VE GTS rims???

[Torquen]

Im looking at buying VE GTS rims and i found these two... my first thought says the first one (ebay link) are dodgy copies. the second link looks legit but will they fit a non-VE commodore??

19" VE COMMODORE HSV ALLOY MAG WHEELS - eBay Other Wheels, Tyres, Wheels, Tyres, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 08-Mar-08 16:36:03 AEDST)

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[xlr8_87]

first one could well be legit

as for fitment, you'll have to ask the seller a question, because VE wheels will NOT fit previous model commodores, they are however fairly easily modified to fit pre-VE, which may or may not have been done

[minux]

Erm, the second is legit, first cant be as they are 19's?

[albert5268]

VE GTS rims are 20" so the first lot are copies.

[Torquen]

what has to be done to allow fitment to pre VE commodores?? costly?

[Spaced]

You do know to replace the tread will cost you thousands?

[Torquen]

i doubt itd be that much... what exactly dosnt fit? ofset, stud patern??

[andyman]

i doubt itd be that much... what exactly dosnt fit? ofset, stud patern??

the hub is smaller on the ve's, so they need to be machined larger to fit, genuine holden wheel nuts are need for genuine wheels as seen here Announcements

andrew

[1991_Vn2nV]

i doubt itd be that much... what exactly dosnt fit? ofset, stud patern??

It would probably cost atleast $1,500 to replace tyres... They are 9.5" wide rears so its gonna take some big rear tyres. Not sure what the smallest size tyre is on a 9.5" rim but it also brings up whether 9.5" wide rims fit on the back of your car.

[Torquen]

can u get the maching done at a wheel place or is it a more specialist job??
yeh i know there 9.5 on the rear (thats y i want genuine :P) more traction can never hurt!!! they should fit a VX clubby (new car not my VS) with out to much trouble. i think most commys should fit 8.5 or 9.0 so it will prob just need the guard rolled. i doubt you'd need to tubb them? any one got an idea of what the machning might cost??
lol, these could be an expensive set of wheels.

[VL_5SPEED]

Most of the coppies are made for vb-vz commys. I read it over calaisturbo, a few of the boys have them on their VL's.

EDIT. For example HOLDEN COMMODORE VE GTS STYLE RIM 19 INCH FIT VB-VZ NEW - eBay Other Wheels, Tyres, Wheels, Tyres, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 09-Mar-08 15:49:08 AEDST)

[Torquen]

yeh but im a bit sceptic about the quailty of the copys. iv been told there prone to cracking. any here have copy rims??

[Bravotwozero]

It would probably cost atleast $1,500 to replace tyres... They are 9.5" wide rears so its gonna take some big rear tyres. Not sure what the smallest size tyre is on a 9.5" rim but it also brings up whether 9.5" wide rims fit on the back of your car.

Buy 4 front wheels and how wide the rears are is a non issue. I'd say $1500 would be conservative. Well unless you buy el cheapo rubber.
I think the OEM ones are closer to $3000 for a set.

These wheels are going to be everywhere soon. Nice looking wheel I must say but I've seen them on so many cars it is unbelievable. They look pretty average with Holden's tiny brakes behind them as well.

[1991_Vn2nV]

Buy 4 front wheels and how wide the rears are is a non issue. I'd say $1500 would be conservative. Well unless you buy el cheapo rubber.
I think the OEM ones are closer to $3000 for a set.

These wheels are going to be everywhere soon. Nice looking wheel I must say but I've seen them on so many cars it is unbelievable. They look pretty average with Holden's tiny brakes behind them as well.

I think $400 a tyre would get you alright rubber for them. OEM tyres are notorious for being expensive and you can often get equivalent quality from good brands for alot cheaper.

[undar8ed1]

VE GTS rims are 20" so the first lot are copies.

Wrong.. HSV as standard give you 19" job`s you have to request the 20" upgrade.

[undar8ed1]

Nice rim`s , but you would need a nice big fresh looking brake upgrade to complement them ...$$$$$$$$$$$$$$...

[Rishy]

Wrong.. HSV as standard give you 19" job`s you have to request the 20" upgrade.

ah the gts comes standard on 20's. the rest come with 19's standard.

[albert5268]

Wrong.. HSV as standard give you 19" job`s you have to request the 20" upgrade.

No you are wrong. HSV GTS rims are 20" standard. It is not an upgrade. The Clubsport comes with 19" rims, a Clubsport is not a GTS. For more information on HSV's you can visit this site Holden Special Vehicles