I need a 2nd opinion on this Astra - Page 5

Mgg4591 · 10-08-2021, 10:12 AM

Well the 18 inch xr wheels are a no go. The site I ordered them from cancelled on me because they only had 1 in stock. All over ebay is the same story with the exception of one seller that has 3 NOS wheels but wants 500 bucks a pop. Instead I decided on a set of 18x8 Enkei Raijin’s. The bolt patter is slightly different at 5x112mm, but I ordered a set of wobble lugs which should solve the issue. Next step is probably lowering springs..

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JFS · 10-08-2021, 12:09 PM

I am an ignoramus, have never heard of "wobble lugs."

Could you post a link or picture of what you decide to use?

AstraFasta · 10-08-2021, 12:38 PM

I never heard of them either

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-...s-reality.html

Mgg4591 · 10-08-2021, 03:20 PM

They’re regular wheel bolts but they have a floating washer that allows the offset to be slightly different and still allow the wheel bolt to sit properly. This video shows it really good:

https://youtu.be/33KljLVvTM0

Mgg4591 · 10-12-2021, 01:59 PM

They fit! Getting them mounted and balanced this week. Just waiting on the hub centric rings and wheel bolts to come in. They’re 18x8’s.
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AstraFasta · 10-12-2021, 06:45 PM

New wheels look great m8! What tires will you fit?

Mgg4591 · 10-13-2021, 10:52 AM

Just went with the stock 18 size, 225/40/18. Also hows this for a happy accident, Opel center caps fit with just a little heat and expanding of the tangs. More pics when they’re all mounted up.

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AstraFasta · 10-13-2021, 11:12 AM

Looks sharp, especially the Opel cap fitment.

Some top-spec Euro Astras had similar rims, so no surprise they look good.

Mgg4591 · 10-13-2021, 12:41 PM

Thanks, I think lowering springs will be next!
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AstraFasta · 10-13-2021, 01:00 PM

Maybe the front struts will lower a bit after driving around a few days.

The back looks fine IMHO.

Search the forums here for spring and strut ideas. You likely need to import from the UK but that is not too hard these days. . .

Mgg4591 · 10-13-2021, 07:11 PM

I had the old wheels and tires in the back thats probably why.

10-08-2021, 10:12 AM	#81
Mgg4591 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,372 Mgg4591's Photos 2008 Astra XR	Re: I need a 2nd opinion on this Astra Well the 18 inch xr wheels are a no go. The site I ordered them from cancelled on me because they only had 1 in stock. All over ebay is the same story with the exception of one seller that has 3 NOS wheels but wants 500 bucks a pop. Instead I decided on a set of 18x8 Enkei Raijin’s. The bolt patter is slightly different at 5x112mm, but I ordered a set of wobble lugs which should solve the issue. Next step is probably lowering springs.. EB1233FB-8924-480F-9ECB-A8576D99ABA9.jpg ... 2008 Saturn Astra XR 5 speed 67,xxx 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 241,xxx 1986 Chevy Camaro m6 gen 4 LS swap 1986 Pontiac Trans am 6l80e gen 5 LT swap

10-08-2021, 12:09 PM	#82
JFS Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 232 2008 Astra XR	Re: I need a 2nd opinion on this Astra I am an ignoramus, have never heard of "wobble lugs." Could you post a link or picture of what you decide to use? ... Z18XER powered Astra: 138 horsepower, but you'd swear it had 140!

10-08-2021, 12:38 PM	#83
AstraFasta Advanced Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 817 AstraFasta's Photos	Re: I need a 2nd opinion on this Astra I never heard of them either https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-...s-reality.html

10-08-2021, 03:20 PM	#84
Mgg4591 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,372 Mgg4591's Photos 2008 Astra XR	Re: I need a 2nd opinion on this Astra They’re regular wheel bolts but they have a floating washer that allows the offset to be slightly different and still allow the wheel bolt to sit properly. This video shows it really good: https://youtu.be/33KljLVvTM0 ... 2008 Saturn Astra XR 5 speed 67,xxx 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 241,xxx 1986 Chevy Camaro m6 gen 4 LS swap 1986 Pontiac Trans am 6l80e gen 5 LT swap

10-12-2021, 01:59 PM	#85
Mgg4591 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,372 Mgg4591's Photos 2008 Astra XR	Re: I need a 2nd opinion on this Astra They fit! Getting them mounted and balanced this week. Just waiting on the hub centric rings and wheel bolts to come in. They’re 18x8’s. DC5D8419-1A60-427B-9E84-691B5A467E36.jpg 190F479B-F081-4C98-9247-8146AB973F71.jpeg 5D8BA2E6-1B74-488C-A584-931F54396323.jpeg ... 2008 Saturn Astra XR 5 speed 67,xxx 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 241,xxx 1986 Chevy Camaro m6 gen 4 LS swap 1986 Pontiac Trans am 6l80e gen 5 LT swap

10-12-2021, 06:45 PM	#86
AstraFasta Advanced Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 817 AstraFasta's Photos	Re: I need a 2nd opinion on this Astra New wheels look great m8! What tires will you fit?

10-13-2021, 10:52 AM	#87
Mgg4591 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,372 Mgg4591's Photos 2008 Astra XR	Re: I need a 2nd opinion on this Astra Just went with the stock 18 size, 225/40/18. Also hows this for a happy accident, Opel center caps fit with just a little heat and expanding of the tangs. More pics when they’re all mounted up. 00A8763F-2798-4673-B13F-A42DFA67434A.jpeg ... 2008 Saturn Astra XR 5 speed 67,xxx 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 241,xxx 1986 Chevy Camaro m6 gen 4 LS swap 1986 Pontiac Trans am 6l80e gen 5 LT swap

10-13-2021, 11:12 AM	#88
AstraFasta Advanced Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 817 AstraFasta's Photos	Re: I need a 2nd opinion on this Astra Looks sharp, especially the Opel cap fitment. Some top-spec Euro Astras had similar rims, so no surprise they look good.

10-13-2021, 12:41 PM	#89
Mgg4591 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,372 Mgg4591's Photos 2008 Astra XR	Re: I need a 2nd opinion on this Astra Thanks, I think lowering springs will be next! 579D3E59-C5E2-4C82-A258-9F4D1D94BA69.jpeg BC85DD9D-3ADC-4361-B4D0-97B075E5EE1E.jpeg E38D62FF-3062-4251-BD34-B32361673C99.jpeg ... 2008 Saturn Astra XR 5 speed 67,xxx 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 241,xxx 1986 Chevy Camaro m6 gen 4 LS swap 1986 Pontiac Trans am 6l80e gen 5 LT swap

10-13-2021, 01:00 PM	#90
AstraFasta Advanced Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 817 AstraFasta's Photos	Re: I need a 2nd opinion on this Astra Maybe the front struts will lower a bit after driving around a few days. The back looks fine IMHO. Search the forums here for spring and strut ideas. You likely need to import from the UK but that is not too hard these days. . .

10-13-2021, 07:11 PM	#91
Mgg4591 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,372 Mgg4591's Photos 2008 Astra XR	Re: I need a 2nd opinion on this Astra I had the old wheels and tires in the back thats probably why. ... 2008 Saturn Astra XR 5 speed 67,xxx 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 241,xxx 1986 Chevy Camaro m6 gen 4 LS swap 1986 Pontiac Trans am 6l80e gen 5 LT swap

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