Winter tires??

[Hack]

For what it's worth I called American Muscle last week and they told me they don't currently offer any wheels that will fit the GT350. Looking for some clarity if anyone knows otherwise. Thanks!


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That's funny because I just installed 4 rims from American Muscle on my GT350. They are MMD Axim charcoal item number 101027.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/mmd-a...15-FPReplacementV1&T5_Var3=blue&GID=101027G15

It even says in the item description on their website that the wheels fit GT350.

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[UMDrummer]

That's funny because I just installed 4 rims from American Muscle on my GT350. They are MMD Axim charcoal item number 101027.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/mmd-a...15-FPReplacementV1&T5_Var3=blue&GID=101027G15

It even says in the item description on their website that the wheels fit GT350.

Nice wheels. These were the ones I was eyeballing as well. Thanks for the confirmation on fit! I can't remember -- have you posted any pics of your vehicle in any threads?

 

[CNFLCTD]

Strange. I'll check them out thx.

What size tired you running on them? Could be perfect for my blizzaks. Only 9.5 inches wide?


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[UMDrummer]

Strange. I'll check them out thx.

What size tired you running on them? Could be perfect for my blizzaks. Only 9.5 inches wide?


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Recommended size is 245/45. Thinner is better for winter driving. I think anywhere from 245-275 would be good. If I got these wheels, I would not get the standard GT350 sizes (295 and 305).

 

[Hack]

Nice wheels. These were the ones I was eyeballing as well. Thanks for the confirmation on fit! I can't remember -- have you posted any pics of your vehicle in any threads?

Thanks, and sure, you're welcome.

I posted in the best vehicle pic thread, but I didn't have the snow tires or the MMD rims on the car yet. I don't have a good picture with the MMD rims yet. I'll try to take one next weekend. It's dark when I'm not working... :(

Strange. I'll check them out thx.

What size tired you running on them? Could be perfect for my blizzaks. Only 9.5 inches wide?

You are welcome.

These rims are 8.5 inches wide, IIRC. You can find that info at the link above. I had Blizzak snow tires to fit my 2011 Brembo GT 19x9 inch rims (which didn't fit the GT350), so I put those on the car. They are 255 if I recall correctly. My tire guy said they would be fine, but they are the widest he would recommend on an 8.5" wide rim. I wanted a narrow rim for my snow tires anyway. I do think they offer wider sizes if you want that.

 

[earlSpilner]

Has anyone tried seeing if 2015-2016 PP rims will work?

 

[Hack]

Has anyone tried seeing if 2015-2016 PP rims will work?

No, and it would be interesting to find out. One review of the MMD Axim rims I bought on AM says that the Axim have more brake clearance than the GT PP rims. I can tell you that the Axim rims BARELY clear the front brakes. It is a super tight fit, at least on the ID of the wheel.

 

[CNFLCTD]

Thanks, and sure, you're welcome.

I posted in the best vehicle pic thread, but I didn't have the snow tires or the MMD rims on the car yet. I don't have a good picture with the MMD rims yet. I'll try to take one next weekend. It's dark when I'm not working... :(


You are welcome.

These rims are 8.5 inches wide, IIRC. You can find that info at the link above. I had Blizzak snow tires to fit my 2011 Brembo GT 19x9 inch rims (which didn't fit the GT350), so I put those on the car. They are 255 if I recall correctly. My tire guy said they would be fine, but they are the widest he would recommend on an 8.5" wide rim. I wanted a narrow rim for my snow tires anyway. I do think they offer wider sizes if you want that.

Any chance you could post a pic or two of the wheels on your car?


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[Hack]

Here's a photo of the Axims and Blizzaks on my car. They look small to me. I think the car might look better with 20s, but I'm glad I was able to find 19s that fit over the brakes, were relatively cheap and also fit my existing snow tires.

 

[CNFLCTD]

Thanks Hack!!! Any issues since installing them? My car will be landing here in a few weeks and I need to get some on order.


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[Hack]

Thanks Hack!!! Any issues since installing them? My car will be landing here in a few weeks and I need to get some on order.

No issues other than lack of traction. I'm accustomed to the transition from summer tires to snow tires, but always happier when I can run the summer tires.

They are working fine.

 

[_M_]

Phew. I'm having a panic attack with that parking space. Ha.

Where's your splitter? Did you remove it as well?

 

[Hack]

Phew. I'm having a panic attack with that parking space. Ha.

Where's your splitter? Did you remove it as well?

Maybe this seems naive, but I park anywhere with my cars. It was odd that there was an empty space next to my car.

The photo was taken at my work and people know who drives the GT350 and we are all considerate of each other. The lady in accounting that drives the black Subaru Forester has asked me jokingly if it's OK for her to park next to me.

I do this where ever I go, though. I just park where there's a spot. I don't go to the back corner of the lot.

The splitter will be installed once I get the paint protection film installed.

 

[Rick R]

Bump. Anyone else installed those wheels, or managed to find other wheels that fit?

 

[Hughespj47]

Lots of good info in this tread! My plan is to go with narrower rims and tires. Same size at all 4 corners so they can be rotated each winter to even out wear and prolong tire life. If you are planning to drive the car in snow/ice and keep it for years, get a dedicated set of snows/rims. It's cheaper in the long run and you can get a setup that is optimized for winter (narrower).

Also, good comments on tire diameter - I plan to pay close attention to this. I plan to drive my GT350 in the winter when the roads are not covered with fresh snow. Hard pack is fun!

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