Who runs 20's?

[DA GOAT!]

Who is running 20's on their goat and post pics if you have them. I'm thinking about putting 20's on mine and wanted to see if there are many or any others who have 'em.

[1fstmach]

I think the whole size/offset and rubbing issue would come into play, unless you want to ride on a rubber band

[PMD GTO]

Not mine but here is a GTO on 20's

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/PMDGTO/IMG_ 2002.jpg

[goatburger]

That actually looks better than I thought it would...

[timsgoat]

looks like a "G-Ride" imo

[DA GOAT!]

I know the red one just wanted to see others. I'm going to put 20's on mine.

[zeagle3]

I do as well,you can see my old thread

[DA GOAT!]

I do as well,you can see my old thread
What's the link?

[ShaneD_06GTO]

19's are big enough for me

[Cameron]

:gears: I have a black 2004 on 20" FOOSE Speedsters. If you want to see a pic I can post it in a couple days.

[BIGRED1]

I have 20's. I am considering going another route and am considering selling mine. They are Zinik Adrians 20*8.5 with a +42 offset. I currently run 255/30zr20 ps2 michelin in the front and rear, but I also have a set of 285/30zr20 that I may be putting on in the rear shortly. Oh and you will have to cut or roll your fenders. If you are interested or anyone for that matter shoot me a pM.
http://sincitygoats.com/gallery/v/Bigred1/

[DA GOAT!]

I have 20's. I am considering going another route and am considering selling mine. They are Zinik Adrians 20*8.5 with a +42 offset. I currently run 255/30zr20 ps2 michelin in the front and rear, but I also have a set of 285/30zr20 that I may be putting on in the rear shortly. Oh and you will have to cut or roll your fenders. If you are interested or anyone for that matter shoot me a pM.
http://sincitygoats.com/gallery/v/Bigred1/
Damn that looks sweet. I'm going to order mine this week so I won't let the cat out of the bag until I can post pics. I was thinking about 225/30/20 +40 offset. I would like to go with a wider tire just don't know how much fender lip I will have to cut off.

[BIGRED1]

From a tire standpoint in the front the largest you can go is a 255/30(with my offset), I would go with a 245/30 just in case your camber is different than mine. You will regret going with a +40. +42 is what mine are and I would really love it if they were +45-+50 in the rear. Also if you go +40 in the front than possibly a 235/40. I think a 225 would look to narrow. Also with a +42 I had to just about cut the whole finder lip off, so I think you will run into big problems with a +40. The problem area for me has been where the rear fender connects to the bumper. Hope this helps, and please reconsider the +40 offset as you will most likley regret it.

[zeagle3]

Link: I fit 20"wheels and tires 3/06

[holler]

yo yo yo. I run 26 dog!

http://www.mikefullerton.com/blog/content/binary/p imped.jpg

[bigdave22385]

^^^^Thats pretty funny

[z28mike]

20's should not even be allowed in the same garage as a GTO. I made the mistake once of putting 20's on my 4/5 dropped 2004 Silverado and I regretted it. The 20's are to big even for a full size truck, the ride terrible, stop terrible and vibrate on the hub when you hit any deformity in the road. The hub/rotor/spindle on a full size truck are too small for those big wheels, so I'm sure a GTO would be a real pig to drive.

Why not just buy some gold dubs and curb feelers?

[Hendrix-Engineering]

and dont forget they slow down your muscle car ONK ONK

[DA GOAT!]

and dont forget they slow down your muscle car ONK ONK
Only if you have a muscle car! Mine will pick up time due to the extra momentum rolling forward. :bootyshak

[1fstmach]

I would go with some nice 19's at the most not to go too big ya know

[itslow]

20's should not even be allowed in the same garage as a GTO. I made the mistake once of putting 20's on my 4/5 dropped 2004 Silverado and I regretted it. The 20's are to big even for a full size truck, the ride terrible, stop terrible and vibrate on the hub when you hit any deformity in the road. The hub/rotor/spindle on a full size truck are too small for those big wheels, so I'm sure a GTO would be a real pig to drive.

Why not just buy some gold dubs and curb feelers?

Guess I'd better go push the GTO out of the garage. Don't want it anywhere near my 20's...

If a person wants to put 20"+ rims on ANY vehicle, they really should be upgrading the brakes to something larger at the same time. Sidewall compliance on a 20" truck tire isn't really any worse than the same as an 18" tire would be on a GTO. Vibration would indicate that something isn't balanced right or that your bearings aren't adjusted properly. If you do things right, 20's work just fine on larger vehicles such as trucks or full-size sedans.

