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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Joel on January 17, 2007, 05:27:56 AM

Title: Did anybody install Eagle Alloy wheels?
Post by: Joel on January 17, 2007, 05:27:56 AM
I'm looking to install Eagle Alloy 055 wheel.
PN: 0550-7757

http://www.aewheel.com/eagle_alloy_wheels.cfm?id=22

(http://www.americaneaglewheel.com/images/categories/055-new.jpg)

They look good and they are availaible in 16X7 size.

I'm pretty sure they fit on my Vitara, but a supplier (who has very good price) said me they will not fit, because the Vitara is not in his listing.  ::)

Title: Re: Did anybody install Eagle Alloy wheels?
Post by: TysonS on January 17, 2007, 08:24:48 AM
If they are 5 x 5.5 and have a 4" hole in the cetner for the hub to go threw they should fit
Title: Re: Did anybody install Eagle Alloy wheels?
Post by: mrfuelish on January 17, 2007, 10:11:26 AM
I run a 15x10 that looks just like those on my samurai, I would have them pull off one of your front rims and bolt on one of theirs to make sure it clears the caliper, if so go for it.
Title: Re: Did anybody install Eagle Alloy wheels?
Post by: Joel on January 17, 2007, 10:35:40 AM
If they are 5 x 5.5 and have a 4" hole in the cetner for the hub to go threw they should fit


4" ?

I think is 4,25" (108mm)  ???

It's the measure I've taken on my stock wheel and measure listed here:

http://adaptitusa.com/referencebook.htm
Title: Re: Did anybody install Eagle Alloy wheels?
Post by: Rhinoman on January 18, 2007, 05:00:49 AM
I have a set of those, they were quite common over here, sold by Suzuki as an optional extra with the WideboyFatboy kits. I have the 8x15s and they are VERY heavy, I put steels on instead, saves a lot of weight.
Title: Re: Did anybody install Eagle Alloy wheels?
Post by: Yankee-Tim on January 18, 2007, 07:16:26 AM
If it's a V6 GV, prolly not.  Very few options for the GVs.  Calipers are big, needs a JJ code for the rims.
Title: Re: Did anybody install Eagle Alloy wheels?
Post by: PHX96TRACK on January 18, 2007, 03:29:51 PM
Whoa heavier than steel?  :o These alloys are heavier? By how much? ???
Title: Re: Did anybody install Eagle Alloy wheels?
Post by: Rhinoman on January 19, 2007, 05:02:12 AM
Whoa heavier than steel?  :o These alloys are heavier? By how much? ???

Yeah, ally is 1/3 the weight of steel but steel rims are usually pressed from sheet steel. Those alloys are a very thick casting. Theres an awful lot more than 3 times the amount of metal so it works out a fair bit heavier.
Title: Re: Did anybody install Eagle Alloy wheels?
Post by: Joel on January 22, 2007, 05:30:33 PM
With all contracdictive informations I've received from many suppliers (wheels will fit, whells will not fit, wheels are discontinued  ::)  ), I will not take any chance.

I've ordered 16X7 steel wheels this morning from a local tire dealer.

Those wheels are sold to Vitara, GV and XL7 owners to install winter tires.

They look at that:

(http://shop.wheelsrims.net/images/products/keystone/stl72661u.jpg)

Title: Re: Did anybody install Eagle Alloy wheels?
Post by: HotRod on January 22, 2007, 06:09:38 PM
With all contracdictive informations I've received from many suppliers (wheels will fit, whells will not fit, wheels are discontinued  ::)  ), I will not take any chance.

I've ordered 16X7 steel wheels this morning from a local tire dealer.

Those wheels are sold to Vitara, GV and XL7 owners to install winter tires.

They look at that:

([url]http://shop.wheelsrims.net/images/products/keystone/stl72661u.jpg[/url])



I'd like to find a set of those.
Title: Re: Did anybody install Eagle Alloy wheels?
Post by: Rhinoman on January 23, 2007, 05:12:46 AM
I'd like to find a set of those.

Over here those wheels are fitted as stock to most GVs. You get a lot of owners fitting alloys from new and the steels can sometimes be had quite cheaply from the dealers.
Title: Re: Did anybody install Eagle Alloy wheels?
Post by: Joel on January 23, 2007, 02:51:07 PM
With all contracdictive informations I've received from many suppliers (wheels will fit, whells will not fit, wheels are discontinued  ::)  ), I will not take any chance.

I've ordered 16X7 steel wheels this morning from a local tire dealer.

Those wheels are sold to Vitara, GV and XL7 owners to install winter tires.

They look at that:

([url]http://shop.wheelsrims.net/images/products/keystone/stl72661u.jpg[/url])



I'd like to find a set of those.


You can look here, but they are a little bit expensive on this site:

http://shop.wheelsrims.net/search.html?make=suzuki&model=grand_vitara&year=2000&part_type=

I've paid 88,50$ (canadian dollars) for mines.