Little by little more wheel companies are making wheels for our odd bolt-patterns. Changed your wheels? Well if so post up some pics and specs.

I'll start. Enkei LS-R 20" wheels. Falken FK452 245/35/ZR-20 tires.
Love them so far, look great, handle great and are pretty smooth and quiet.

Here are a few pics.
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q118/SSINISTR_SS/Picture013.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q118/SSINISTR_SS/Picture008-1.jpg

18" Crave II Alloys :D
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/9729/img3372r.jpg (http://img199.imageshack.us/i/img3372r.jpg/)
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6914/img3374r.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/img3374r.jpg/)

20" Devino Flawless
Maxxis 245/35/20

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu258/jcort1128/photo.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu258/jcort1128/photo13.jpg

Just order ours today. They are 17" MB Drifter wheels with 225/55/17 Goodyear Traction T/A tires.

http://www.discounttire.com/product/wheels/mbmdri.gbm.xl.jpg

http://www.discounttire.com/product/tires/mtapt9.xl.jpg

Cool guys, keep them coming. This will help out others when wheel shopping.

Make sure you give all your specs.

My wheels are actually 5x115 or 5x110 those are normally on the same wheel. There are a lot of wheels like these.

Just order ours today. They are 17" MB Drifter wheels with 225/55/17 Goodyear Traction T/A tires.

http://www.discounttire.com/product/wheels/mbmdri.gbm.xl.jpg


I'd like to see these on your car! Take more pics once their installed.

I'd like to see these on your car! Take more pics once their installed.

Will do. I paid $1135 otd installed for these wheels and tires. Michigan has 6% sales tax too which is in the total. I should have them installed by Saturday. My local discount store had to order them. You can check these out at discount tires site.

My wheels are actually 5x115 or 5x110 those are normally on the same wheel. There are a lot of wheels like these.

In smaller sizes yes, not larger ones. Make sure you are not being forced to use spacers.

In smaller sizes yes, not larger ones. Make sure you are not being forced to use spacers.

No spacers needed. I asked.

I like the mods that everyone has on the malibu's, the rims look great!!

http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/ac182/jboea1/101_0961.jpg

17 inch black powder coat with aluminum trimming Hot-Wheel rims

Velocity Wheels model 750 the tire is a Durun 235/30/22s
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg193/sp760/malibu22s.jpg
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg193/sp760/malibufrontlowplate.jpg

Our bolt pattern is 5 by 110?

17 inch black powder coat with aluminum trimming Hot-Wheel rims

Got any in daylight?

Velocity Wheels model 750 the tire is a Durun 235/30/22s
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg193/sp760/malibu22s.jpg
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg193/sp760/malibufrontlowplate.jpgVery nice. Any chance of getting a closer shot of those?

Very nice. Any chance of getting a closer shot of those?

i havent take any new pics but here is a pic from the internet the same model i got

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg193/sp760/v750_26_inch_real_1.jpg

Picked up a set of summer wheels -- Borbet Type LS. Really like them so far and they seem very well made. Thoughts?

http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/gallery/images/3667/1_P1020286-r.jpg

http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/gallery/images/3667/1_P1020281-r.jpg

Picked up a set of summer wheels -- Borbet Type LS. Really like them so far and they seem very well made. Thoughts?

http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/gallery/images/3667/1_P1020286-r.jpg

http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/gallery/images/3667/1_P1020281-r.jpg

I like them, very clean looking. Not sure if they still are, but Borbets used to be made in Germany and were very good.

Ordered these for mine, should be here tomorrow...... 20x8.5
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/450/2701/26123850038_large.jpg

Ordered these for mine, should be here tomorrow...... 20x8.5

You know what do do after you get em on right? Take pics and share!
Picked up a set of summer wheels -- Borbet Type LS. Really like them so far and they seem very well made. Thoughts?


I like them as well, what are the specs on them? Did they simply replace the stocks or did you purchase both wheels and tires?

I bought both wheels and tires -- All-Season on both for now (stock Hanook's on the steelies and I got Kumho Ecsta ASX's for the Borbet wheels.) My plans are to go to Winter on the stock wheels and summer tires on the borbet's once they each havea few flats.