That said, I think that 20's are too big for the small wheel wells of the GTO. The amount of sidewall you can put on 'em and still under fit the car is just too small. Not to mention the brakes on an '04 are too inadequate for larger diameter wheels, as well.

[TORRID-05]

pimp my goat!!!

[Ls1Jeeper]

pimp my goat!!!


haha doood we hooked you up with 4 20" LCD's under your hood and mini LCD's in your band new 37" wheels :-pimp:

[JohnF]

lmao

[Silver04]

Screw the 20"s, I want 15"s!!!!!

[BOTLFED98]

Screw the 20"s, I want 15"s!!!!!


but i keep em clean!

[BIGRED1]

I would agreet that you may be loosing some power with 20's but I do not think there is a huge difference between that and 19's. I would have to argue that some 20's are hideous and ghetto. But 20's on modern sports cars (not 1969) are very relevant. Look at Jags, Lambo, ferrari, aston. Many of these runs 20's. I like mine and am fixing to have them widened to 10 inches in the rear so I can put my 285/30's on. I am waiting on DMS's new GTO and the cost for widening the rear fenders. IF that doesn't work I am going to have my local body shop do the job. Just my opinion on the issue.

[Havoc]

I would agreet that you may be loosing some power with 20's but I do not think there is a huge difference between that and 19's. I would have to argue that some 20's are hideous and ghetto. But 20's on modern sports cars (not 1969) are very relevant. Look at Jags, Lambo, ferrari, aston. Many of these runs 20's. I like mine and am fixing to have them widened to 10 inches in the rear so I can put my 285/30's on. I am waiting on DMS's new GTO and the cost for widening the rear fenders. IF that doesn't work I am going to have my local body shop do the job. Just my opinion on the issue.

You're not comparing "apples to apples" with those examples. The GTO is NOT a modern sports car... or even a "sportscar" for that matter. The latter point being irrelevant, but anyway...
The cars' basic "jellybean" styling can be traced back to a mid 90's Opel Omega B (Cadillac Catera). How many cars were rolling on 20's or even 19's back then?
In response to the trends in the aftermarket world, car manufactures recently (2000-2001 maybe?) started designing cars with proportionately larger wheel arches to accommodate the practice of installing increasingly taller wheels.
Take the current generation BMW M3, Mustang, or Chrysler/Dodge 300/Charger series cars for example. All have have tall wheel arches with generous fender lip flares that perfectly frame large wheels. Current GTO's have neither, thus there's a greater limitation on what looks right in terms of proportion.

(side note! Notice the wheel arches on the new Commodore!:ftw: )

[_.:LS1GTO:._]

You're not comparing "apples to apples" with those examples. The GTO is NOT a modern sports car... or even a "sportscar" for that matter. The latter point being irrelevant, but anyway...
The cars' basic "jellybean" styling can be traced back to a mid 90's Opel Omega B (Cadillac Catera). How many cars were rolling on 20's or even 19's back then?
In response to the trends in the aftermarket world, car manufactures recently (2000-2001 maybe?) started designing cars with proportionately larger wheel arches to accommodate the practice of installing increasingly taller wheels.
Take the current generation BMW M3, Mustang, or Chrysler/Dodge 300/Charger series cars for example. All have have tall wheel arches with generous fender lip flares that perfectly frame large wheels. Current GTO's have neither, thus there's a greater limitation on what looks right in terms of proportion.

(side note! Notice the wheel arches on the new Commodore!:ftw: )

I am sorry but I have to say:bs:.

Point #1 The GTO is a sports car. Don't get the term sports car and exotic confused.
Point #2 The styling of the GTO may not be angular like the caddies and lambos of today but they are far from "jellybeans" and if I am not mistaken you bought one right?
Point #3 The trends in aftermarket is based on mass production not style. Why do you think that so many parts are made for the ricers...not because of their style. They are actually designed for efficiency and not style.
Point #4 If someone wants to put a larger wheel on his/her car I say more power to them.
Point #5 No automobile maker (in the design phase) makes plans to put the largest wheel possible on a car.

[Havoc]

I am sorry but I have to say:bs:.

