CTS-V wheels for my G8

[StockG8]

I want to give a big thanks to Greg at Pace Performance for the customer service and how speedy he got me these wheels.

Look like these wheels are made by Superalloy SAi of Taiwan (http://www.saimtl.com/main.php). They seem to be forged and then machined down to spec. The pictures and weight tells all. I'm surprised how light these wheels feels. So I busted out the digital bathroom scale and to my surprise. Now for some rubbers and awaiting on my TPMS. :woohoo:

Rears

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/DSC01749.jpg

Front

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/DSC01750.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/DSC01751.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/DSC01752.jpg

For some reason polished was cheaper than painted silver. :)

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/DSC01753.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/DSC01754.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/DSC01755.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/DSC01756.jpg

Weight of the rears

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/DSC01758.jpg

Weight of fronts

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/DSC01761.jpg

Manufacture info

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/DSC01759.jpg

[bradshow]

what is the pricing on these?

[Posidon42]

if you have to ask... ;)

[99-LS1-SS]

what is the pricing on these?

+2

[Tjay74]

So the fronts are 19x9-51 offset?

I really want to run a full set of fronts all the way around, this would give me the ability for a 275 tire with a wheel that is lighter than or the same weight as a stock GXP wheel.

What are you going to do about center caps?

[DarkPhoenix]

Simply beautiful!
Pretty awesome that they laser etch the info on them.
I am also interested in what you are going to do for center caps.

[jdeserio]

+3 pricing please

[69project]

You can look up the pricing at the GMPP website to get an idea. They are cheaper than a GXP rim which are around $500+ a rim. I looked it up a couple of months ago, I think they were in the $450 a rim range, can't remember. Do a search in this section someone listed the price I think.

[StockG8]

Can't remember exactly but around $2200 bucks. Would been cheaper if GM didn't charge you the stupid $200 core charge.

[Purf]

Can't remember exactly but around $2200 bucks. Would been cheaper if GM didn't charge you the stupid $200 core charge.



Bought an extra wheel for my GXP from the dealer for $450 in June 2009.

[G8 GT V8]

Nice wheels. I need to see a CTS-V next to a GXP wheel, because when I see them individually, I can't tell them apart...

[Greg@PacePerformance]

The above CTS-V wheels are
Front - $468.94 plus $50.00 core each
Rear - $504.38 plus $50.00 core each
Plus shipping

The GXP wheels are ~333.00 with no core.

[99-LS1-SS]

Thanks for the pricing Greg.

[Greg@PacePerformance]

Where the hell did my prices go. I will edit the post. above..

[Crazy Paul]

Nice wheels. I need to see a CTS-V next to a GXP wheel, because when I see them individually, I can't tell them apart...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/2009_cadillac_cts400.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/img_0990_400.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/VEGTSwheel.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/W427wheel.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/VEClubsportwheel.jpg

[mtolivecracker]

wow, thanks paul, i always thought GXP and CTS V were the same, now i see the difference in the spokes.

[G8 GT V8]

wow, thanks paul, i always thought GXP and CTS V were the same, now i see the difference in the spokes.

+1

[GeorgeInNePa]

The above CTS-V wheels are
Front - $468.94 plus $50.00 core each
Rear - $504.38 plus $50.00 core each
Plus shipping

The GXP wheels are ~333.00 with no core.

What's with the core charge?

[GRRRR8]

Its amazing how similar they are.

I still like the W427s..........especially when they are on the car. :woohoo:

[MIEngineer]

W427s are great wheels, favorite. But the CTS-V wheels have a few things going for them that make them more appealing than aftermarket options.

I plan to do the V wheels eventually if I don't sell the car for a V next spring, even though I can't get enough of my GXP...

[Z-mann]

nice.

[Greg@PacePerformance]

What's with the core charge?