I stuck with stock sizes all across the board, and honestly 17" is what i'd prefer in Chicago, I already have to run pressures high to survive and sacrifice tires at the expense of safe non dented wheels. I'm having to torch a small imperfection on the stock wheel already! (Was running 31PSI in the winter for traction and it caught up with me. The ding it minor and no leaking but still, cmon. guess 36 on stocks for winter and 40's on my borbet's is my new plan)

So with 51PSI max im running 40 on these Kumho's. Oh chicago, notice how i said flats, not worn out. I've never had a set of tires wear out.

I bought both wheels and tires -- All-Season on both for now (stock Hanook's on the steelies and I got Kumho Ecsta ASX's for the Borbet wheels.) My plans are to go to Winter on the stock wheels and summer tires on the borbet's once they each havea few flats.

I stuck with stock sizes all across the board, and honestly 17" is what i'd prefer in Chicago, I already have to run pressures high to survive and sacrifice tires at the expense of safe non dented wheels. I'm having to torch a small imperfection on the stock wheel already! (Was running 31PSI in the winter for traction and it caught up with me. The ding it minor and no leaking but still, cmon. guess 36 on stocks for winter and 40's on my borbet's is my new plan)

So with 51PSI max im running 40 on these Kumho's. Oh chicago, notice how i said flats, not worn out. I've never had a set of tires wear out.

40 psi is IMO way too high. I'd run no more then 34-35. Plus 40+ will kill the ride and can mis-shape the tires.

I agree 40 seems high, but if the max is 51PSI, could 40 really be to the "overinflation is bad too, since it can create a bad wear pattern only on the inside" level? And even if so, if it protects my wheels a bit more im fine with that to some extent as i am so completely tired of having dented wheels. (i avoid potholes, go stupid slow through those construction bumps, and STILL. what do these other people's wheels look like? yikes.)

Is 40PSI at all dangerous though? Im pretty intent on 40 on my summer wheels and 36 on my winter steelies, but am open to opinions if this is a bad idea. This, in my opinion, is the next step (step 4 or so by my count) to trying to make it through chicago roads.

As for killing the ride, I have only been in this "program" :-D for about a week and no long distance drives. Im heading to indiana tonight so I will get some highway miles and see. This is something new and i would not be averse to changing my mind, its just what ive settled on for good, for right now.

Here are some samples for your enjoyment.

I dont want one of my four Kumho's to be this guy:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/3369078658_f015498a0e.jpg

I see stuff like this about once a week each. I call it "creativity":
http://www.windycitizen.com/files/462931173_626efad36a.jpg
http://www.windycitizen.com/files/3324427867_75ac711e54.jpg

And then the usual suspects:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1030/3168021445_21325905c8.jpg

I can't believe that the roads are that bad! What is the city doing with your money?

Here is my 08 malibu on 20" benchi ninja stars, and 225-35-20 tires. Lots more upgrades in store for this car. Custom leather, chrome handles, chrome grill, touch screen navigation and upgraded stereo. 549

550

Wheels look good! I like that style, they look sharp.

I can't believe that the roads are that bad! What is the city doing with your money?

It's the city of Chicago, and they're notorious for doing interesting things with funds according to some. I cant' say for sure where all the money goes, but we have the largest sales tax in the country and the alley behind my girlfriend's is still cobblestones. I pretend it's a "nostalgic," on purpose type of thing. That attitude works pretty good for alot of things. :)

we have the largest sales tax in the country

Really? What is it? When I lived in NY we had nearly 9%.

Really? What is it? When I lived in NY we had nearly 9%

It's past the "four minute mile" of taxes. Over 10%.

At 10.25% sales tax right now, with over a billion in school cuts alone going into the next school year. Oh where does all the money go indeed....

I have some new BWT rims, but the pictures are too big to post. The site won't let me. How do you all post those nice big pictures? If I can do it, I'll post them.

I have some new BWT rims, but the pictures are too big to post. The site won't let me. How do you all post those nice big pictures? If I can do it, I'll post them.

Upload them to Photobucket and copy and paste the [url].

Thanks for the tip.

Here they are:

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy238/herrobp/BWTs%20on%20the%20Malibu/DSC03233.jpg?t=1273388664

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy238/herrobp/BWTs%20on%20the%20Malibu/DSC03237.jpg?t=1273388754

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy238/herrobp/BWTs%20on%20the%20Malibu/DSC03229.jpg?t=1273388776

http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy238/herrobp/BWTs%20on%20the%20Malibu/DSC03236.jpg?t=1273388779

Nice! ;) I like the 5 spoke design.

