new guy with some questions

[99_SL2]

hey, just bought a 99 sl2 yesterday, already thinking of changing some things. first, where can i look for a new set of guages? also i need some new rims/tires, how do i know what size rim/tire will fit? thanks in advance for any help

[GTI]

since I am the only one to post in here, then Ill try and help you.

Gauges you can find at various saturn stores online. Also, Therob.com has printable gauges that you have to print on special paper and the ncan just replace them with te stock ones. As far as rims and tires go, you will need a 4x100 lug pattern. Dont plan on putting 20's on the 4 dr either, unless you really want to. What kind of rims do you want? certain size or color?

[99_SL2]

i was thinking 17's, i understand how to get the size of tire for the rim, just i dont know what the dimensions of the tires that will fit in the wheel well are. also, any links to the guages would be cool, google has failed me in finding anything.. but it did help me find you guys [img]{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_razz.gif[/img]

[AC66Bronco]

[quote="SeanC2004"]but it did help me find you guys most ppl usualy find us from saturnfags or tsn

is the s series 40 mm offset like the ion?

[saturn_06]

[quote="AC66Bronco"]

but it did help me find you guys most ppl usualy find us from saturnfags or tsn

is the s series 40 mm offset like the ion?

Yes

4x100 lug pattern

40mm offset is large enough

[dream36realms]

WeLcOmE as well!!!!!!!!!! the factory offset is 50, right. if you use the tirerack they can tell you if it will fit too

[saturn_06]

WeLcOmE as well!!!!!!!!!! the factory offset is 50, right. if you use the tirerack they can tell you if it will fit too

50? lol

[AC66Bronco]

yah that sounds a lil bitt off to me as well

[slowion2]

do you guys even know what a wheel offset is before you laugh at someone [img]{SMILIES_PATH}/rolleyes.gif[/img]

[99_SL2]

im glad im not the one being flamed [img]{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_razz.gif[/img], i would be happier if there were links or answers haha, thanks for taking time look

[slowion2]

Sean I suggest going to a site like http://www.tirerack.com or http://www.tires.com and searching for your vehicle, see what it comes up with. both sites use a database of info such as offset, backspacing, etc to determine what wheels will fit your car.

17x7 and 17x8 should both fit fine. I would try to stay with a 205/45/17 tire. I had a set of 17's with 215/40/17 and they were pretty harsh, but then again I'm used to 15's with nice meats on them [img]{SMILIES_PATH}/biggrin.gif[/img]

[99_SL2]

thanks, and anyone know place to buy new guages?

[SonicION]

check out http://www.blackcatcustom.com

they will make pretty much any gauge face you can come up with, and they're fit specifically for each car. (disclaimer: I have no personal experience with them, I'm just impressed with their website lol)

ask around, as some of the guys on here may have some actual dealings with these guys. (or something better that i haven't heard of [img]{SMILIES_PATH}/biggrin.gif[/img])

[99_SL2]

ask around, as some of the guys on here may have some actual dealings with these guys.

haha, exactly what i was doing [img]{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_razz.gif[/img]

any others anyone?

[dream36realms]

I have heard alot of good things about that website too. I got my aluminum ones on http://www.spswebpage.com. I would have posted johns index like I always do for these situations but it seems to be dead now