[Longsnapper52]

Hey guys, before you skip this thread and say use the search function:banghead: ...I have already researched this but found some conflicting information and a lot of it is several years old. I have the opportunity to buy some 18x8 chrome 14 spoke wheels off of an STS.
http://www.wheelsandcaps.com/w_sele...CRETURN=&_YEAR=2008&_MAKE=CADILLAC&_MODEL=STS

I know the CTS can handle the 18x8's, but what is the final word on the 51mm offset? Will I be rubbing the suspension? What if I run a more narrow tire like a 235?

Or should I just bag the whole idea and go with these? I kind of like them better anyway.
http://www.mkwalloy.com/custom_wheels/wheels.asp?id=133#mkw-M71-Gun Metal

I remember WickedGoat saying he has access to a great wheel/tire compatibility guide at his tire shop and TX has run a bunch of wheel setups. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

 

[txbest1980]

those STS wheels will fit, but i am not positive what tire you could use...and i actually like that aftermarket wheel in a 20 and think it would look sick on your car

 

[Longsnapper52]

I like the MKW wheel too. I can get the Gun Metal in a 18" 5x115 +45, guaranteed to be no problems for $560 out the door. Or I can take a chance on the STS wheels.

TX do you remember seeing any of these posts in the past that say we can't fit the 18x8 wheels off of the STS?

This guy tried to install the 18x8 9 spoke STS wheels with +51mm offset:
http://www.cadillacforums.com/forum...-forum-2003/46453-sts-18-9-spoke-rims-my.html

BTW, did you you say a few months back that you have a few sets of STS rims? Do you have any 18s?

 

[Longsnapper52]

I found a late contender. These are the wheels I am going with. I am getting a sick deal! I'll just hope that the STS offset wont be a problem.

 

[txbest1980]

i remember reading that a long time ago, but the key question about that thread is what year did those STS wheels come from? and after re-reading that, i see his issue with the +51 offset, but something just doesnt add up to me in there. i am going to have to read that whole thread several times and try to understand what he is talking about, because i can take the wheels off my 05 and 06 STS and they fit the CTS perfect...

 

[Longsnapper52]

Tx are your STS rims +51? The rims im looking at are off of an 06. Here's what doesn't make sense to me: I have read that my stock 16s are also +51 offset. So the only difference is the width of the rim. We really don't have a half an inch to play with?

 

[txbest1980]

my STS rims are +51 also and both sets are 17s...i have 255 in the rear and 245 in the front and have plenty of clearance...and both cars are like that with the different size tires. i have no idea why caddy did this with the different size tires, but that is what is recommended also...

 

[Longsnapper52]

Do you have 17x8s or 17x7.5s?

 

[txbest1980]

both sets are 17 x 8

 

[Longsnapper52]

I assumed that based on your tire widths. That's good news for me! I've got some black sts v caps sitting in a box that will finally be installed!

 

[txbest1980]

haha...we want pics

 

[2005CTS-V]

Nice wheels, don't you have them on yet? We want pics man!

 

[Longsnapper52]

I will post some pics this weekend as soon as I have them on. The new tires will have to wait though. I have a buddy that can get me a discount on Falkens. I am thinking the ZE-512s in a 245/45. Any thoughts?

www.falkentire.com