Nice! ;) I like the 5 spoke design.

Thanks! I didn't actually want to get rims, I was satisfied with the LT wheel covers that almost looked like rims. But I damaged them severely after hitting a large pot hole on the highway, and the dealer said they wouldn't be able to be restored to their "original condition". So I opted to spend $75 more than it would have cost to repair them incompletely, and get a set of relatively inexpensive rims at Tire Discounters. Turns out I love the way they look on the car!

Those wheels do look good, not bad for just some replacements. I mean that is why you purchased them right?

Those wheels do look good, not bad for just some replacements. I mean that is why you purchased them right?

Yeah. I would'nt have spent more than $500 unless I had to. In this case it would have cost something like $495 just to repair the two wheels and wheelcovers, and they wouldn't have been restored completely. The guy at the dealership said you'd be able to tell they were repaired. So since I was on the hook for at least $495 I figured why not just upgrade. I didn't have too much money though, and was limited to rims that were in-stock because I needed to be able to drive my car right away. But I found these at Tire Discounter, and liked them a lot for the cost. I think when it was all said and done, it was right around $565.

Yeah. I would'nt have spent more than $500 unless I had to. In this case it would have cost something like $495 just to repair the two wheels and wheelcovers, and they wouldn't have been restored completely. The guy at the dealership said you'd be able to tell they were repaired. So since I was on the hook for at least $495 I figured why not just upgrade. I didn't have too much money though, and was limited to rims that were in-stock because I needed to be able to drive my car right away. But I found these at Tire Discounter, and liked them a lot for the cost. I think when it was all said and done, it was right around $565.

Let that all be your little secret -- They look real clean and could pass for a $1000-$1500 "On Purpose" type of setup..

I like them, you scored big time for that price even though it was a crappy thing that happened to begin with.

Here's a few pics of my 2010 LTZ I just got last weekend. I just went yesterday and picked up the wheel and tire package.

22x8.5 wheel
235/30/22 tire



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Here's a few pics of my 2010 LTZ I just got last weekend. I just went yesterday and picked up the wheel and tire package.

22x8.5 wheel
235/30/22 tire


This is one of the FEW examples where the rivets/rivet look actually looks good.
Great choice man, looks perfect with your color and style for your car with the chrome add-ons and tint. Overall i think it all fits really nicely together...

This is one of the FEW examples where the rivets/rivet look actually looks good.
Great choice man, looks perfect with your color and style for your car with the chrome add-ons and tint. Overall i think it all fits really nicely together...

Thanks for the compliment. Really appreciate it. I like that paint color on your bu! Don't see many in that color in my neck of the woods.

Going back to Michigan at the end of this month.. Thinking of just swapping my OE rims while I am there..

www.uswheelexchange.com

I already have the 2011 LTZ wheels, but I think they would look much better like this..

Going back to Michigan at the end of this month.. Thinking of just swapping my OE rims while I am there..

www.uswheelexchange.com

I already have the 2011 LTZ wheels, but I think they would look much better like this..

To each their own, I just don't dig full chrome wheels. Doesn't look that bad on white though.

2010 LEXANI LX-20 22 INCH http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/132/l_797615e7b08046a09c851fd32ef7c1f6.jpg,

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/131/l_97eda7e6336141dd91f18ddb30c461eb.jpg

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/146/l_8cd0af73229046a2bd6e6d44c401518d.jpg

Has anyone seen the TSW Nogaro wheels? They have a hypersilver and a chrome version that I'm really interested in.

Going back to Michigan at the end of this month.. Thinking of just swapping my OE rims while I am there..

www.uswheelexchange.com

I already have the 2011 LTZ wheels, but I think they would look much better like this..
Thinking the same thing,either gonna swap out my LTZ rims or have them plated, thanks for posting the pic ICU,they would look good on my white LTZ :D

Has anyone seen these Foose wheels ? http://www.wheelsforless.com/Foose_Nitrous_Specials.htm

Has anyone seen these Foose wheels ? http://www.wheelsforless.com/Foose_Nitrous_Specials.htm

Yup, I used to have a set on my previous Camaro. Nice wheels, but IMO not a wheel suited for the Malibu, more of a muscle car wheel.