Point #1 The GTO is a sports car. Don't get the term sports car and exotic confused.
Point #2 The styling of the GTO may not be angular like the caddies and lambos of today but they are far from "jellybeans" and if I am not mistaken you bought one right?
Point #3 The trends in aftermarket is based on mass production not style. Why do you think that so many parts are made for the ricers...not because of their style. They are actually designed for efficiency and not style.
Point #4 If someone wants to put a larger wheel on his/her car I say more power to them.
Point #5 No automobile maker (in the design phase) makes plans to put the largest wheel possible on a car.

LOL... sorry but you failed so miserably on point #1 it hardly makes addressing your other points worthwhile. :(

[_.:LS1GTO:._]

Is that the best you had to offer and if not prove me wrong.


BTW...I still call :bs:

[Underoath]

Goat > Donk

20's are pushing it over the edge.

[_.:LS1GTO:._]

Not mine but here is a GTO on 20's

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i110/PMDGTO/IMG_ 2002.jpg

This is hardly Donk.

[Havoc]

Is that the best you had to offer and if not prove me wrong.


BTW...I still call :bs:

Call :bs: all you want, but if you think a GTO is a sportscar obviously you don't know cars as well as you think you do...

Tell you what, I defy you to find ONE reputable car rag that has EVER called or classified the GTO a "sportscar"!

[Drew]

looks like a "G-Ride" imo
^^^

[DNYBOY7]

Out of curiousity, what would you consider the GTO? What other classification can you put the GTO in?

[BIGRED1]

I am sorry but I have to say:bs:.

Point #1 The GTO is a sports car. Don't get the term sports car and exotic confused.
Point #2 The styling of the GTO may not be angular like the caddies and lambos of today but they are far from "jellybeans" and if I am not mistaken you bought one right?
Point #3 The trends in aftermarket is based on mass production not style. Why do you think that so many parts are made for the ricers...not because of their style. They are actually designed for efficiency and not style.
Point #4 If someone wants to put a larger wheel on his/her car I say more power to them.
Point #5 No automobile maker (in the design phase) makes plans to put the largest wheel possible on a car.

i would have to agree, it is a sports car. I bought it for that reason. jelly beans do not go 0-60 in under 5 seconds. Luckily in this world we are all entitled to our own opinions. Soon i will be flaring my fenders and making my rears 10 inches wide. And it will still be on 20's. Looking forward to it. If it robs me of power then I guess I will just have to add more power.

[DA GOAT!]

I don't see any problem with 20's. Hell just about every muscle car today is running them. If you go to the strip then put your 15's or 17's on. I know gto on 20's is running in the mid 7's (1/8th) on his 20's - and looking damn good doing it! I've already ordered mine and can't wait to get 'em. Call it ghetto or bling but my goat is gonna be looking schweeeet!

[BIGRED1]

Nice!

[BostonF4$]

20"s are too big IMHO, but they look OK if you like that style. I'm not that into bling on cars that, well, aren't blingy? If I had the SRT8 charger/300 20's or 21's would be the shoe of the day. vette, bring on the dubs. G35 same thing. Our car is more about subtle styling IMO, although I don't know if that statement is opinion...cuz who would argue it isn't subtle? (until they put those lame scoops on the hood:stickpoke )

I would think you could argue it's either a muscle car or grand tourer. A sports car is like the 350Z or the vette or a Evo. The GTO is more like a Thunderbird SC or Lincoln Mark VIII or CL Type S

[Tiresmoker]

This is hardly Donk.

Looks like shit to me!!:comp:

[DA GOAT!]

Looks like shit to me!!:comp:
Post pics of yours.

[trbo_blu]

I have 20's. I am considering going another route and am considering selling mine. They are Zinik Adrians 20*8.5 with a +42 offset. I currently run 255/30zr20 ps2 michelin in the front and rear, but I also have a set of 285/30zr20 that I may be putting on in the rear shortly. Oh and you will have to cut or roll your fenders. If you are interested or anyone for that matter shoot me a pM.
http://sincitygoats.com/gallery/v/Bigred1/

Kinda off topic...but that Brazen looks absolutley awesome in the sunlight! My IBM has a pearlish effect in some lighting, but thats insane. Looks good!

[_.:LS1GTO:._]

Call :bs: all you want, but if you think a GTO is a sportscar obviously you don't know cars as well as you think you do...

Tell you what, I defy you to find ONE reputable car rag that has EVER called or classified the GTO a "sportscar"!