GM started charging core charges on wheels last year when the scrap prices were very high. Sorry

[GeorgeInNePa]

GM started charging core charges on wheels last year when the scrap prices were very high. Sorry

So if I dig in the scrap heap behind the shop and get 4 alum rims, can I turn those in for the core charge, or is GM's core charge just a price increase?

;)

[Greg@PacePerformance]

You can turn them in if they are 2009 or 2009 CTS-V wheels other than that GM doesn't accept them. ;)
GM doesn't plan on selling any of their parts to people doing swaps. IMO. They price things for insurance companys to buy. Why else would wheels made in mass like say a 2001 Grand Am 16" wheel with a piece of chromed plastic be $600.00 each.
I have seen wheel kits in the GMPP book ie the 2002 Camaro SS wheels sell for $800.00 including 4 wheels lug nuts and center caps.
If they intend on selling to the public it would be in the GM Performance Part book.
-Greg

[PMD G8]

do want!!!!!




http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/W427wheel.jpg

[GeorgeInNePa]

You can turn them in if they are 2009 or 2009 CTS-V wheels other than that GM doesn't accept them. ;)
GM doesn't plan on selling any of their parts to people doing swaps. IMO. They price things for insurance companys to buy. Why else would wheels made in mass like say a 2001 Grand Am 16" wheel with a piece of chromed plastic be $600.00 each.
I have seen wheel kits in the GMPP book ie the 2002 Camaro SS wheels sell for $800.00 including 4 wheels lug nuts and center caps.
If they intend on selling to the public it would be in the GM Performance Part book.
-Greg

Just another reason GM has trouble making money.

Not blaming you, just commenting.

I like the CTS-V rims, but I'll be damned if I'll spend that much on a heavy stock rim. I can buy CCWs for that money that are lighter and IMHO, nicer looking.

;)

[StockG8]

I have yet to see an aftermarket forged wheels not ding or dent from every day road use. Every one of my vehicles I previously owned in the past always had aftermarket forged wheels. My previous vehicles all had Volks (TE37, CE28, and GT series, just to name a few) BBS, OZ's, and Enkeis. The life span for my personal experience these forged wheels are light but are proned to dents from pot holes, and they are not that strong as one believes. I wished the CTS-V wheels are cheaper but I'm confident they will last me at least 5 years. I don't regret buying the CTS-V wheels, each to their own I guess.

[MIEngineer]

Just another reason GM has trouble making money.

Not blaming you, just commenting.

I like the CTS-V rims, but I'll be damned if I'll spend that much on a heavy stock rim. I can buy CCWs for that money that are lighter and IMHO, nicer looking.

;)

I looked at CCWs myself, and they would be $675 a rim [10" or below, 19"] before shipping etc. $2700 is still a chunk.

To each their own. I prefer factory upgrades if that option is available.

CTS-V wheels look great. Very subtle upgrade. Much better than widening the stock wheels even.

[PMD G8]

To the OP, mind posting up some pics mounted on your car?

[StockG8]

I'm awaiting the TPMS USPS and the shop is ordering my tires.

[surfsidedetail]

I just put CTS-V wheels on my GXP last night

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/6518/1022304.jpg

[Posidon42]

If you don't mind me asking, what is the benefit of going from the GXP rims to the CTS-V ones? I thought the thread said it wasn't all that different in weight, and they look pretty similar.

[G8GXP4now]

They are forged aluminum and the rears are wider, allowing for a bit more tire for better traction.

[r33pwrd]

where are all the GXP wheels for sale :)

[Slizzo]

where are all the GXP wheels for sale :)

+ Me = Agree

:)

[waltah]

any pics of the v wheels installed?

[jab336]

Was it a direct fit? What size tire are you running on the rear? 285/35/19 like the CTS-V? I think this is the best option for wheels for the the G8.

[WARLOCK]

will my factory tires fit these wheels?

[MIEngineer]

19x9 front, 19x9.5 rear. GXP wheels are 19x8 all around.

