Does anybody know the offset for Velocity style #627 rims? thanks in advance...
Mike

Does anybody know the offset for Velocity style #627 rims? thanks in advance...
Mike
I've seen them from 38mm to 45mm. Depends on what size. What size?

PS- They do look nice, but I just want to warn you that the 627 is a very, very cheap wheel. It's also very heavy. Just FYI.

i was plannin on 20's
so you say thier not a very well made rim? what problems with them have you heard of?


Mike

i was plannin on 20's
so you say thier not a very well made rim? what problems with them have you heard of?


MikeWell, the 20x8.5 come in 38mm offset I believe. Pretty tight for a CTS, but probably will fit with the right tires.

As for the quality, when I said cheap, I meant in price. When you can buy 18" chrome 627's WITH tires for $999 (as you see in many "lowrider" magazines or online), that's way to cheap in MHO. Typically what you see with cheap alloy wheels are breaks. They are cheaply cast, which means instead of bending, they break (brittle). They are also heavy. I read somewhere that a 20" truck 627 weighed like 56lbs without tires! My 19"s with tires weigh 46lbs, and that heavy for a performance wheel. Good 20" wheels will weigh around 30lbs.

Bare in mind that these cheap chrome wheels are "show" wheels, typically put on show cars that aren't driven or raced. They are not manufactured to be light (something you want if you want to keep your current power) or strong...

so the 38mm, would stick out about how much do you think... , i really like the look of the rim..

so the 38mm, would stick out about how much do you think... , i really like the look of the rim..I think it would be right flush with the wheel well, however, if your tire is too wide, the tire might stick out. I'd go with 245/30R20 tires.

ok cool, thanks for the info... do you know of any other rims that look like the Velocity#627 off hand?


Mike