Havoc, I will do one better. Go to the GTO page of the Pontiac website then read the header on your web browser and tell me how does the automaker describe it's product. If that is too complicated for you just click on the link below:
http://www.pontiac.com/gto/index.jsp

"PONTIAC | GM: GTO, NEW PONTIAC GTO 400hp, 6-SPEED V8 LUXURY SPORTS CAR"

I hope this clears up any confusion.

[GT086]

The GTO is not a sports car, simple as that, a sports car has only two seats, the Corvette is a sports car. The GTO is a GT car. It's more like a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti excpet that car is also an exotic.

[DA GOAT!]

Havoc, I will do one better. Go to the GTO page of the Pontiac website then read the header on your web browser and tell me how does the automaker describe it's product. If that is too complicated for you just click on the link below:
http://www.pontiac.com/gto/index.jsp

"PONTIAC | GM: GTO, NEW PONTIAC GTO 400hp, 6-SPEED V8 LUXURY SPORTS CAR"

I hope this clears up any confusion.
:mswerd:

[1fstmach]

Looks like shit to me!!:comp:
wow

lol

nice 20's are ok

over the top ghetto fab is a no go

[zeagle3]

Search zeagle3 for a large similar thread

[_.:LS1GTO:._]

The GTO is not a sports car, simple as that, a sports car has only two seats, the Corvette is a sports car. The GTO is a GT car. It's more like a Ferrari 612 Scaglietti excpet that car is also an exotic.

:soapbox:
If so then why can't the GTO be a sports car as well.

Webster defines a sports car as: a low small usually 2-passenger automobile designed for quick response, easy maneuverability, and high-speed driving

usually implies that there may be exceptions to the 2 seater rule.

[F1fletch]

I think more of a GT car than a pure sports car but that's fine with me! I don't like chrome but I do like those 20's wow!

[Havoc]

Havoc, I will do one better. Go to the GTO page of the Pontiac website then read the header on your web browser and tell me how does the automaker describe it's product. If that is too complicated for you just click on the link below:
http://www.pontiac.com/gto/index.jsp

"PONTIAC | GM: GTO, NEW PONTIAC GTO 400hp, 6-SPEED V8 LUXURY SPORTS CAR"

I hope this clears up any confusion.

Seriously, you need to drop the arrogance routine because it doesn't suit you. The cloak of arrogance can/or should only be worn by those exhibiting respectable knowledge in a given subject; quite frankly you ain't making the grade. In fact your level of naivety is rather alarming!
Using the manufacturers OWN advertising is doing "one better"? :huh: :rolleyes: Advertising which is naturally biased and full of hyperbole?! I especially like their "Strap yourself in. You'll feel more like you're piloting a jet than driving a car!" lol
So this is what you'd call a fair and reliable source to substantiate your claim? Don't make me laugh!
I'm sorry pal, but this is just further proof of your ignorance and exactly the reason I felt it would be pointless to address your comments from the previous post. Facts, logic, and reason, are lost on the clueless!

Next time don't try to go one better, just do as I asked... better yet, just stick to the thread owners original topic! You'll do much better on purely opinion based subjects.

EDIT: http://ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106228
That says everything I need to know about you... beat it junior! lol

[yellow.nc]

No dude! Don't do it!

[kakygp]

The twenty's look great, maybe in the future we'll have to get ours some dubs.

[Havoc]

If you're going with 20's at least choose a set that fits the cars character.

Best looking Monaro I've seen on 20's... Just don't think it's practical.

http://ls1gto.com/forums/attachment.php?attachment id=43623&stc=1&d=1158973240

[Cameron]

20" FOOSE speedsters wrapped in 245/30/20 up front and 245/35/20 rear tires.

[_.:LS1GTO:._]

Seriously, you need to drop the arrogance routine because it doesn't suit you. The cloak of arrogance can/or should only be worn by those exhibiting respectable knowledge in a given subject; quite frankly you ain't making the grade. In fact your level of naivety is rather alarming!
Using the manufacturers OWN advertising is doing "one better"? :huh: :rolleyes: Advertising which is naturally biased and full of hyperbole?! I especially like their "Strap yourself in. You'll feel more like you're piloting a jet than driving a car!" lol
So this is what you'd call a fair and reliable source to substantiate your claim? Don't make me laugh!
I'm sorry pal, but this is just further proof of your ignorance and exactly the reason I felt it would be pointless to address your comments from the previous post. Facts, logic, and reason, are lost on the clueless!

