[wp01]

Yep, I discovered that a while ago (saw them in an ROH catalogue) and mentioned it in a thread somewhere in response to something redoctober asked but at the time couldn't remember the name and back then they weren't on the ROH site.

Would certainly be interesting to compare their price to Walkinshaw's but the Walkinshaw price seemed amazingly good! From memory $3200 with Bridgestone 20s!

And now on a Super Special deal @ $2600.00 a set with Bridgestones !!

AL

[Wonky]

And now on a Super Special deal @ $2600.00 a set with Bridgestones !!

AL
That's amazing! Assuming they're the same 20" Bridgies Holden supply on the Supersports the street price is $700 - $750 each!! :eek:

[AussieTone]

And now on a Super Special deal @ $2600.00 a set with Bridgestones !!

AL

I take it these are also available (or will be) through your dealerships and can you please confirm what tyres they come with.



GTS wheels. I've heard there's a copy available too ;)

Any idea who does the copies. A set of VE R8 wheels (or copies) would look great on the Red VE SS I think. Something different at least

[Brandonsdad]

Can anyone confirm if theres a VE GTS copy available?

[wp01]

[QUOTE=AussieTone;965956]I take it these are also available (or will be) through your dealerships and can you please confirm what tyres they come with.


Available from all WP Distributors ...

Tyres are same as Holden / HSVi 20" wheel option..

AL

[RED R8]

I have found a set of rims for the new VE R8 they are a 20x8" rim and the package includes 225/35/20 Khumo tyres ,that seem to be a bit small in the tyre department.What size tyres would fit on the rim and fit in the guards???

See I didn't even start a new thread ...

[EXCESSV]

I have found a set of rims for the new VE R8 they are a 20x8" rim and the package includes 225/35/20 Khumo tyres ,that seem to be a bit small in the tyre department.What size tyres would fit on the rim and fit in the guards???

See I didn't even start a new thread ...good work on not starting a new thread daz :lol:

mate see if you can get the rims in 8.5" wide...there way to skinny the rim and the tyre is too

the stock r8 rear tyres are 275 and fronts are 245 with the front rims 8.5" wide and rears 9" i think

[Titanium]

good work on not starting a new thread daz :lol:

mate see if you can get the rims in 8.5" wide...there way to skinny the rim and the tyre is too

the stock r8 rear tyres are 275 and fronts are 245 with the front rims 8.5" wide and rears 9" i think


8 (245's) and 9.5 (275's)


I have found a set of rims for the new VE R8 they are a 20x8" rim and the package includes 225/35/20 Khumo tyres ,that seem to be a bit small in the tyre department.What size tyres would fit on the rim and fit in the guards???

See I didn't even start a new thread ...

225's to narrow, should be 245's, you putting those on front and rears?

You need the 275's on there rear's, traction issues.:smilesandbanana:

[F6Mauz]

Can anyone confirm if theres a VE GTS copy available?

They are available. I've seen them chucked on a white VN SS. Couldn't tell them apart from originals.

[RED R8]

good work on not starting a new thread daz :lol:

mate see if you can get the rims in 8.5" wide...there way to skinny the rim and the tyre is too

the stock r8 rear tyres are 275 and fronts are 245 with the front rims 8.5" wide and rears 9" i think

Strewth that would be too narrow...need to find some decent VE R8 after market wheels...any suggestions people the wheel I was looking at was at Tempe but I think the $2800 for the set is due to the narrowness...What is a set of brand new R8 rims and tyres worth to sell???

[mustanger]

good work on not starting a new thread daz :lol:

mate see if you can get the rims in 8.5" wide...there way to skinny the rim and the tyre is too

the stock r8 rear tyres are 275 and fronts are 245 with the front rims 8.5" wide and rears 9" i think

Just to clarify, The R8 has 19s..... 8" on the front and 9.5" on the rear as standard ....Cheers John

[Wonky]

I have found a set of rims for the new VE R8 they are a 20x8" rim and the package includes 225/35/20 Khumo tyres ,that seem to be a bit small in the tyre department.What size tyres would fit on the rim and fit in the guards???

See I didn't even start a new thread ...
Daz, 20x8 on the rear would be sacrilege!! As you would expect given all the rim swaps he's done Tita has quoted the correct sizes. :lol:

You'd have to go at least 9.5 (275) on the rear. In another thread someone was discussing the possibility of 10 (295) on the rear I think it was and for that you apparently may need guards rolled a bit.

[EXCESSV]

Just to clarify, The R8 has 19s..... 8" on the front and 9.5" on the rear as standard ....Cheers Johnthanks john...i was half and inch out...

Daz, 20x8 on the rear would be sacrilege!! As you would expect given all the rim swaps he's done Tita has quoted the correct sizes. :lol:

You'd have to go at least 9.5 (275) on the rear. In another thread someone was discussing the possibility of 10 (295) on the rear I think it was and for that you apparently may need guards rolled a bit.you can go 10" at the rear with 275 without needing the guards rolled as long as offset is right...

