[rand49er]

My wife gave me the go-ahead (I NEVER thought she would) to get another set of wheels for the Avon A/Ss I just got, but I'm definitely budget minded. My question is: Should I get 1) the Mille Miglia MM-S set for $716 at Tirerack, 2) the set at gmpartsdirect (PN 17800210) for $1425, or 3) go to e-bay and buy reconditioned OEMs for about $1600? Any thoughts are exceedingly welcome.:welcome:

 

[FrankRizzo]

If you're budget minded, I'd go used. There are a few folks selling used wheels. The ones on ebay don't tend to be a good deal.

 

[rand49er]

There are a few folks selling used wheels.

I don't think that anyone is currently selling used OEM wheels ... seems like they go REALLY FAST around here. Anybody got any?

 

[veloce]

I would go with the MM-s for winter as I did last year. They work fine and look good. Unless you can get a steal on a set of used stockers,which I haven't seen happen as of yet. Jeff

 

[f2000keith]

Are stock CTS wheels an option (Not V)? I'm not sure if they're 6 log or not.

EDIT: My initial browse around tells me NO. Nevermind.

 

[rand49er]

Are stock CTS wheels an option (Not V)?

Boy, a LOT of people WISH! :banghead:

 

[rand49er]

I would go with the MM-s for winter as I did last year. They work fine and look good. Jeff

What's your opinion vis-a-vis the gmpartsdirect wheels? Can they really justify twice the cost of the MMs?

 

[Dreamin]

A narrower wheel is better for the snow. (MMs are 8" - stockers are 8.5")

 

[rand49er]

A narrower wheel is better for the snow. (MMs are 8" - stockers are 8.5")[/QUOTE
I guess I would understand this if the tire also was narrower, but my Avons are 245/45WR18s ... how would the wheel being narrower make a difference given the same tire? I mean, there may a rational reason, but I'm not seeing it. (BTW, I appreciate your input ... thanks.)

 

[Florian]

stock CTS = 5 lug, your sweet V = 6.

Lo Siento!

F

 

[Dave's V]

Stock CTS also has 17 inch wheels, which wouldn't fit around the V's brakes also.

There are deals out there. Check on line. You could probably get a set of 4 OEM wheels for around $1300.

 

[Dreamin]

A narrower wheel is better for the snow. (MMs are 8" - stockers are 8.5")[/QUOTE
I guess I would understand this if the tire also was narrower, but my Avons are 245/45WR18s ... how would the wheel being narrower make a difference given the same tire? I mean, there may a rational reason, but I'm not seeing it. (BTW, I appreciate your input ... thanks.)

Tire contact patch is narrower on a narrower rim.

 

[ualdriver]

Do any of you guys have those Millie Miglia wheels from tirerack.com mounted on your car? Could you post a few pictures if you do? I'm curious to see what they really look like on the actual car!

 

[StealthV]

http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/imglib/wheels.html

 

[ualdriver]

Thanks again Stealth V!