Next time don't try to go one better, just do as I asked... better yet, just stick to the thread owners original topic! You'll do much better on purely opinion based subjects.


EDIT: http://ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106228
That says everything I need to know about you... beat it junior! lol

Havoc you still have not proved your point and to use a thread I started concerning another wheel option is just avoiding the real issue that we have going on. So I will help by starting a thread to ask the opinions of others on this topic. This will give you a place so that you can expound on your vast knowledge that you can't seem to put into words. Anyone interested it will be listed under "Bolt-ons/Newbie Questions" with the title What automotive category would the moden GOAT be classified as?
(http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106 295)
In other words "Havoc let's take it outside." :slap:

BTW Havoc you originally took the tread off topic (if you want to point fingers).

[gm4life]

Who is running 20's on their goat and post pics if you have them. I'm thinking about putting 20's on mine and wanted to see if there are many or any others who have 'em.
IMO I think some people don't put 20's on their car because of fitment and lack of peformance advantage it offers on our cars. Running 20's on our GTO is like having a wagon wheel mounted on them because of the tight wheel wells. But I see a coulple of pics posted not too many options but go from there. Run what you like it is your car, if you bought your car/parts just to impress someone than you have problems, buy crap that makes you feel good.

[Havoc]

Havoc you still have not proved your point and to use a thread I started concerning another wheel option is just avoiding the real issue that we have going on. So I will help by starting a thread to ask the opinions of others on this topic. This will give you a place so that you can expound on your vast knowledge that you can't seem to put into words. Anyone interested it will be listed under "Bolt-ons/Newbie Questions" with the title What automotive category would the moden GOAT be classified as?
(http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106 295)
In other words "Havoc let's take it outside." :slap:

BTW Havoc you originally took the tread off topic (if you want to point fingers).

Ok, last shot! I didn't bother explaining what a true sports car is because I could tell from your responses you wouldn't listen, so to avoid the useless back and forth I decided to take the diplomatic approach. Since you think i'm full of it and I KNOW you're completely clueless (the GTO is a sportscar! Pffft! right!:nuts: ), why not let and a fairly indisputable source settle it... hence my suggestion to check the car magazines; R&T, MT, Automobile, Autoweek, etc etc. If they say otherwise, I assumed you'd accept it... but who knows?? Far as I'm concerned this is basic car knowledge 101, stuff you should have known as a kid. Needing to spend more than two minutes debating this is ridiculous. The only GTO I'm aware of as being a sports car is the original Ferrari from which the name was stolen!

As for me veering off topic? :huh: Do you read ALL the posts thoroughly? Gotta call your reading comprehension skills into question there!

[_.:LS1GTO:._]

If you're going with 20's at least choose a set that fits the cars character.

Best looking Monaro I've seen on 20's... Just don't think it's practical.

http://ls1gto.com/forums/attachment.php?attachment id=43623&stc=1&d=1158973240

Atleast we do agree on something.

[Gregory]

Looks aside, keep in mind that the heavier oversize wheels change handling dynamics and wear out suspension components faster.

[04IBM GTO]

18's are the limit I would go on this car.IMO

[DA GOAT!]

IMO I think some people don't put 20's on their car because of fitment and lack of peformance advantage it offers on our cars. Running 20's on our GTO is like having a wagon wheel mounted on them because of the tight wheel wells. But I see a coulple of pics posted not too many options but go from there. Run what you like it is your car, if you bought your car/parts just to impress someone than you have problems, buy crap that makes you feel good.

You're right - It's my car so I'll mod it to suit my needs. I haven't seen one GTO with 18's that I like. IMO 18's retain the stock appearance and that is not what I want. Everyone has their on OP on this and I just wanted to see some goats that are sporting 20's. I am not trying to impress anyone but myself! I've already ordered mine - 20 x 8.5 wrapped with these 255/30/20 BFG's; http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/images/ts-dl/tires/large/g-force-t-a-kdw.jpg.

[_.:LS1GTO:._]

You're right - It's my car so I'll mod it to suit my needs. I haven't seen one GTO with 18's that I like. IMO 18's retain the stock appearance and that is not what I want. Everyone has their on OP on this and I just wanted to see some goats that are sporting 20's. I am not trying to impress anyone but myself! I've already ordered mine - 20 x 8.5 wrapped with these 255/30/20 BFG's; http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/images/ts-dl/tires/large/g-force-t-a-kdw.jpg.

