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fredvibe1
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18 inch

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Hi guys ,
I bought some 18inch OEM pontiac vibe 09 ( I think ) And I want to put them on my 06 base pontiac. Do they will fit ??
If not , What to I need to buy to make them fit.
Thanks
Fred
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Re: 18 inch

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The second gens can have two different wheel bolt patterns depending on engine size
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You need to verify the ones you're getting, although 18-inch OEM sounds like the 2.4L GT wheels and those will not fit.
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Re: 18 inch

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lannvouivre wrote:The second gens can have two different wheel bolt patterns depending on engine size
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=40003" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
You need to verify the ones you're getting, although 18-inch OEM sounds like the 2.4L GT wheels and those will not fit.
I bought de gt one ... How can I make them fit ?
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Re: 18 inch

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The only way they will fit is using adapters designed for this purpose. You would need 5x100 to 5x114.3 adapters. Another $100-150 or so for them. A member on here did the same thing and they looked good when viewed from the side, but they look to stick out a bit much on the sides when viewed from the front or rear since they add about 1" to each wheel hub.

Generally wheel spacers/adapters are not really recommended, but if you get a good well made set, they should work OK.

Here are some:
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/5x100-adapters" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It is important to use the right lug nuts on the wheels also. All Vibe factory alloys use mag style lug nuts with washers on them, not the tapered lug nuts used on the steel wheels. So make sure you use the right ones or they won't be securely mounted.
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Re: 18 inch

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If they are indeed 2009-2010 OEM 18" Vibe wheels, they are from a GT which has the 5x114.3 bolt pattern and as others already said, will not fit your 2006 without some extra parts. I personally wouldn't use adapters, but that's just me.
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Re: 18 inch

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vibenvy wrote:If they are indeed 2009-2010 OEM 18" Vibe wheels, they are from a GT which has the 5x114.3 bolt pattern and as others already said, will not fit your 2006 without some extra parts. I personally wouldn't use adapters, but that's just me.
What would you do with it ?
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Re: 18 inch

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fredvibe1 wrote:What would you do with it ?
Sell them to this guy and get some wheels with the proper specifications.
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Re: 18 inch

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vibenvy wrote:If they are indeed 2009-2010 OEM 18" Vibe wheels, they are from a GT which has the 5x114.3 bolt pattern and as others already said, will not fit your 2006 without some extra parts. I personally wouldn't use adapters, but that's just me.
Here's why, btw:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTTQJk2VEww
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