Story with GTA Wheels

[aperrego]

WHat is the story with GTA wheels? Do they need spacers? Other adjustments for fitment? I heared that if you use 4 fronts there are no needs for spacers.. Any input is appreciated.

Thanks!

[I1ULOST]

As long as you use the four fronts you will not need spacers. If you have two rears and two fronts (labeled on wheels) its easier and looks better to put the rears on the front with the spacers. And the fronts on the rear. The wheel studs on the front are allot easier to change than the rears also.

[aperrego]

As long as you use the four fronts you will not need spacers. If you have two rears and two fronts (labeled on wheels) its easier and looks better to put the rears on the front with the spacers. And the fronts on the rear. The wheel studs on the front are allot easier to change than the rears also.


Thanks! So the rears look better in front? How big are the spacers?

[jmidolo]

Thanks! So the rears look better in front? How big are the spacers?


If you can get 4 fronts, I would suggest going that way. They bolt right on, done! If you find a set that are 2 frts, 2 rears and it's a killer deal, like 200bux. I'd go that way and make it work. Still going to be a headache finding the correct spacer. I still have not heard of anyone running a rear GTA wheel on the front of a Buick with a spacer and not having any rubbing?? I'm sure it can work, just a matter of getting the correct spacer but it could be trial and error and lots of frustration cause it's not like the spacers are a stocking item in the stores. Special order a few of them from summit or whatever and see what works best then send the rest back.

[aperrego]

If you can get 4 fronts, I would suggest going that way. They bolt right on, done! If you find a set that are 2 frts, 2 rears and it's a killer deal, like 200bux. I'd go that way and make it work. Still going to be a headache finding the correct spacer. I still have not heard of anyone running a rear GTA wheel on the front of a Buick with a spacer and not having any rubbing?? I'm sure it can work, just a matter of getting the correct spacer but it could be trial and error and lots of frustration cause it's not like the spacers are a stocking item in the stores. Special order a few of them from summit or whatever and see what works best then send the rest back.


By the way.. I called YEAR ONE and the guy said that they have a tentative date of recieving their shipment first week of JANUARY.. :applaus:

[1badTTA]

Funny, I have 6 fronts and 2 rears and haven't had any rubbing problems at all. 2 fronts on the front with 245/50/16, 2 rears on the back with 245/50/16 radials, and 2 fronts with 26-11.5-16 ET-streets that mount on the back and fit better than rear rims. The other 2 front rims are spare tires :D






Oh, were you talking about mounting them on a Regal?? Sorry, what they said above. :D Actually someone said it is possible to run the rears on the front without spacers on their car, but all cars are a little different. When trying to figure out the correct spacer thickness, just buy a bunch of washers and install the wheel those (and cardboard under the tire so it turns easier) and then measure the thickness when you find the right combo and you don't have to order extras. Don't drive it with the washers though.

[jdodman]

I also have 4 fronts with no rubbing problems !!