Was there a stock alloy wheel?

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Was there a stock alloy wheel?

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Was there a stock alloy wheel available? I can't find it in any of the option lists under the files section.
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Re: Was there a stock alloy wheel?

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no , only the small center cap , or full wheel cover , both on the same steel wheel
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Also, keep in mind that not all alloy wheels that "fit", might not allow for a larger brake and caliper, depending on what your goals are. Most of the AU sourced alloy wheels for the WM/WN VE/VF cars won't fit over a larger brake rotor and caliper.

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Re: Was there a stock alloy wheel?

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Do you guys know what wheel this is?
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Re: Was there a stock alloy wheel?

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Looks like something from a 5th Gen Camaro:

https://www.hubcaphaven.com/p/6028/aly5 ... 97466.html
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This can have a couple of answers--the production Caprice WM/WN, built as a Holden Caprice, did have an alloy wheel as standard fitment. Several owners have installed the Holden production wheels over the years....as far as I know, the size was 18x8. Not sure of offset, but as mentioned, these wheels were not "cleared" for brake upgrades that used Brembo calipers.

The last year or 2 of Holden Caprice production did have a "heavy duty" brake option, which was the PPV 345mm rotor & caliper package, although I suspect with a different spec pad. The 345mm brakes do clear the 18x8 wheels, steel or alloy.

The 5thGen Camaro 5-spoke & 10-spoke 18" wheels (2010>2015) fit the PPV and clear the PPV's 345mm brakes, no issues. The only rub with these wheels is the width - instead of 8", for the steel PPV wheel or the Holden Caprice alloys, the Camaro wheels are 7.5" wide (bead width). That leads to some degree of popularity for Pontiac G8 18" wheels, which are 8" bead width, however, they have the same issue as the Holden Caprice alloys when it comes to clearance if brakes are upgraded beyond the 345's.

At one point I had thought about spending the money to widen these wheels to 8.5 or 9.0, and then use a spacer to properly position the wheel, to make sure clearance on the inside (at the strut) was adequate. This would be to run larger/wider tires, and to clear larger brake calipers. The cost of doing that to this relatively "cheap" cast wheel just didn't seem worth it, considering the wide range of wheel options available. I'd rather have wheels that aren't welded together, but they do serve a purpose for those looking to be on the stealthy side.

FWIW, I have a set of the 5-spoke Camaro wheels pictured--$250 for 4, $300 for 5 - at least I think I have 5!! Photos from late 2012 - right after purchasing the car, I immediately ditched the Goodyear RS-A's and installed Continental A/S DWS in stock size. The wheels have been off the car for about 4 years. Last photo was at a local Discount Tire store--the guys were a bit stoked to see one of these cars that wasn't an in-service unit.

My thought, over time--and I think more than a few others agree--is that most of these Camaro wheels actually look better on the PPV than the Camaro.
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Re: Was there a stock alloy wheel?

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What transfer case did you manage to fit in that car?
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kevink wrote: Thu Jul 18, 2019 10:48 pm What transfer case did you manage to fit in that car?
Not clear who this is directed to or what is being referred to "transfer case"???
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I think there may be some sarcasm there at the ride height pictured?
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Yes, sorry, it was a joke. It's no secret that the ride height of these cars is way too high, and for some reason those wheels appear to exacerbate it. No offense intended.
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