Going back to Michigan at the end of this month.. Thinking of just swapping my OE rims while I am there..

www.uswheelexchange.com

I already have the 2011 LTZ wheels, but I think they would look much better like this..
How much??

Silver LTZ,

Do they make those wheels on your BU in ALL CHROME ?
Where did you find them ?

Thanks :)

Silver LTZ,

Do they make those wheels on your BU in ALL CHROME ?
Where did you find them ?

Thanks :)

Nope.

Got them from Discount Tire.

its been a while how is every1 doing?

Thinking about these wheels for my new 2011 white LS. Any thoughts? I've done some of the wheel visualizers to get an idea, but most of them dont do any of the wheels justice. These still looked good even though the pic was sub par.

http://www.bigwheels.net/wheels/helo/he845_black_with_machined_lip_large.jpg

Probably going with 20"

Anyone with pics of white malibu with black rims, please share.

Thinking about these wheels for my new 2011 white LS. Any thoughts? I've done some of the wheel visualizers to get an idea, but most of them dont do any of the wheels justice. These still looked good even though the pic was sub par.

http://www.bigwheels.net/wheels/helo/he845_black_with_machined_lip_large.jpg

Probably going with 20"

Anyone with pics of white malibu with black rims, please share.

do 22s :) they tuck perfect

Thinking about these wheels for my new 2011 white LS. Any thoughts? I've done some of the wheel visualizers to get an idea, but most of them dont do any of the wheels justice. These still looked good even though the pic was sub par.

http://www.bigwheels.net/wheels/helo/he845_black_with_machined_lip_large.jpg

Probably going with 20"

Anyone with pics of white malibu with black rims, please share.

Not bad, smart choice on the 20's. IMO 22's are too big. But get what YOU want.

Here are the new wheels. 20" Helo's. What do you think?

Looks good, got bigger pics?

Haven't got them yet but this is what I plan on getting
Want the 18"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b184/ourscene831/Lexani-LX7.jpg

Haven't got them yet but this is what I plan on getting
Want the 18"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b184/ourscene831/Lexani-LX7.jpg

Looks more like an SUV wheel to me?

Looks more like an SUV wheel to me?

I want something that is all one color with accents of chrome.
So far those are the closest that I can get to what I am looking for.

I also like these
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b184/ourscene831/MKW.jpg
But the accents only come as machined finish

Machined looks good too, I just want something to match the chrome from the Malibu.

Been looking for something since I bought the car haha I'm picky.

I'd be happy to take in any suggestions! :)

I want something that is all one color with accents of chrome.
So far those are the closest that I can get to what I am looking for.

I also like these
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b184/ourscene831/MKW.jpg
But the accents only come as machined finish

Machined looks good too, I just want something to match the chrome from the Malibu.

Been looking for something since I bought the car haha I'm picky.

I'd be happy to take in any suggestions! :)

It's tuff. Our cars have an odd bolt pattern that doesn't have the best selection unless you start adding adapters and rings. No thanks to that. Then, alot of the ones that fit are 22" chromed out donk wheels that just aren't to my taste. I wanted a 20" wheel, machined, with some bright accents which is why I had got the Enkei LS-R. When I got my new car, the Malibu went to the wife and she wanted nothing to do with the 20's so I sold them on here and put back on the OEM 18's. She feels like she has no worries with OEM wheels and it does ride a little better. But I sure miss the look it had. But, it is her car now.

It's tuff. Our cars have an odd bolt pattern that doesn't have the best selection unless you start adding adapters and rings. No thanks to that. Then, alot of the ones that fit are 22" chromed out donk wheels that just aren't to my taste. I wanted a 20" wheel, machined, with some bright accents which is why I had got the Enkei LS-R. When I got my new car, the Malibu went to the wife and she wanted nothing to do with the 20's so I sold them on here and put back on the OEM 18's. She feels like she has no worries with OEM wheels and it does ride a little better. But I sure miss the look it had. But, it is her car now.

True that, would a 20" keep the malibu around the same ground level as the stock tire?

