Rim Question

[emwolb469]

Does anyone know if 19x8 in rims would fit on my 2004 XRS without rubbing, the car is lowered 1.25 inches? I have seen people with 19's on their matrix but i dont know if it was lowered. Thanks

[mjl]

I know this is probably too late, but I have my 04 Matrix lowered 1.5" and I have 18x8 and there is plenty of room. I called VictoriaTires and Rims http://www.victoriatire.com/ and they were very helpful. I do advise that you get wheels that are an inch bigger in the rear. With the way the Matrix backend is bulkier then the front, you need a bigger rim to fill the rear fender. I have 18s and I know its an illusion, but the front rim sometime looks bigger then the rear. I would go with 18x8s in the front and 19x8.5s in the back. Hope that helps!!!

[chinamanxr]

yeah.. that'll fit.. i'm putting 19x8.5 in the front and 19x9.5 in the back.. we test fitted this already on my friend's matrix and it fits with no rubbing

[xrs22]

I noticed that w/ my BSA's. I still kept the 17" size goin but the offset is 40 compared to 45 and i can tell the diff. w/ that. Either lower offset of wider tire but not both 'cause it'll probably rub.

[slipknot490]

So, you are saying that you can feel the difference between the offset of the factory rim and the aftermarket one? 40mm is only a half a centimeter or so further out from factory. I hardly doubt there would be a REAL noticable difference. I cut stainless steel sheets that require 5mm or less tolerance out of square and it is next to nothing. Maybe I should go out and get those 1/4 inch spacers at the shop. I didn't think it would do anything.