Finally got my new rear wheels in

[musclehead]

Been waiting on these for a month or so.They were custom built for me by American Racing.18x11`s with 6" backspace.I have 295/45/18 nitto`s going on them.Man these things are HUGE!
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5307/5643828056_9b208da977_b.jpg

[staged70]

With 6" BS will you have to trim any inner fender? I remember reading that
5 5/8" was max

[musclehead]

Don`t plan on it but we`ll see soon.Should be dead center on a 11" wheel

[rack-attack]

Very nice wheels! They sure look huge....

I hope they fit, 6" is cutting it close no matter what overall width you have

[musclehead]

Y`all got me skeered lol.Where would the problem be inside or outside.i`m guessing inside would be the issue.I think they`ll be fine I can always space out a 1/4" if needed.I had to go try one but I don`t have the tires mounted yet.There is about 1 1/2" in between wheel and frame
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5149/5644520076_d4a81b6d56_b.jpg
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5146/5643953647_5f5cb6bc78_b.jpg

[Briz]

WOWEEEE!! Cool!

[musclehead]

I`m ready to get these tires on to see if they fit.

[Riviolli]

I`m ready to get these tires on to see if they fit.


nice!

[TimR]

Just for a laugh can you weigh one of them?? They do look great, make sure to post pics as soon as they are installed...

[sean Buick 76]

Very cool!

[musclehead]

26 lbs each.Ive never weighed a stock wheel so not sure how that compares

[TimR]

26 lbs each.Ive never weighed a stock wheel so not sure how that compares

Well my stocker 15" with 235/60R15 on it is 51-52 lbs. Heavy. Your wheel is larger, but tire will have less sidewall and more tread width so I'm betting you come in 10 lbs lighter. That is huge actually, once added to each corner...so once you get the rubber on there could you weigh it again?

Less mass, less sidewall, less unsprung weight, more tread on the road and better handling. Can't really go wrong there at all. Been eying up the AR salt flat polished wheels myself, paint the centers black look almost kind of stock :laugh:

Those rims of yours will look hot on the car :TU:

Note: Edited as had incorrect weight listed for stockers-sorry.

[musclehead]

Sure Tim I`ll let u know

[Jim Rodgers]

I dont think the typical backspacing limitations will apply here due to the size and profile tires being used. I bet they will fit like a glove. Cant wait to see pics with the rubber mounted up. :beer

[TimR]

hey just thought I would post as I made a mistake in the weight of the stock wheels. They are 51-52 lbs each. Also edited original post above, more discussion here:

http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=103905

The 63 lbs I originally quoted is for the 20" wheels on my 2007 Sierra. Sorry about that.

[72buicklt1]

John, sweet wheels, can't wait to see the rubber on those bad boys under your ride..

Got the wheels in my head spinning again about what size I should put on..

Dan C.