Will Gen 2 Stock Wheels+tires fit my Gen 1?

by **Sap Z** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 12:24 pm

I was looking to buy the Gen 2 OEM wheels and was wondering if its as simple as bolt on :angel:

or are they totally different sizes

by **1st Gen Sol** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 12:47 pm

All you need is a set of H&R 5mm spacers for the rear so it doesn't rub against your struts.

Otherwise they will fit b/c other on the forum have done it before and "SolDoubt" has just recently done it.

Here is his link if you wanna see how they look....
http://www.solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php? ... 52b1b7c16d

I was gonna do it but decided on a set of aftermarket wheels instead.

If your looking at "TranSolara's" wheels, I can vouch that he is offereing them at a great price in great condition with two minor scuffs that are repairable if you choose.

by **~Spadwaller~** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 12:12 am

1st Gen Sol wrote:All you need is a set of H&R 5mm spacers for the rear so it doesn't rub against your struts.

Otherwise they will fit b/c other on the forum have done it before and "SolDoubt" has just recently done it.

Here is his link if you wanna see how they look....
http://www.solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php? ... 52b1b7c16d

I was gonna do it but decided on a set of aftermarket wheels instead.

If your looking at "TranSolara's" wheels, I can vouch that he is offereing them at a great price in great condition with two minor scuffs that are repairable if you choose.

"H&R 5mm spacers" are you sure??

Website · by **ICrazyChrisI** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 3:52 am

I would suggest larger than 5mm if you're going to stick w/ a JIC suspension. Hell, even with my 15mm spacer its so damn close to rubbing my coilovers its insane..

by **1st Gen Sol** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 6:03 am

~Spadwaller~ wrote:"H&R 5mm spacers" are you sure??

^^^^ You can go with bigger wheels spacers. Just be advised that the threads for your lug nuts will be a lot less and the wheels won't be held on as securely.

That I know of most have gone with 5mm spacers in the rear but not all.

by **SleeperSolara** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 11:44 am

Yeah if you use a 5mm spacer you might want to look for loner wheel studs.
Thinkin' about get Gen 2 rims for my Gen 1; not sure though.

by **Sap Z** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 11:50 am

BUMPPP !!!

i'm finally going to replace tires cuz a mechanic just told me my tires were almost bald!!

anyways - i have a bone stock 2000 lara..not lowered or anything. WiLL I STILL NEED SPACERS for putting on Gen 2 wheels??
WHERE DO I GET THEM FROM?

Also what size tires should i get on them?

any imput is greatly appriciated.

thanks