Not sure how to explain, Getting new rims look better with a shorter side wall.
so would an 18" Rim with a tire that has a shorter sidewall make a big difference from a stock 17"?

I hope that makes sense

My lack of car knowledge explains why my '64 Malibu isn't done yet haha

Is this tire calculator accurate?
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

True that, would a 20" keep the malibu around the same ground level as the stock tire?

Not sure how to explain, Getting new rims look better with a shorter side wall.
so would an 18" Rim with a tire that has a shorter sidewall make a big difference from a stock 17"?

I hope that makes sense

My lack of car knowledge explains why my '64 Malibu isn't done yet haha

Is this tire calculator accurate?
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

I had 245/35/20's and they were the same overall diameter as stock (225/50/18's). You want that so you don't mess up your speedo.

And yes, that is accurate, I have used it before.

I had 245/35/20's and they were the same overall diameter as stock (225/50/18's). You want that so you don't mess up your speedo.

And yes, that is accurate, I have used it before.

Thank you very much sir, you have been very helpful! :D

Here are the new wheels. 17" Helo's. What do you think?

Its 5 X 110 right??

Discount Tire has some Liquid Metal Venoms that look killer....I love em.

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv305/blueflamevinyl/G6%20pix/DSC_0156-1.jpg

Here's a few pics of my 2010 LTZ I just got last weekend. I just went yesterday and picked up the wheel and tire package.

22x8.5 wheel
235/30/22 tire



685

686

687

688

Car looks real clean! But, you need to throw some tint on those headlights and taillights! :)

Its 5 X 110 right??

Discount Tire has some Liquid Metal Venoms that look killer....I love em.

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv305/blueflamevinyl/G6%20pix/DSC_0156-1.jpg

Are you on G6Performance? Your car looks familiar. I used to go on there when I had my G6 GTP. Some good info on there. But way to many "kiddies" for my taste.

Yes...Im one of the "kiddies" on there. http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk64/crabintakes/emoticon/mickey.gif

Yes...Im one of the "kiddies" on there. http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk64/crabintakes/emoticon/mickey.gif

Ha, I don't recall you being one of "them".

20" KMC Rockstars
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r84/nikole_mccowpies/iPhone060-1.jpghttp://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r84/nikole_mccowpies/iPhone059.jpg

What is a good tire brand to go with?
Would Pirelli be overkill?

I was happy with Michelin on my jeep back in the day.

What is a good tire brand to go with?
Would Pirelli be overkill?

I was happy with Michelin on my jeep back in the day.

It is not so much the brand, but the model. Like Goodyear makes good tires, but the LS2 sucks. Stay with a mainstream brand and check the reviews on Tire Rack and you should be good to go. When I had the 20's I was running Falken FK452's and liked them alot.

I used that site you recommended and checked out the 18" and 20" sizes
Here is what I sorted out from review/price

18"
Michelin HydroEdge with Green X (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=HydroEdge+with+Green+X&partnum=25TR8HE&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Chevrolet&autoYear=2009&autoModel=Malibu&autoModClar=LS)
Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Assurance+TripleTred&partnum=25HR8ATT&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Chevrolet&autoYear=2009&autoModel=Malibu&autoModClar=LS)

20"
Goodyear Eagle GT (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Eagle+GT&partnum=235WR0GTXL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Chevrolet&autoYear=2009&autoModel=Malibu&autoModClar=LS)
Pirelli PZero Nero M&S (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Pirelli&tireModel=PZero+Nero+M%26S&partnum=235WR00NMSXL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Chevrolet&autoYear=2009&autoModel=Malibu&autoModClar=LS)

You mentioned those Falknes
would you recommend them over all of the above 4?

I used that site you recommended and checked out the 18" and 20" sizes
Here is what I sorted out from review/price

18"
Michelin HydroEdge with Green X (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=HydroEdge+with+Green+X&partnum=25TR8HE&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Chevrolet&autoYear=2009&autoModel=Malibu&autoModClar=LS)
Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Assurance+TripleTred&partnum=25HR8ATT&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Chevrolet&autoYear=2009&autoModel=Malibu&autoModClar=LS)

20"
Goodyear Eagle GT (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Eagle+GT&partnum=235WR0GTXL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Chevrolet&autoYear=2009&autoModel=Malibu&autoModClar=LS)
Pirelli PZero Nero M&S (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Pirelli&tireModel=PZero+Nero+M%26S&partnum=235WR00NMSXL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Chevrolet&autoYear=2009&autoModel=Malibu&autoModClar=LS)

You mentioned those Falknes
would you recommend them over all of the above 4?