[b_camaro]

What size tires are people running with the CTS-V rims? 255/40 285/35?

[99-LS1-SS]

I just put CTS-V wheels on my GXP last night

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/6518/1022304.jpg

Do you have any daytime pictures?

[Tjay74]

They are forged aluminum and the rears are wider, allowing for a bit more tire for better traction.

The G8 GXP wheels are forged aluminum as well, they are actually made in the same factory and by the same company as the CTS-V wheel.

Only difference is that the GXP wheels are 19x8 all the way around, CTS-V is 19x9f and 19x9.5r.

My toss up is go with CTS-V wheel or buy the CCW SP510 and use my stock GXP wheels as my winter wheels.

http://www.ccwheel.com/files/img/wheel%20profiles/display/wheels/SP510/photo_main.jpg

[Posidon42]

yeah, but $225 for the painted CTS-V rims vice $675 is a big difference. The CCWs are likely lighter as I remember a thread saying that the CTS-V rims were pretty portly.

[ArkGL01]

I want those CCWs bad. Hope to get them this summer!

[DarkPhoenix]

anyone have a pic of what the painted cts-v wheels look like?

[99-LS1-SS]

I can Photoshop CTS-V wheels any color. I just want to see a few good pictures of them on some G8s.

[jakesg8]

Here are my rears 275-35-19 bfg

[99-LS1-SS]

By the looks of the first picture, you could probably go 285 easily.

[jakesg8]

By the looks of the first picture, you could probably go 285 easily.

Its pretty close to the inner plastic skirt. With the 285 I think you would have to trim it.

[EcoBrick Bob]

Crazy Paul can supply you with those HSV center caps. I have them on both my Breytons and my Beyerns. Also used one to cover the pontiac logo on my steering wheels!

[jdeserio]

they dont fit

[piecesparts]

Anyone have the GM part number for the GXP rims?

[jakesg8]

anyone have the gm part number for the gxp rims?

92212153

[MIEngineer]

yeah, but $225 for the painted CTS-V rims vice $675 is a big difference. The CCWs are likely lighter as I remember a thread saying that the CTS-V rims were pretty portly.

Please show me $225 for a painted CTS-V rim....your price is very, very off [when compared to new wheel pricing form GM]

[Posidon42]

19"x9" silver: http://www.finishlinewheels.com/CADILLAC/CTS/2009/A-04648U15/
19"x9.5" silver" http://www.finishlinewheels.com/CADILLAC/CTS/2009/A-04650U15/

$229 each

[MIEngineer]

Those are used/recon wheels, FYI...still great pricing. Funny how their GXP rim is cheaper than a non-GXP G* :)

My comment was in reference to new wheels from GM :)

Still, if they are scratch/dent free - good prices!

[Crazy Paul]

Those are used/recon wheels, FYI...still great pricing.

From the ad
"Bolt Pattern: 5 x 115"

Either someone can't type or a Redneck has re-drilled the holes.


:nutkick:

[Posidon42]

Ok, I was wrong. The thread I got those links from updated their information. Those are indeed CTS wheels (5x115) but not CTS-V wheels (5x120). So the links I posted above won't fit our cars. Sucks because I was looking forward to a set.

[StockG8]

Here's an update of the wheels on the car. No rubbing on the front struts or rear fender liner. Tires are Hankook V12 EVO 255/40/19 - Fronts and 285/35/19 - Rears. Just finished washing and waxed her.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/CTS-V%20wheels%20mounted/DSC02410.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/CTS-V%20wheels%20mounted/DSC02409.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/CTS-V%20wheels%20mounted/DSC02408.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/CTS-V%20wheels%20mounted/DSC02407.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/CTS-V%20wheels%20mounted/DSC02406.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/CTS-V%20wheels%20mounted/DSC02405.jpg

[StockG8]

More pictures

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/CTS-V%20wheels%20mounted/DSC02404.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/CTS-V%20wheels%20mounted/DSC02403.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/CTS-V%20wheels%20mounted/DSC02402.jpg

