I'd like to see some pictures of Malibu's with some aftermarket wheel options... anyone have any?

I can`t show you my mags yet because we still have alot of snow up here but I have American Racing Casino wheels 5x110 7.5in with an offset of 42mm and I think they will look great on my Malibu.I will post a picture as soon as I get them on ,about a month or so.You can check them out and others at American racing web site.

I just posted new pics with my mags on in gallery,let me know what you think.

I guess I asked this question on the wrong topic board, here's a copy:

Wheel & Tire Question:

If you want to trade in your 17" set up and put on full size 18" wheels and tires can the dealer's service people readjust the computer to keep the numbers right?

I wouldn't want to get larger wheels and thin tires that don't fill up the wells.


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Hey guys, help me out. :confused:

When I try to get into the photo gallery my access is denied. What do I need to do to get in? :)

In my bug I was sporting some Konig Burners and was thinking about seeing how they look on this car. My dad drives my bug now and I know he's not all into the whole aftermarket thing. The bug had a 5 lug setup also and the rims were a universal 5 lug. I assume they should fit. I know the Mali is a 5 x 110 spacing on the lugs. I think the Bug was a 5 x 100. But I figure if they were universal that the other set of 5 holes on them would be the 5 x 110 spacing I need.
Only downsde is that the rims are 16" and with the 205/55/16 I had on the Bug the rim to rubber to wheel well size was perfect. I know my Mali is a 16 also but has more rubber so it may make the rim look smaller. I'll just have to see how they look.

Incase u want to see what Burners look like, here ya go: http://www.konigwheels.com/images/304_s.jpg

I painted mine black tho.

I know my Mali is a 16 also but has more rubber so it may make the rim look smaller.
I thought the Malibu came with 17", with 18" on the LTZ.

No I have an LS...it came stock 16's. I'd like to keep the feel of the ride so I'd stay with the same size tires as stock.

I guess I asked this question on the wrong topic board, here's a copy:

Wheel & Tire Question:

If you want to trade in your 17" set up and put on full size 18" wheels and tires can the dealer's service people readjust the computer to keep the numbers right?

I wouldn't want to get larger wheels and thin tires that don't fill up the wells.


DrD

Got my answer direct from the dealer's service people. They are quite sure they can flash the correct code into the computer to make up for the tire dia difference. Now the big question is can I afford the classy wheels.

DrD

Hey guys, help me out. :confused:

When I try to get into the photo gallery my access is denied. What do I need to do to get in? :)

I don't even get that. Instead I get "The page cannot be found"..

I don't even get that. Instead I get "The page cannot be found"..
I'll take it up with Admin.

I'll take it up with Admin.

The photo gallery works just fine for me. Only 18 photos in there so far.

As a matter of fact the shot with the wild looking naked babe on the front hood is my favorite. -- Take a peek...


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The photo gallery works just fine for me.
As a matter of fact the shot with the wild looking naked babe on the front hood is my favorite. -- Take a peek...DrD
You're killing me, Doc, killing me! :D

LOL take a peek

I have to apologize to those forum viewers that didn't get to see that photo I mentioned the other day.

It was something I posted and unfortunately I decided to take it down already. I later realized that the picture was just too personal and off topic. You see it wasn't really a Malibu, it was my old red Ferrari, and the chick on the hood was my wife. Of course she was in much better shape back then. Now she's all worn out and rusted. I may even have to trade her in to afford the Malibu if I still want the fancy chrome wheels. So I guess I’ll use the Malibu for work and save the Ferrari for the weekends.


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It was something I posted and unfortunately I decided to take it down already.DrD
You're still killing me, Doc. Killing me! :D

I want to see it - please repost it!!!

i have found that the dealler said that the bigest rim size you cabn go is a 19" but the down side to that is that all the top end cars like Ferrari, and porshe run 19" so they are vary pricey to get. i have got a set 20" to bolt up with no real mods down to tuck, they look great but to rub when i hit any big pot holes, the trick is to run a low pro tire like 255/30/r20, or smaller aka runflats, or ruberbands.

Oh yea, that's what I've got on my Ferrari.

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Ok, so yesterday I'm at the local McDonalds and a Chevy Equinox (sp) pulled up with some nice factory rims. My question is would those rims fit on the Mali?

I would assume the lug pattern is the same size. If i were to put rims on my car I would really like them to be official Chevy products, badge and all. I'd really like to have a list of Chevy's that have the same lug pattern.

Ok, so yesterday I'm at the local McDonalds and a Chevy Equinox (sp) pulled up with some nice factory rims. My question is would those rims fit on the Mali?

I would assume the lug pattern is the same size. If i were to put rims on my car I would really like them to be official Chevy products, badge and all. I'd really like to have a list of Chevy's that have the same lug pattern.

The lug pattern on the Malibu (5-110) is different than the Equinox (5-115).
I believe the Pontiac G-6 and the Saturn Aura have 5-110.

The lug pattern on the Malibu (5-110) is different than the Equinox (5-115).
I believe the Pontiac G-6 and the Saturn Aura have 5-110.