As long as you like it. Thats all that matters. Most people would agree that concept cars look great and most of them wear "grown men" (twenties and up). So DA GOAT!...go for what ya know. Don't forget to show pics.

[DA GOAT!]

I'll have them the first week of October and will definitely post pics. I'm long past 20 (44). I want to have a little show and lots of go!

[_.:LS1GTO:._]

"grown men" refer to the size of the rim. The kids in my area call 19 inchers and below "teenagers" and 20 inchers or higher "grown men".

[City Goat]

Hell I think 18's are pushing it :gr_jest:

edit: I'm gonna start a new trend....I'm gonna roll in on 12''s with a 120 sidewall...big rims are out yo, it's all about big rubber

[Midnight]

Mine's bigger than yours! Mine's bigger than yours!

You boys really need to get a grip.

[JUNIPER9803]

you might as well get spinners lol

[RASCAL_GTO]

20's look nice, but it go with 18's front 19's rear
just my opinion
if YOU want to go with 20's then Do It, pay no attention to the "haters"

[Cameron]

This is a link to my GTO on 20" FOOSE Speedsters. The tires are BFG g-Force KDW 245/35/20 rear and 245/30/20 in front.
C:\Documents and Settings\Cameron\Desktop\gto5.jpg

[Underoath]

I dont like the idea of 20's....but at least youre going w/ a tasteful design.

[DA GOAT!]

"grown men" refer to the size of the rim. The kids in my area call 19 inchers and below "teenagers" and 20 inchers or higher "grown men".
Damn - now I know I'm getting OLD!

[Hey Goat]

Platinum Performance in Rancho Cordova CA has 20's on a GOAT, Talk to Kyle tell him Zach sent you.:gears:

[Hendrix-Engineering]

whats the best times for a gto on 20s anybody in the 10s in a quater?

[DA GOAT!]

whats the best times for a gto on 20s anybody in the 10s in a quater?
:drink: :drink: :drink:

[Jasper05]

20's should not even be allowed in the same garage as a GTO. I made the mistake once of putting 20's on my 4/5 dropped 2004 Silverado and I regretted it. The 20's are to big even for a full size truck, the ride terrible, stop terrible and vibrate on the hub when you hit any deformity in the road. The hub/rotor/spindle on a full size truck are too small for those big wheels, so I'm sure a GTO would be a real pig to drive.

Why not just buy some gold dubs and curb feelers?

Totally agree 18's are plenty.

[94TransAmGT]

Who runs 20's?

Young punks that don't know no betta. GTO is not a gangsta car.

Really, 18's look good and BALANCED with the wheel well size.

IMHO:secret:

94TransAmGT

[barkingspud]

I have 19's on mine and couldn't imagine going to 20's, there wouldn't be much rubber between the wheel and the road.
http://www.ls2gto.com/forums/attachment.php?attach mentid=43829&stc=1&d=1159366238

[NateO]

Mine's bigger!! :D (j/k)

The 20's are to big even for a full size truck, the ride terrible, stop terrible and vibrate on the hub when you hit any deformity in the road. The hub/rotor/spindle on a full size truck are too small for those big wheels, so I'm sure a GTO would be a real pig to drive.
Negative, not sure about a GTO, but not the case on a big truck. On my mid-sized SUV, I'm running 255/45/20s in the front and whopping 285/40/20s in the back!! These things are not small... a 255/45/20 on a goat would be an enormous tire for that car, they look big on my truck!

The ride is great for the most part, the breaking is incredible, but to be fair they really Velcro into the road. Part of my daily commute consists of a nasty, narrow lane construction zone on the freeway with uneven and cracked lanes. I definitely keep two hands on the wheel for this stretch of road, and hold on tight because it will pull me around...

What are you guys running for brakes? If you're going to throw huge wheels on your car you'll want heavier duty brakes than the ones that shipped, I imagine. I doubt they were designed for that kind of load!

http://www.automedia.com/Big/Wheels/an/Performance/ ccr20050901tm/1

Especially if you run hot! My buddy, an auto engineer, said one of the things he likes about my truck is that engineers did not mess around when they threw these huge tires on it, they threw a corresponding set of Brembos on there!

Nothing worse than seeing oversized, aftermarket rims with stock brakes... You probably don't need Brembos, but you'd better get something big on the front wheels, at the very least.

