Behold!! The first-ever set of CTS-V Rota wheels!

[thebigjimsho]

yes! push away...

[Doctornick]

AAIIIC,
THOSE RIMS SUCK. You need to get those off your V ASAP!


Send them my way, I know how to dispose of them


So whats the deal with getting suby err wheeldude to cast us some other styles? I would love a copy of the TE37 rim for the V!

[thebigjimsho]

Have I mentioned that I want a staggered setup yet??

[AAIIIC]

I'm in Guam and will be going to sea for months soon. If you kids want other styles and sizes, then do what I did initially - get people to commit to being really, no shit interested, show the list of people to Dan @ Wheeldude.com, and work with him to get the style/size you want designed and produced.

[lollygagger8]

Has anyone else bought some? I'd like to see those on a platinum V.

[shadybx7]

I have a Platinum V and I bought a set but they wont be around for a while.... MAYish :sad:

BUT

AAIIIC, would you mind sending me the key to your garage in CT so i can drive up, swap 2 wheels off your car for an hour and get some pics up for the forum... I promise to only display them in your driveway and not drive around your town and show off your exclusive rims as my own...











(J/K)

unless you wanna lol

[thebigjimsho]

Originally Posted by AAIIIC

Who is that in the background? Don Imus?


And were these pics taken in CT or WA?

[Wheeldude.com]

Very nice Pat! I'm glad you were able to get the wheels in time and have everything installed before going back to sea

Also thanks for posting a very thorough writeup with awesome pictures. The wheels look great on your ride

Originally Posted by rangerrob

did those tuner style mcgard splinedrive lugs fit well with your stockers? trying to figure out what the difference is between the two, and which ones would work with the CCWs...

The Mcgard spline lugs have a 60* taper and work very well with a wide variety of aftermarket wheels. If your wheels have the same taper (which they most likely do) then they will definitely work I highly recommend Mcgard spline lugs as they have a very durable finish (steel plated) and a neat two piece design which helps protect your wheel finish and provide even lug torque.

Originally Posted by Doctornick

So whats the deal with getting suby err wheeldude to cast us some other styles? I would love a copy of the TE37 rim for the V!

As Pat mentioned, we do plan to release some other models for the CTS-V in the coming months. The majority of our current wheel molds in wide widths (9.5"+) have a lot of concave or a large lip which really limits wheel fitment on the CTS-V. The front 18x8.5 Grid wheel would have no problem clearing the calipers in a high offset however the rear 18x9.5 wheel would most likely require a +30 to +35 offset to clear the rear caliper. Unfortunately, without designing an entire new mold, this model probably isn't going to be released in CTS-V fitment

There is good news though We have a new 18" wheel coming out very soon for the Subaru, Mitsu, Nissan, etc.. market which will be made in 18x8.5 front and 18x9.5 rear fitments. This model will have proper caliper clearance in higher offsets and I will be making an announcement soon to see if there is interest, keep an eye out for a new thread in the coming weeks

Originally Posted by AAIIIC

I'm in Guam and will be going to sea for months soon.

Have fun and be safe Pat! By the time you return we should have some new goodies for your car

Originally Posted by lollygagger8

Has anyone else bought some? I'd like to see those on a platinum V.

We do have some pre-orders for these wheels which will all be shipping early May. Pat had one of the first sets air shipped to the US where as our other wheels are coming by boat container. You can view more info regarding these wheels and also availability in this post

http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...-cadillac.html

Originally Posted by shadybx7

I have a Platinum V and I bought a set but they wont be around for a while.... MAYish

As soon as they arrive I will be giving you a call


-Dan

[Mr.Tickles]

I have Splinedrive black lugs as well. Love them. Your wheels look great but I agree with a few of the other members.... I need wider wheels

[AAIIIC]

Originally Posted by thebigjimsho

Who is that in the background? Don Imus?

Some random dude out walking his dog. I thought I had avoided getting him in any of the pics, but I guess not.

Originally Posted by thebigjimsho

And were these pics taken in CT or WA?

WA.

[Bueller]

Originally Posted by Mr.Tickles

I have Splinedrive black lugs as well. Love them. Your wheels look great but I agree with a few of the other members.... I need wider wheels

What size lugs do we need? I'm looking for some open ended black lugs too.

What brand does everyone use? Linky?

[thebigjimsho]

Originally Posted by Wheeldude.com

As Pat mentioned, we do plan to release some other models for the CTS-V in the coming months. The majority of our current wheel molds in wide widths (9.5"+) have a lot of concave or a large lip which really limits wheel fitment on the CTS-V. The front 18x8.5 Grid wheel would have no problem clearing the calipers in a high offset however the rear 18x9.5 wheel would most likely require a +30 to +35 offset to clear the rear caliper. Unfortunately, without designing an entire new mold, this model probably isn't going to be released in CTS-V fitment

There is good news though We have a new 18" wheel coming out very soon for the Subaru, Mitsu, Nissan, etc.. market which will be made in 18x8.5 front and 18x9.5 rear fitments. This model will have proper caliper clearance in higher offsets and I will be making an announcement soon to see if there is interest, keep an eye out for a new thread in the coming weeks

I guess I could run this season swapping rear slicks onto my current widened rears for track days and then switching back after...keep us abreast!





a breast?

[dnace]

not toooob bad I am debating between these and the team dynamics

[thebigjimsho]

toooob bad?

[shadybx7]

Its interwebs speak for i dont use spell check in my poasts... common sho