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http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/CTS-V%20wheels%20mounted/DSC02399.jpg

[StockG8]

More pics

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/CTS-V%20wheels%20mounted/DSC02398.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/CTS-V%20wheels%20mounted/DSC02397.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/CTS-V%20wheels%20mounted/DSC02396.jpg

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http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/CTS-V%20wheels%20mounted/DSC02393.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/CTS-V%20wheels%20mounted/DSC02392.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t115/one1wang/CTS-V%20wheels/CTS-V%20wheels%20mounted/DSC02391.jpg

[1meand]

Why is it when people are going to a 275 or 285 tire the sidewall height is usually 35 instead of 40? Doesn't that change the speedo reading? The fronts are still 40, but the rears are 35 with the wider tire. Please learn me. Thanks.

And StockG8 those look great. Nice shine on that car too.

[Snakey]

Looks GRRRR8! Love the look!

[Crazy Paul]

Why is it when people are going to a 275 or 285 tire the sidewall height is usually 35 instead of 40? Doesn't that change the speedo reading? The fronts are still 40, but the rears are 35 with the wider tire. Please learn me. Thanks.

The 35 and 40 numbers are "Aspect Ratio"
It's a measure of the sidewall height (rim to tread height) divided by the width of the tyre.

If you keep the same sidewall height and go to a wider tyre, then the aspect ratio gets lower.

Changing aspect ratio does not automatically mean your overall diameter or revs/mile change.

[DarkPhoenix]

Very nice pics!
Excellent job waxing
:cheers:

[StockG8]

Best explanation of it here.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos

Front tires were 245/45/18 and the fronts are currently 255/40/19 - Sidewall height difference between the two is -0.32"

Overall diameter is only 0.35" between the two.

Rears were 245/45/18 stock, and 285/35/19 currently - Sidewall height difference between the two is -0.41" and overall diameter is 0.17" between the two. On paper my speedo be off approximately 1/2 mph. I can live with the little margin of error. Thanks again for the compliments...

[TMorgan800]

What are the GM part numbers for the CTS-V Wheels?
Im particularly interested in a painted silver version, not chrome.

[TxNessie84]

StockG8 looks great. Nice wax job, kind of makes me wish I had gotten black. Damn I want some CTS-V rims bad.

[DRCUSTOMPARTS]

There sure is a lot of wheel gap with those CTS-V wheels & tires. Do you plan to lower it?

[surfsidedetail]

drop it ;)

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/2765/imag0014kj.jpg

[danmc00]

I would be interested in the painted version too.

[Belo]

cts-v wheels are hot. Saw one at an intersection in the distance and thought, damn those are sex.

[micheal0484]

They looks good but are very expensive for such a small upgrade for the GXP, now on the GT I think they are worth it. My two pennies.

[DRCUSTOMPARTS]

It's not for the looks, CTS-V rear wheels are wider than the GXP rear wheels so he can run wider tires.

[micheal0484]

It's not for the looks, CTS-V rear wheels are wider than the GXP rear wheels so he can run wider tires.

There are a lot cheaper wider options. Its for both the looks and the width. I like the wheels.

[hazer396]

man i want the CTS-V wheels badly.. but i feel they dont stick out enough..

[DarkPhoenix]

They are great wheels, I am also lowered on Pedders springs and dampeners. No rubbing in the rear and I am running a 285 tire :)

[gottspd]

Hi guys. I'm sorry for reviving an old thread on your board, but i have a set of painted CTS-V rims for sale on the CTS-V board http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-cts-classified-ads/300337-fs-2nd-gen-ctsv-sedan-wheels.html) (http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/cadillac-cts-classified-ads/300337-fs-2nd-gen-ctsv-sedan-wheels.html). I've been a member there since 2005 (since I had my first gen CTS-V!).

PM me if you are interested.