Here's a peak at the 285/40/20 on a mid-sized SUV:

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/NathanOlive r/foo/NatesNewTruck.jpg

On a smaller car, I might go with 19"s, myself, but it's your ride. :)

[Jbss71]

Who runs 20's?

Young punks that don't know no betta. GTO is not a gangsta car.

:lol: i know jerry and thomas do fall in the 'young punk' group

[Hendrix-Engineering]

you are what you eat

[DA GOAT!]

you are what you eat
and he'll be your huckleberry!

[darkitec]

yo yo yo. I run 26 dog!

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There aren't enough words to describe just how stupid this looks.

[DA GOAT!]

There aren't enough words to describe just how stupid this looks.
I have to agree but if he put a lift kit on it--------it'd still look like shit!

[yellow.nc]

There aren't enough words to describe just how stupid this looks.The bros call that "southern style" , I see it all the time when I'm in Atlanta, or Birmingham. I call it :barf: :barf: :barf:

[NateO]

You see this up north too, I see this in Minneapolis all the time, and it's fubar stupid. There's a good example of what I'm talking about, too. How much do you want to bet that that thing is running stock brakes? :judge:

[Thull]

Hey Nate you should meet up with my buddy - he just bought a Silver GC SRT8

As far as rim sizes go - I don't see anything wrong with 20s - its not for me but a cool look can be achieved with the right wheel choice (see the red Monaro)

I think 19s are about as large as you can go while retaining functionality, that is to say a decent ride quality and a bit of sidewall for performance.

As far as the type of car the GTO is - not in the least bit a sports car ROFL

These things are overbloated pigs compared to sports cars - you need something that is light weight and nimble to be a sports car - try a Porsche boxster, Corvette, BMW M Roadster, Lotus Elise - hell I would consider a Solstice a sports car before the GTO.

GTOs are GT cars - its even in the name lol - GT cars like the BMW M6, Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, BMW 850CSi, Maserati GranSport.

There is a significant difference between these cars. GTOs are made for long-distance cruising, with their cushy interior and cushy suspension, large dimensions and rather numb steering. They aren't made to be on a racetrack with turns, I would never consider taking mine on a track without significant suspension and braking modifications.

I leave the track duty to a race car - like my prepped BMW M3 or an open-wheeled spec-racer - the GTO is what I drive TO the track.

[DA GOAT!]

So I went to have my new rims & tires put on tonight and the front tire rubs the strut. Shit, so much for the 255/30's all around. On top of that 2 of the rims were damaged during shipping. So I'm going to put 245/30's on the front and the 255/30's on the rear. I have a 40 offset and they fit like a charm only the front tire problem. The 255's on the rear look mean as hell. I'm sure when I post pics there will be a lot of nay sayers about the rubber bands but I like the look. I should have them Tuesday and will post pics. I don't think I'm going to be able to lower it though - crap!

[Underoath]

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OT - love the ride, man. My favorite SRT vehicle :)

[nfernandes]

GTO is a muscle car, no?

[NateO]

Pardon the brief hi-jack, but being polite, I should respond. :)

OT - love the ride, man. My favorite SRT vehicle :)
Thanks, dude. It's mine, too, while I like the whole line up. This thing, which is still stock, is a beast of an SUV! I just wish it was as clean as it is in that photo, we've had some crap weather in Minneapolis the past week or so...

Brian, you should show your buddy, this:

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/showthread.php? t=783

A Minnesotan SRT8 get together... I missed it with work, but it sounds like we'll try another, at some point...

Okay, here's what you do, Brian, a buddy of mine did this to me when I first picked up my Jeep and it still pisses me off to this day (i.e., he hears about it!)...

Talk your buddy into letting you drive this, which is the right thing to do anyway, you'll probably be pleasantly surprised! Line it up at a street light, with no one in front of you and no traffic, and turn left. Here's where it gets good...

When you turn, give it sh*t and hold on tight, like with two hands. You'll literally skip through the turn, while pulling it off, with all four tires barking and chirping the whole way, at an alarming rate of speed! You don't need, or want, to mash it into the floor, just give it a fair amount sh*t, and you'll notice the effect. ;)

If this scares the bejesus out of you and your buddy, not to worry, it's normal. I've actually done this to myself, giving it more gas than I meant to, by accident!! It's almost too easy! :eek: :D

All right, excuse the interruption, back to 20s. :)

[DA GOAT!]

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