Well they are different types of tires. Most of the ones you posted are all season tires. The Falkens I had were summer performance tires.

Those rockstars look AWESOME on the malibu, i have always loved them on silverados. WOW that looks perfect!

Those rockstars look AWESOME on the malibu, i have always loved them on silverados. WOW that looks perfect!

Thanks! I think they look good too :)

Those rockstars look AWESOME on the malibu, i have always loved them on silverados. WOW that looks perfect!

I agree where did you get them?
I'm thinking about being a copycat depending on the price tag.
:D

I agree where did you get them?
I'm thinking about being a copycat depending on the price tag.
:D

My husband ordered them for me for an early Christmas present so Im not sure where he bought them from, but I know that last year we had talked to Discount Tire about getting them so they have them. Im pretty sure most tire stores have them, or check around online for KMC Rockstars for cars. Send pics if anyone else gets them :)

The Rockstars look awesome but idk about them on that color of car... Maybe on a white or silver?

VCT Santinos, I love them

My husband ordered them for me for an early Christmas present so Im not sure where he bought them from, but I know that last year we had talked to Discount Tire about getting them so they have them. Im pretty sure most tire stores have them, or check around online for KMC Rockstars for cars. Send pics if anyone else gets them :)

I found a discount tire down the road from me that has them, just waiting for a chance to call them up and get a price.

Got my 20s for my malibu yesterday 2010 Chevy Malibu LT1 Velox Mag9 on Falken

Those look real nice! They fill the wheel wells perfectly.

Thanks man I have been saving for a bit figured i would buy some b4 tax return so i can keep that money bought the car stereo first 2 12 memphis subs memphis speakers all around(components in front way better then those old stock ones) and 7inch pioneer in the dash bult in kenwood 4 channel and kenwood 950 watt amp and 3 farad cap

I'd like to see your HU. That 7" Pioneer sounds interesting. Were you able to keep the steering wheel controls?

i will take a pic later its the avh-p4200 i think pioneer . I bought the steering wheel module to keep the controls but it didnt program right so i lost them sucks there goes like 90 bucks lol w/e i like that headunit ttyl man

Got my 20s for my malibu yesterday 2010 Chevy Malibu LT1 Velox Mag9 on Falken

Very nice!

Here is that pic u wanted man i bought most of my stuff off www.sonicelectronix.com super cheap man good stuff has most that crutchfield.com has but cheaper crutch has a huge markup.

hey man when i bought from sonic i had to shave the top part of the tv platic holder because when that tv turns on it auto tilts use a dremel

Here is that pic u wanted man i bought most of my stuff off www.sonicelectronix.com super cheap man good stuff has most that crutchfield.com has but cheaper crutch has a huge markup.

That place is considered "gray market". Some stuff is refurbs and returns. There is a reason why they are so much cheaper. Be careful what you buy there as many companies will not honor the warranty it bought there.

I bought the steering wheel module to keep the controls but it didnt program right so i lost them sucks there goes like 90 bucks lol w/e i like that headunit ttyl man

Well reprogram it again. For 90 bucks I'd make sure I got it right, and I would never wanna loose the steering wheel controls.

22'rims 245 30 22

22'rims 245 30 22

What kind of grille is that, and where did you get it?

The rims look awesome!

Just got these installed yesterday
Forgestar F14 on Hankook Ventus Evo's 225/35zr20
Now just waiting for the eibach coils

Just got these installed yesterday
Forgestar F14 on Hankook Ventus Evo's 225/35zr20
Now just waiting for the eibach coils

Is your car silver?

Those look pretty cool. Are the wheels staggered? I can't wait to see them with the springs in.

Is your car silver?

Those look pretty cool. Are the wheels staggered? I can't wait to see them with the springs in.

They aren't staggered, theyre 8.5 all the way around and the car is gold mist, same as the escalade in the background. Thanks for the complements, gotta thank ron at modbargains.com

They aren't staggered, theyre 8.5 all the way around and the car is gold mist, same as the escalade in the background. Thanks for the complements, gotta thank ron at modbargains.com

Is it just me or do the back wheels appear to stick out further than the front?