295 on 10" at the rear "might" squeeze in without guard rolling.


daz the size of rims and tyres explains the cheap price of $2800
20x8.5 with 255 tyres with a decent rim will be around $3500-$5000
make sure you check the rims meet aus standards as alot are coming in and not meeting the standards and crack etc...

[RED R8]

Thanks for the usual plethora of knowledgeable researched responses to my technical dilemmas.

[mustanger]

Thanks for the usual plethora of knowledgeable researched responses to my technical dilemmas.

There is a thread in that :lol:

[ADO_SS]

If anybody is looking for the GTS copies I just found some in the trading post.
wheelsdirect.com.au. They seem to look pretty good. I don't know what tyres they come with though.

[Calais V 6.0]

If anybody is looking for the GTS copies I just found some in the trading post.
wheelsdirect.com.au. They seem to look pretty good. I don't know what tyres they come with though.

COMMODORE VE GTS SHADOW CHROME 20 INCH - PACKAGE = $2950

[AussieTone]

My hunt is over

I ended up with the Walkinshaw Performance wheels they had on special. I had them organised through the QLD distributor, Power Torque. The wheels arrived in a couple of days and were fitted by the boys at my convenience.

Once again, great service from them.

They look great on the Red SS and I have received many positive comments whilst out and about. They really fill the guards out nicely and yes they come with the same factory option 20" Bridgestone’s.

Great value considering the type of rubber and the ROH rims look the goods. Originally I was a bit skeptical of the ‘bullets’ around the edges of the rims but when I saw them in the flesh I quite liked them

Thanks to WP in Melbourne and Brisbane for the service

Oh one thing I nearly forgot to mention. The tyre sticker on my VE SS did not list 20" rims as an option so my friendly Holden parts man got me the HSV sticker which covers the 20" rims.

[disci]

Sounds nice AussieTone.

With the weekend coming up would you have time to share a photo?

Regards

D

Also forgive me for the dumb question, but that photo on the ROH site looks like the shots on the Walkinshaw site (as you've implied), but the Walkinshaw site only seems to mention Simmons wheels. The wheels on the ROH site look like the 19 inch Simmons (simmonswheel.com.au/wheels/) FR19's??

Can you help me understand?

Thanks

Regards

D

PS: the ROH pic I'm talking about is:

roh.com.au / asp / hotshots_large.aspx?ID=248 (just remove spaces)

The equivalent (??) Walkinshaw pic is:

walkinshawperformance.com.au / wp800.asp?wp=wp_twg / media / wallpapers / ss_800.jpg

[AussieTone]

Sounds nice AussieTone.

With the weekend coming up would you have time to share a photo?

Regards

D

Also forgive me for the dumb question, but that photo on the ROH site looks like the shots on the Walkinshaw site (as you've implied), but the Walkinshaw site only seems to mention Simmons wheels. The wheels on the ROH site look like the 19 inch Simmons (simmonswheel.com.au/wheels/) FR19's??

Can you help me understand?

Thanks

Regards

D

PS: the ROH pic I'm talking about is:

roh.com.au / asp / hotshots_large.aspx?ID=248 (just remove spaces)

The equivalent (??) Walkinshaw pic is:

walkinshawperformance.com.au / wp800.asp?wp=wp_twg / media / wallpapers / ss_800.jpg

Sorry mate I don't have a pic on my car yet but if you go to post number 13 in this thread and follow the instructions those are the wheels I ended up with. I don't think Walkinshaw have them on their web page any more as they will not allow the fitting of larger brakes which they also offer (not enough clearance) so I assume they are clearing out any stock of these hence the great prices they are doing on them. Hope that helps and clears things up for you.

Also, if you are in Brisbane last time I was at Power Torque (Walkinshaw reps up here) they had a set of these wheels on display and they are also the wheels Mark from PT has on his Calais

[priddy7]

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[disci]

Thanks for the reply AussieTone: I appreciate it.

I was just confused because the wheels on the ROH site looked the same as the Simmons FR19 wheels.

Anyway, it looks like a good excuse to head out to Powertorque :)!

Regards

D

[Brandonsdad]

Has anyone bought or know someone that has bought the VE GTS copies going around. Heard they look good, is this true. Had a set of VX GTS copies a few years ago and they looked great and had no probs.
Oh by the way, Ive got VE SSV wheels on my SS, as they look better than the SS/SV6 ones. Hoping for some GTS ones if the minister of finance approves.

[MclarenF1]

This might be totally stupid and i except this, but do anyone know if a set of 20/30/345's would fit at the rear of a VE SS as i'm planning some power mods and want to be able to get the power down better than with 245's on the rear:).

[Titanium]

This might be totally stupid and i except this, but do anyone know if a set of 20/30/345's would fit at the rear of a VE SS as i'm planning some power mods and want to be able to get the power down better than with 245's on the rear:).


Pretty sure 345's will not fit.

[MclarenF1]

What do you think the size limit would be?, also i see that you have an SSV with 300rwkw, what mods do you have:)

[Boom]

Along the same lines, what are VE owners replacing the 245/45/18 tyres with? What options apart from the Bridgeys?

