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Old 06-07-2020, 08:55 PM
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Default GTO with 19" Wheels

I purchased a 2004 GTO last year and am deciding to buy either 18" or 19" wheels. I'm looking for a local owner of a late model GTO in Southern California that has 19" wheels that would be willing to contact or meet with me to see how the 19s feel on the car. I have read all the posts about this subject, but haven't seen a GTO in person with 19" wheels. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Old 12-09-2020, 11:26 AM
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Have you found the GTO wheels that you are looking for?
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Old 12-09-2020, 08:46 PM
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Default GTO 19" Wheels

Yes, I decided to go with BC Forged HCS02 wheels. Brushed bronze outers with Matte black centers. Custom 2 piece built specifically for my car. 19X8.5 et 43 fronts, 19X9.5 et 54 rears. Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 245/35/19 and 265/35/19 tires. Also purchased CTSV 6/4 piston yellow calipers and the Bonhams brackets.
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Also have purchased the Pedders Extreme Xa coil over kit and various suspension items to do the entire front and rear of the car all at the same time. I have already installed a custom ground EPS/Cam Motion cam and WCCH ported 243 stage 2 heads. Cam is 602/602 lift, 218/226 duration on a 116.5 LSA. Have not tuned it yet but it runs and drives very nice, no issues but can't jump on it yet. I wanted something with a ton of torque and with a realistic duration and LSA so I pass smog.
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Old 12-11-2020, 11:25 AM
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Yes, I decided to go with BC Forged HCS02 wheels. Brushed bronze outers with Matte black centers. Custom 2 piece built specifically for my car. 19X8.5 et 43 fronts, 19X9.5 et 54 rears. Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 245/35/19 and 265/35/19 tires. Also purchased CTSV 6/4 piston yellow calipers and the Bonhams brackets.
Great choice!
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I have some CTSV 6/4 Calipers also and they are really nice (2018 Cadillac Parts).
Tell me how much room you have with them on the 19" wheels vs the 18" rims.

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Old 07-17-2021, 11:15 PM
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Default GTO 19" Wheels

Hi Tom. I went from the factory 17" wheels to the 19's so I have no experience with 18" wheel clearance. There is a lot of room with the 19" wheels though.
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Those rims look very nice.
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Old 07-30-2021, 04:29 PM
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Thanks. I will post some better pictures when I get the car back on the road.
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