And, if you don't mind my asking, how much did the whole setup put you back

Is it just me or do the back wheels appear to stick out further than the front?

And, if you don't mind my asking, how much did the whole setup put you back

Yeah, they actually stick out a little more in the rear, which i like, but theyre all the same offset. The wheels were 1800 and the tires about 600.

Just got these installed yesterday
Forgestar F14 on Hankook Ventus Evo's 225/35zr20
Now just waiting for the eibach coils

I like those, look like BBS wheels.

Awesome looking wheels! I had to stare at them for a while.

*wipes away drool*

here are my 20" enkei lf-10s

here are my 20" enkei lf-10s

I think it looks good:confused:. I can't get the image to go any bigger:).

20" Ace Executives. :D

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181561_1753936724738_1128537855_31948286_312161_n. jpg

Looks Awesome! I like your ground effects too!

19" ASA AR7's with 225/40/19

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/tygriff/DSCN0175.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y264/tygriff/DSCN0176.jpg

Nice! Lookin' Good!

Little by little more wheel companies are making wheels for our odd bolt-patterns. Changed your wheels? Well if so post up some pics and specs.

I'll start. Enkei LS-R 20" wheels. Falken FK452 245/35/ZR-20 tires.
Love them so far, look great, handle great and are pretty smooth and quiet.

Here are a few pics.
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q118/SSINISTR_SS/Picture013.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q118/SSINISTR_SS/Picture008-1.jpg

Nicest wheels I've seen on a Malibu yet. Nice touch w/ the painted calipers. Should hit up ebay for some brembos since your wheels are so open. Maybe some drilled rotors as well. Very sharp.

I am just going to throw these up. These were 20" wheels installed on a malibu that came into work the other day. I really liked them, just not sure what brand they are.

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa145/chevyguy8893/3cc90ce0.jpg

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa145/chevyguy8893/6e58bf9e.jpg

Can't say I'm down with the DUB emblem, but they look pretty good. Some guys on here have similar wheels, I like the black accents, the riveted look. Just didn't feel like taking the plunge on anything too flashy myself.

Can't say I'm down with the DUB emblem, but they look pretty good. Some guys on here have similar wheels, I like the black accents, the riveted look. Just didn't feel like taking the plunge on anything too flashy myself.

I though the DUB emblem was the coolest part of the car along with the chrome trim on the doors:rolleyes:. I thought they looked pretty good (too big to use around here safely), but it would probably be too flashy for me too. I just want some simple, 5 spoke, matte black 18's.

hey what you guys think about some foose df-5 on a red jewel with tinted and smoked tails?

Just installed the eibach springs, the first pic the car just has the front springs installed and the second has the rear as well.

Just installed the eibach springs, the first pic the car just has the front springs installed and the second has the rear as well.

That is one great looking Bu! The wheel choice is different, something that I haven't seen on CMF before. It looks so much more aggressive lowered as well. Very nice job!

Do your tires turn in alot now that you have lowered it? It looks like the front would be worse than the rear from the pictures...

Just installed the eibach springs, the first pic the car just has the front springs installed and the second has the rear as well.

Looks great, best combo I have seen so far. I would have bought those instead of the 20's I used to run. They look like BBS wheels.

That is one great looking Bu! The wheel choice is different, something that I haven't seen on CMF before. It looks so much more aggressive lowered as well. Very nice job!

Do your tires turn in alot now that you have lowered it? It looks like the front would be worse than the rear from the pictures...

Thanks guys for the replies, took me a while to find some wheels that i really liked. The front are kicked in now more than the rear but an alignment this week will fix that. Gotta thank Rob at modbargains.com for the wheels.

I think the springs should be on the top of a the mod list, it really changes the whole look of the car giving it a little more sporty edge to it.

Just installed the eibach springs, the first pic the car just has the front springs installed and the second has the rear as well.


I love it and I am jealous!

Very sexy!

Just got these installed yesterday
Forgestar F14 on Hankook Ventus Evo's 225/35zr20
Now just waiting for the eibach coilsso far these are my faves
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I decided to replace my gaudy "chrome-tech" (which translates into "cost savings for GM") wheels. Even after carefully hand-washing them they look terrible and have to be polished.

