Winter Wheels / Tires for Regal GS (v. what are you doing?)

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I'm currently car shopping. My last car was totaled a few days back and the 2012 Regal GS 6MT is high on my shopping list. One of the things I'm researching prior to buying is the winter wheel tire situation so I can decide if I should buy a GS with the 20" wheels / tires or not.

I see TireRack doesn't show any winter tire / wheel packages for the GS yet. However, I saw in a different thread on the forum that the front Brembo's on the GS are the same as the ones used on the Pontiac G8 GXP. I did some Googling and they do seem to be the same. They have the same specs for size and the calipers look visually identical except for the name painted on them. The G8 GXP has the same 5x120 stud spacing as the GS. Per this G8 centric thread Discount Tire confirms some 18" wheels that will clear the Brembos on the GXP. TireRack also lists some 18" wheels will clear the Bremobs on the G8 GXP. So, it looks like the right 18" wheels + 245/40/18 winter tires will be okay.

What are you all doing for winter tires / wheels?
 
I just moved from Boston to California so am finally clear of winter challenges!

However, I do post because I have the OEM 18"s - if they clear the Brembos (I'm not sure if that is the case) - and you want them just PM me. I am putting them on eBay tonite...

I have a Quicksilver T02 with 6spd manual. It is a great car! Goes without saying that the GS only ups the fun to drive quotient!

Goodluck!
 
However, I do post because I have the OEM 18"s - if they clear the Brembos (I'm not sure if that is the case) - and you want them just PM me. I am putting them on eBay tonite...
I would be the surprised if the OEM 18" wheels from the Regal Turbo will clear the front brakes on the GS. I know the OEM G8 GT wheels wouldn't clear them on the G8 GXP.

Thanks for the offer though.
 
20" American Racing wheels with Blizzaks going on this Friday.
 
Well, tonight I noticed that TireRack has updated their Regal GS information and now offers winter packages with 18", 19", and 20" wheels for the GS.
 
Well, tonight I noticed that TireRack has updated their Regal GS information and now offers winter packages with 18", 19", and 20" wheels for the GS.
Not a surprise. You knew they would eventually offer more options for rim sizes. Unfortunately at the time I needed rims that fit, American Racing 20" wheels were the only ones availible.
 
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