21” arachnid or 19” base

[Drew-MS]

Has anyone tried putting the old 21'' Arachnid Wheel on a refreshed S?

I have a new set sitting in my garage that I am gonna put on my up coming S. I know the size is different, but I think its gonna fit. Wonder how it would look.

I’m not 100% sure but I think some wheels shops can widen the rims by 1” - 1 1/2”.

 

[razh]

Both rims come with summer tires

 

[JavTPY]

It’s definitely a matter of preference but n person, the hubcaps make the car look cheap IMO. The calipers painted black with white lettering for sure helped the look with the hubcaps off

 

[SpaceAlienX]

The original Arachnids are great forged wheels that will fit without a problem, but you will need spacers for the correct offset.

I think the offset difference is 5mm (45 mm new vs 40 mm old), Hopefully not big of a deal even without spacers.

 

[lbowroom]

I think the offset difference is 5mm (45 mm new vs 40 mm old), Hopefully not big of a deal even without spacers.

Although the offset is only 5mm difference, that's not the entire story. Offset is the measurement of the mounting surface to the wheel centerline. Since the front wheels are an inch wider, and the rears are 1.5" wider, the difference in location is actually 17.7mm and 43.1mm

 

[FlatSix911]

I’m not 100% sure but I think some wheels shops can widen the rims by 1” - 1 1/2”.

I hope you are not serious... that is a terrible idea to modify a forged wheel.

 

[Drew-MS]

I hope you are not serious... that is a terrible idea to modify a forged wheel.

Fair enough, I'm definitely not very knowledgeable regarding wheels.

 

[FlatSix911]

Although the offset is only 5mm difference, that's not the entire story. Offset is the measurement of the mounting surface to the wheel centerline.
Since the front wheels are an inch wider, and the rears are 1.5" wider, the difference in location is actually 17.7mm and 43.1mm

Close, but not correct... the difference would be 1/2 the rim width less the offset delta = 12.7mm and 14.7mm, front/rear.
Both the front and rear wheels would be approximately 1/2 inch (12.7mm and 14.7mm) further inside the outside fender.
Bottom line, the old-style Forged Arachnids would be a good fitment on the new Plaid. Hope this helps.

 

[SpaceAlienX]

Close, but not correct... the difference would be 1/2 the rim width less the offset delta = 12.7mm and 14.7mm, front/rear.
Both the front and rear wheels would be approximately 1/2 inch (12.7mm and 14.7mm) further inside the outside fender.
Bottom line, the old-style Forged Arachnids would be a good fitment on the new Plaid. Hope this helps.

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Thanks for the info! As Elon says "no part is the best part", I don't want to deal with spacers . Looks like the old wheels should work fine without spacers if I don't mind they are 12.7 mm and 14.7 mm more inward.

 

[lbowroom]

Thanks for the info! As Elon says "no part is the best part", I don't want to deal with spacers . Looks like the old wheels should work fine without spacers if I don't mind they are 12.7 mm and 14.7 mm more inward.

Sure, if you’re ok with giving up 1.5” tire width and kicking it in another 14.7mm into the fender. You don’t mind that it will look like a newborn fawn trying to walk for the first time?

 

[Drew-MS]

Close, but not correct... the difference would be 1/2 the rim width less the offset delta = 12.7mm and 14.7mm, front/rear.
Both the front and rear wheels would be approximately 1/2 inch (12.7mm and 14.7mm) further inside the outside fender.
Bottom line, the old-style Forged Arachnids would be a good fitment on the new Plaid. Hope this helps.

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I know who to ask If I have a wheel/hub fitment question

 

[SpaceAlienX]

Sure, if you’re ok with giving up 1.5” tire width and kicking it in another 14.7mm into the fender. You don’t mind that it will look like a newborn fawn trying to walk for the first time?

That's why I am hoping someone has done it here and got pics.

If not, I will try it out when I (hopefully) got my car in October.

 

[JavTPY]

Does anyone want to buy 19 OEM’s next month? I’m buying new wheels and they arrive then. Not ready to post in the for sale forum yet since it’s a month out but this seems like a good targeted audience to ask.

 

[lbowroom]

Does anyone want to buy 19 OEM’s next month? I’m buying new wheels and they arrive then. Not ready to post in the for sale forum yet since it’s a month out but this seems like a good targeted audience to ask.

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Only if you buy mine

 

[lbowroom]

I have these wheels from Signature Wheel on order in a 21x10.5 staggered flush/ no poke offset for 295/30-21 square tire setup. Brushed triple black tint.

 

[JavTPY]

I already bought my wheels, just looking to move the 19’s for anyone who wants a second set to burn on the track or for winter!

 

[lbowroom]

I already bought my wheels, just looking to move the 19’s for anyone who wants a second set to burn on the track or for winter!

Me too! What did you get?

 

[JavTPY]

The OEM Arachnid 21’s that come with it

 

[lbowroom]

The OEM Arachnid 21’s that come with it

From someone selling them? How much did you pick them up for? Why the one month wait?

 

[JavTPY]

It’s a $25 investment to find out. That’s how much the t logo and black wheel caps cost me!