Figures..lol...thanks for the info tho.

i have found that the dealler said that the bigest rim size you cabn go is a 19" but the down side to that is that all the top end cars like Ferrari, and porshe run 19" so they are vary pricey to get. i have got a set 20" to bolt up with no real mods down to tuck, they look great but to rub when i hit any big pot holes, the trick is to run a low pro tire like 255/30/r20, or smaller aka runflats, or ruberbands.

Do you have a picture of the Malibu with 20's on it? I haven't seen one with aftermarket rims yet, and I want to put 20's on mine but wanted to see what it looked like first. Actually I haven't seen many '08 Malibu's in my area, and no other LTZ's.

http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/gallery/images/104/medium/1_3074888_1_full.jpg

http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/gallery/images/104/medium/1_3074888_1_full.jpg

what size are those tires? they are really low profile. how much smaller are those tires compared to the stock tires on the 18" ltz rims? how does it ride? is it still a smooth ride? handling?

by the way, it looks sick!!! way better than stock

wow thats the first malibu ive seen with aftermarket wheels on it, and it does look amazing! Im looking into getting some 20"s for myself in the next few months... ive been eyeing these:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y211/xxScapegoat/415GBML.jpg

what size are those tires? they are really low profile. how much smaller are those tires compared to the stock tires on the 18" ltz rims? how does it ride? is it still a smooth ride? handling?

Sorry about the mix up. the car is not mine.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3074888

They are 20's

nice wheelz!!!

http://chevrolet.dealerfit.com/store/chevrolet-malibu-alloy-wheels-prod691_23089.php

I'd be all over these wheels for my LTZ if I could get them in 18 inch :(

I think i will purchase these next week. Not bad for $1,000,000

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i167/pzorsk0996/blingbling021ct.jpg

http://nerdnirvana.org/2005/11/11/million-dollar-rims/

I think i will purchase these next week. Not bad for $1,000,000

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i167/pzorsk0996/blingbling021ct.jpg

http://nerdnirvana.org/2005/11/11/million-dollar-rims/

I'm pretty sure some Saudi Arabian king already has a set on one of his 100 cars. Our gas money has to be put to good use on something.

if anyone has a set of 2008 LTZ wheels (18" 10 spoke) they dont need and want to get rid of shoot me a PM with a price, thanks!

or you can email me at bmb7198@yahoo.com

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3ttrj/stockburgerchevrolet/id13.html


If you click here go to the bottom of the malibu pictures and you will see an LT with 18" GM accessory wheels.

what yr pontiac g6 wheels fit?? is it the 18" chrome 5 star wheels??
these here http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o147/alicia0610/010205011612010405200806243c935d3b7.jpg
and 2nd

will the 05 cobalt ss 18" grey/ gun metal color fit as well??
these ss wheels http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o147/alicia0610/o5cobaltsswheels.jpg
need to know ASAP

Ive got a set of Konig Hot Swap Black with Chrome spoke inserts in the garage. Just waiting to be put on the just ordered 09 LT2 in the New WHITE.

The wheels are the ones in my Avatar except I got the Chrome inserts rather than the Red ones.

damn those are nice!!!
im still tryn to find me wheels

Do you have a picture of the Malibu with 20's on it? I haven't seen one with aftermarket rims yet, and I want to put 20's on mine but wanted to see what it looked like first. Actually I haven't seen many '08 Malibu's in my area, and no other LTZ's.

Theres a 08 Bu over at UnitedMalibus.com that has 22s on it.

i dunno if im allowed to link to outside forums.. but heres the pics of the malibu with 22"s.. looks sharp, but i think im gonna stick with going to 20"s


http://www.unitedmalibus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4711

What the hell is on the side of the car?

What the hell is on the side of the car?

Amazing. I can see the headlines now...."Man turns beautiful new Malibu into BUICK - World wonders why?"


Looks like he stuck the chrome jibberish from the new Focus on the lower door panel...my goodness....how embarrassing for a grown up.

I can imagine what the ride would be like, he's running rubber bands for tires :rolleyes:, can anybody say EXCESS :D

I like the way they fill up the wheel wells but wtf is up with the vents and those things on the doors? That car has such a natural classy look that adding the little things like that pull away from it. But to each their own I guess.

I would LOVE to put rims on my car but I also love how smooth it rides with the stock 16's on them. And I know to go to a lower profile tire would just alter that feeling....AND 16's are so much cheaper to replace than 19's or 20's.

Looks like he stuck the chrome jibberish from the new Focus on the lower door panel...my goodness....how embarrassing for a grown up.

Money doesn't come with instructions.

check out tire rack.com, you can check dozens of rims , with mali sporting them..check it out its pretty tight

Ya'll need to lay off the insults on his car. Cars are nothing but opinions anyway, so if you don't like it that doesn't mean it's garbage.

Never said it was garbage! - Took me by suprise with the vents on the side. Never actually said anything negative.

I agree also...to each their own, it's just not my taste....Kudo's for doing something original though.