[EXCESSV]

What do you think the size limit would be?295 tuck up and if the offset is right u might get away without rolling guards all depends on ride height, offset, etc
i dont think u can go any bigger than 295

[Titanium]

What do you think the size limit would be?, also i see that you have an SSV with 300rwkw, what mods do you have:)

Just had a look tonight as I was putting back on the GTS 20's, 295 max I would hazard a guess at. But that is at my ride height with is 30 mm lower than stock.

275 & 245 Bridgie's on HSV's are a softer compound than the 245's on the SS and SSV's.

I noticed the traction issues running around this week on the SSV 245 x 19's with the 300 rwkw. :)

My mods ... full exhaust, CSVDTI, CSV tune, CSV Custom baby cam.:)

[MclarenF1]

Thanks for the info gents:)

[CSP]

HP / Starcorp Racing Fusion

Front: 19x8 (245/40 R19)
Rear: 19x9.5 (275/35 R19)

Tyres are Kumho Ecstas

Package including rims, tyres, lock nuts, balance and fitting from Tempe Tyres in Sydney was $2,400.


http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc80/cspbiz/VE%20Calais/CalaisontheDyno.jpg

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc80/cspbiz/VE%20Calais/1a.jpg

[Wonky]

Damn, they're nice looking rims! :yup:

[AussieTone]

Sounds nice AussieTone.

With the weekend coming up would you have time to share a photo?

Regards

D


Took a pic for you.
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/aussietone/VE_009.sized.jpg
Cheers

And a different angle

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/aussietone/VE_005.sized.jpg

[CSP]

Damn, they're nice looking rims! :yup:

Thanks mate... Great value for money too :D

[disci]

AussieTone thanks for taking and sharing those pics.

Sorry if I missed it earlier, but are the rears wider, or are they all the same width?

Regards

D

[jaykay]

Lookin very nice Tone....:bow:

JK :)

[xploit]

Heres some pics of my baby with the new (6 months ago - im bored already) wheels... and plates

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n231/redoctober2d/C4Cphoto.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n231/redoctober2d/resize8.jpg

Cheers,

Dave

[AussieTone]

AussieTone thanks for taking and sharing those pics.

Sorry if I missed it earlier, but are the rears wider, or are they all the same width?

Regards

D

NO problems.

Same width all round. 20" x 8". Still gives me the option to rotate front to rear for max tyre life

[RED R8]

NO problems.

Same width all round. 20" x 8". Still gives me the option to rotate front to rear for max tyre life

If I put 20x8.5's all round on the Clubby what size tyres would you good folk put on Im not too fussed if sizes front to rear are different.

[redvess]

thought I'd contibute to show what aftermarket 18s look like for something different

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc283/redvess/013edit.jpg
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc283/redvess/016.jpg

[G4mbl3r]

Heres some pics of my baby with the new (6 months ago - im bored already) wheels... and plates

Dave


OMG they are the rims i was gonna get.
Konig Unknown's ... they look fkn mad !!!!! :bow:

[jaykay]

If I put 20x8.5's all round on the Clubby what size tyres would you good folk put on Im not too fussed if sizes front to rear are different.
Daz if you go a different size you won't be able to move them from front to back. I went 255/35/20 all round so I could move front to back. The 255's look heaps phatter than the 245 OEM tyre. Rims are 20 x 8.5". You'll have to be careful with the offset to your brakes on aftermarket rims.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u164/jkgmh/VE%20SSV/23032007364.jpg


With 8.5" wide I doubt you could put on 275's. I stand corrected if wrong.

JK

[Super_Matt]

This is what i have atm...

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/SXY-06L/Picture011-1.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/SXY-06L/Picture010-1.jpg

[G4mbl3r]

unusual style rim.... never seen them b4

[Super_Matt]

they were fairly new when i got them, meant to have a black centre cap (well from the pic i originally saw them in).

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee143/SXY-06L/bg_J-72_Black.jpg

I should be getting the black caps on the next shipment

[xploit]

OMG they are the rims i was gonna get.
Konig Unknown's ... they look fkn mad !!!!! :bow:

Gonna get rid of them soon... im bored of em.. ive got some 22's on order.

Dave

[RED R8]

Gonna get rid of them soon... im bored of em.. ive got some 22's on order.

Dave

I reckon 22's look way too big on a VE...

I trying to see if these wheels will fit If so I will get them.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h49/Dazvyss/20abov21.jpg

[xploit]

I reckon 22's look way too big on a VE...

I trying to see if these wheels will fit If so I will get them.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h49/Dazvyss/20abov21.jpg

Not Tubbed on Bags they dont....:eyes: this space...

[Mr. Sandog]

Do you have any more pictures of your wheel/tire setup, from different angles? I like the look and may try to replicate it. :bow:


HP / Starcorp Racing Fusion

Front: 19x8 (245/40 R19)
Rear: 19x9.5 (275/35 R19)

Tyres are Kumho Ecstas

Package including rims, tyres, lock nuts, balance and fitting from Tempe Tyres in Sydney was $2,400.

[UNLEASHED]

I'd love to see more wheel/ tyre combos! Have 20x8.5 Soveriens on mine but have been looking at the XHP "Strong" but they don't seem contactable and may have to revert to the ROH Prowlers....