Before:

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h339/RC20001/2011_2LT_Chrome-Tech.jpg

After, with 18x7.5 Enkei LS-5 rims and General Altimax RT 225/50R-18 tires:

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h339/RC20001/2011_2LT_Enkei_LS-5_Black.jpg

With the optional chrome Enkei covers:

http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h339/RC20001/2011_2LT_Enkei_LS-5_Black3.jpg

I know, I know - I need to tint the windows...

Nice, I can dig it!

Ill post pics of my setup once its all installed this week.

Bolt pattern for 09 malibu?

Bolt pattern for 09 malibu?

Seriously?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=2009+Chevrolet+Malibu+Bolt+Pattern

17" Konig Swurve

Look familiar?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/deeznutz24/bu4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/deeznutz24/bu3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/deeznutz24/bu2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/deeznutz24/bu1.jpg

My wheels are actually 5x115 or 5x110 those are normally on the same wheel. There are a lot of wheels like these.

I am looking to buy rims and tires, can you give me a pic I may go ahead a get them from you.

I just black out my tale lights on my 2011 ALL black bu with the chrome pk and a custom grill

People with 22's.... does it rub at all? trying to decide between those and 20's... also, anyone with lowering springs live in a winter snow state and drive during the winter? I can't imagine my stock wheels would fit after being lowered, but if they do, I want to know if it has a big impact on winter driving?

http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1442&stc=1&d=1313619717

http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1442&stc=1&d=1313619717good looking wheel!!!

People with 22's.... does it rub at all? trying to decide between those and 20's... also, anyone with lowering springs live in a winter snow state and drive during the winter? I can't imagine my stock wheels would fit after being lowered, but if they do, I want to know if it has a big impact on winter driving?

i have 22s and i get very little rub, only when i hit dips in the road too hard by accident. i also have mine lowered but i live in arizona; opposite of a winter snow state lol

Just installed the eibach springs, the first pic the car just has the front springs installed and the second has the rear as well.

Nice drop!!! I have H&R springs... looks like the eibach has a lower drop in the front. Like your stance much better that mine!

here is my aftermarket wheels and tires that I have on my 2011 Malibu 2LT. They are 19 inch Lenso wheels wrapped with 235/35/19s. I bought wheel adapters and changed my bolt pattern to 5x120mm to fit these on.

here is my aftermarket wheels and tires that I have on my 2011 Malibu 2LT. They are 19 inch Lenso wheels wrapped with 235/35/19s. I bought wheel adapters and changed my bolt pattern to 5x120mm to fit these on.

What is the backspacing? The rears seem to stick out kinda far. Also, good luck with the adapters, as I have heard many horror stories with those.

Yeah, they do stick out a little, but I think it looks pretty good I think, makes the car look faster and sportier. I couldn't tell you what the backspace is but I do have 1 inch thick wheel adapters. Yeah, the horror stories that you mostly hear are from heavier, faster vehicles that the driver has put them on incorrectly or has put stress on them from driving rough. I don't think I ever have a problem being on a 4 cyl. car that I drive normal.

Not a malibu but it's related haha.

Foose Nitrous 20x8.5" with +34mm offset and 245/35/20 tires on Canuck motorsport springs.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a192/the01cav/IMG_4196.jpg

I like that, not big on G6's really but that one I like a lot. looks a lot faster than the original ones. Those rims are nice, would look really good on a muscle car even since it has chrome bullet look to them. I would get lowering springs for my car to if it wasn't for winter and the crappy Indiana roads.

I like that, not big on G6's really but that one I like a lot. looks a lot faster than the original ones. Those rims are nice, would look really good on a muscle car even since it has chrome bullet look to them. I would get lowering springs for my car to if it wasn't for winter and the crappy Indiana roads.

Thanks I appreciate it!

These are technically aftermarket wheels, LOL

These are technically aftermarket wheels, LOL

Those are the same aftermarket rims I'm getting this weekend lol

Not a Malibu, but the sister car. My wife's 2009 G6 I just bought her. the day after I bought it I had to ditch the steel wheels and hub caps. These are 17" Konig Zero-Ins. Next is tint for her (and my Malibu)

http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t510/09lt2/Newwheels.jpg