I want these!!

[JTrujillo86]

I have an Alero GL1 with the 16" (I think) wheels. I BADLY want the 2002 or newer GLS polished wheels. The stealership wants $475 each for them. What do you guys think I can get them for if I find them at a yard?

If you don't know what I'm talking about, here is a link to an Alero GLS on ebay with the wheels: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-CO...QQcmdZViewItem

- Jeremy

[GTP Dad]

Try Car-part.com to search wrecking yards all over the country. You may find a set at a reasonable price.

[BNaylor]

Why would you want to do that Jeremy? The OEM Alero 6 spokes whether polished or silver are downright ugly. I'd look into better and reasonable priced aftermarkets. I have instructions from my son (off at college) to get rid of his silver 16" wheels and put new tires on. We are looking at various 17" wheels along with V or Z rated Yokohama or Nitto P225/235 - 35 aspect ratio hp tires that match the Goodyear Eagle RSA tires in performance. The RSAa are too expensive at $160 each. Plus the 17" wheels with right tires will get rid of that fender gap.

[PotIsYourFriend]

Can't you just get the regular ones Chromed? But I'd also look into some better aftermarket ones.. 18"

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by PotIsYourFriend

Can't you just get the regular ones Chromed? But I'd also look into some better aftermarket ones.. 18"

With the gas mileage you get with your Alero you might as well go all the way and make it look like a SUV.

I've seen an Alero with 20s. Guy was wondering why his tires were rubbing.

[PotIsYourFriend]

Hell my tires in the front rub when I go over railroad tracks.. With the stock rims to boot..

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by PotIsYourFriend

Hell my tires in the front rub when I go over railroad tracks.. With the stock rims to boot..

How many miles do you have, 145k? Maybe new struts would help? I know you can rack up alot of mileage in the Houston area. I used to live around 14000 Westsheimer back in the 80s. From my apartment to Houston Intercontinental or Hobby the round trip was like 60+ miles. The newer loop around Houston is something like 300 miles? Drive til you drop...lol.

[PotIsYourFriend]

Originally Posted by bnaylor

How many miles do you have, 145k? Maybe new struts would help? I know you can rack up alot of mileage in the Houston area. I used to live around 14000 Westsheimer back in the 80s. From my apartment to Houston Intercontinental or Hobby the round trip was like 60+ miles. The newer loop around Houston is something like 300 miles? Drive til you drop...lol.

LOL, I don't need no stinking struts.. I only spend on what is needed to get an inspection sticker


The new loop I think you're talking about is Beltway 8 (610 is the inner one and older).. But hell the Beltway costs money and in some parts is like a regular road and not a highway.. I haven't a clue how long it is but it's purdy big..

A few years ago I lived on Glenmont and had to move because I worked in Seabrook, lol.. Plus every night down the street would be a flock of hookers..

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by PotIsYourFriend

LOL, I don't need no stinking struts.. I only spend on what is needed to get an inspection sticker

Why am I not surprised.

BTW - I'm surprised you spent the $20 plus for a state safety inspection sticker. The Texas annual registration must really piss you off. It is supposed to help take care of our roads but I don't see any difference statewide.

[vamc]

Originally Posted by bnaylor

Why am I not surprised.

BTW - I'm surprised you spent the $20 plus for a state safety inspection sticker. The Texas annual registration must really piss you off. It is supposed to help take care of our roads but I don't see any difference statewide.

We dont have to have any stickers on our cars up here. Just a normal e-check and thats it. no more, no less. In Ma. you have to have them.

[biv343]

Come to Michigan. Don't need any type of inspection at all for emissions or saftey. Run it till it falls apart, then leave it on the side of the highway. With all the salt on the roads in th winter, that only takes about 8 years.

Makes for some interesting vehicles going down the roads sometimes. Not too uncommon to see the occasional late 70's car with the bumper held on with a bungee cord and a cloud of blue smoke behind it.