New Member Seeks Advice On Sporty Wheels

[mylilpony2k]

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum and seek advice on rims that will give my 2005 CTS a more sports car look. If anyone would be so kind to post pics of their cars with the rims suggested that would be a great help because it's easier to make a decision with rims on the car already.

Also i have seen people with clear fogs, if anyone has a link to that DIY thread could you please share?

[misselle]

Hi welcome! I'm not sure what you are looking for but there are a lot of guys on here with awesome cars.

Maybe if you go up to the search button and type wheels, you can find pics.

[mylilpony2k]

I've done alot of searching and i see wheels that i like but i can't find them on the car.

Also if anyone has a clue i would like to put lowering springs on with 20" rims but i'm afraid i may rub. Does anyone have advice for that?

[Sammy Z]

There was a guy that was selling clear fog lenses but he self destructed. You will have to buy some 1/8 lexan and make them your self if you want them. The tricky part is that the lense assembly is curved, so you need some good epoxy to hold the Lexan. It was a project that I did and it takes a lot of time, I did it on a cold weekend. To get the old lens off, you have to put it face down into hot water to soften the glue. It was not hard, it just takes a lot of time.

If you open my photos, there is a picture of them complete.

[onephatguy]

Wheels are all about personal preference. There are many websites that allow you to see the wheels on your CTS. Try tirerack.com, les schuab, and America's tire. All three offer that. As far as lowering, you can't go wrong with Eibach. If you look at my set up, that's Eibach's with 20's. Have fun with your mods. BTW - it never rubs. I heard the earlier years may need to have the fender's rolled.

[mylilpony2k]

Originally Posted by Sammy Z

There was a guy that was selling clear fog lenses but he self destructed. You will have to buy some 1/8 lexan and make them your self if you want them. The tricky part is that the lense assembly is curved, so you need some good epoxy to hold the Lexan. It was a project that I did and it takes a lot of time, I did it on a cold weekend. To get the old lens off, you have to put it face down into hot water to soften the glue. It was not hard, it just takes a lot of time.

If you open my photos, there is a picture of them complete.

Thanks for the advice, my father works at a sign shop so i'm sure some of his guys could lend a hand. Thanks man!

[mylilpony2k]

Originally Posted by onephatguy

Wheels are all about personal preference. There are many websites that allow you to see the wheels on your CTS. Try tirerack.com, les schuab, and America's tire. All three offer that. As far as lowering, you can't go wrong with Eibach. If you look at my set up, that's Eibach's with 20's. Have fun with your mods. BTW - it never rubs. I heard the earlier years may need to have the fender's rolled.

Thanks for the info man. Hey and by any chance could you PM me a list of your mods???

[eddie h]

let me give you some advise on wheels depending on what you want your cadddy to ride like if you want a to keep the ride somewhat smooth 18s if you want a harder ride 20s and up remember the lower the sidewall the harder the ride. you can get 18s and lower the car and get a nice ride and still look like you have 20s

[Gaetano04]

its alll up to you buddy, your car should reflect you... IMO i prefer 18's over 20's on this car 20 are a lil to big, i like the sport look and also the black out look which is pretty much what i did to mine, even had the headlights and brakelights tinted, but since they are illegal had to remove them(Toronto cananda) here are some pics of mine hope it helps, but do what you think will look good man.. after all ITS YOUR CAR!!! lol