My 2012 Regal GS 20" Winter Tire Set-Up

[kranz38]

Jay those are tittties, i agree the dealer just wants money. 18s clear no problem

 

[Garrus]

Setup looks awesome Jay. Post another pic or two if you get a chance. Those look great winter setup or not. That's Bonerjamz'.

 

[jay3737]

Jay those are tittties, i agree the dealer just wants money. 18s clear no problem

thanks. i guess oem 18s can clear, but aftermarket is a mixed bag.

Setup looks awesome Jay. Post another pic or two if you get a chance. Those look great winter setup or not. That's Bonerjamz'.

will try to do so soon!

 

[bbronner413]

Just wanted to input that I'm at the tire shop now getting the 20" Continental DWS Extreme Contact put on my 2013 GS. I can't ride the Pirelli's here in Massachusetts winter and this seemed like a pretty good all around tire for the price. They got nice reviews for the most part and come with a hefty warranty.

 

[jdubby88]

Any way i can trade you my19s with runflats all season...brand new...rims are mint too...for the stock optional 20s?

 

[vettemechmike]

I just ordered 4 of these rims for my winter tire set up.

http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/Wheels-for-Buick_3/20-Fits-Cadillac-XTS-Wheel-Silver-20x8-5#.VBOY6GctCtU

 

[AbeGS]

I live in Buffalo, NY and have always used good aggressive winter tires on all my cars so I can keep enjoying driving fun in snow, so when I got the GS, I went to TireRack for winter tire and wheel combos and decided on 245/45-18 Pirelli Winter 240 Sottorzero's on Axis XMS wheels. They work pretty well, but there's only so much a 45 series tire can do in deep snow. I wouldn't even consider a 20" 35-series winter tire, (although I never would have considered an 18" 45-series winter previously either, but didn't have a better choice!). The 18's barely clear the Brembo calipers with one showing a tiny bit of rub on one wheel weight, but I'm satisfied with the package. One co-worker even commented that he liked the winter wheels better that the OEM's (which I disagree with - I love those big polished OEM wheels - especially how easy they are to clean!). Any way, my general rule for winter tires is taller and narrower is better, so 18's will fit the GS an that's the best we can do! Yea, we sacrifice dry performance in the winter, but the more snow driving you do, the more you appreciate it. And then when spring comes and we put the summer tread back on, it's wonderful!

 

[QSilverGS]

I just ordered 4 of these rims for my winter tire set up.

http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Wheels_3/Wheels-for-Buick_3/20-Fits-Cadillac-XTS-Wheel-Silver-20x8-5#.VBOY6GctCtU

You know it says they don't fit V and Brembo equipped models right?

 

[vettemechmike]

You know it says they don't fit V and Brembo equipped models right?

The wheels fit without hitting the Brembo Calipers. I'm going to use 1/8" wheel spacers in the front to add some extra clearance.

 

[QSilverGS]

The wheels fit without hitting the Brembo Calipers. I'm going to use 1/8" wheel spacers in the front to add some extra clearance.

Ok, cool. Post some pics when you get them...

 

[vettemechmike]

Got the Blizzaks mounted to my new rims today. Attached are some pictures of the wheels and some with the wheels sitting next to my car. I'm thinking of Plasti Dipping them black but have not decided.

 

[QSilverGS]

Got the Blizzaks mounted to my new rims today. Attached are some pictures of the wheels and some with the wheels sitting next to my car. I'm thinking of Plasti Dipping them black but have not decided.

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Yeah, nice man. I got a closer look at my neighbors XTS AWD last week and it has those same wheels (19" wrapped in Goodyear RS-As) and they fit nicely around the Brembos on it. Black means business in the white powder...

 

[jdubby88]

Would you be willing to sell me the 20" factory setup? Ive been looking for them forever! I got the 19 GS wheels and runflat goodyears...practically new. I could give you my 19s and cash for your factory 20s? Or just straight cash? I live near chicago...so holland michiga. Is not that far. What do u say? Text me at 630 995 5972 so we could discuss?
god bless

 

[vettemechmike]

I'm keeping the stock wheels.The new tires are my winter tires.

 

[jdubby88]

So not even $1500?

 

[G-774395]

I have these 18 inch rims (from buick regal cxl) with the OE michelin tires as my winter tire setup on my regal GS. They clear the brembo brakes, have nearly an identical rotation per mile so the speedometer is not off, and a happy surprise is a smoother ride. Did I mention they're great in the Michigan snow? Couldn't be happier!

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What year Buick Regal CXL?

 

[BD3511]

I'm currently doing all of this right now to the Brembo Upgrade I did on my 17 premium 2. Currently running a set of Camaro 19 inch Rims I had laying around. But need to get my winter wheels and tires on this week which came off of a 2011 CXL and are the 18 inch wheels. I'll get some pictures of the final set up and what I used this week so anyone with questions can ask away. I had to do the same thing kind of similar when I big brake upgraded my 2002 Trans am as well while maintaining my stock 17 inch rims I have for the car.

 

[BD3511]

Alright no spacers needed for the older Regal CXL wheels 18 inch. Put them on yesterday and they fit with what looks to be plenty of clearance.