Josh's Car Corner - Ep. 44 - DUBS For My Goat!

[@JoshsCarCorner]

I noticed there are more views on this episode in one day than the Auto Show episode after one month. Lesson learned. Give the people what they want! :)

[@colephelps3231]

you make moding the GTO so much easier compared to the guys on ls forms please keep making the videos

[@autonut21]

Josh's Car Corner what continental tires are those? Are they the new sports? Did you not like the pilot Super Sports enough to buy them again?

[@JoshsCarCorner]

They are the ExtremeContact DWs. I got the Pilot Super Sports on special when I bought them, they are too expensive as 18" tires and I wanted to try something different.

[@autonut21]

Josh's Car Corner good deal. Please tell us what you think of them. I'm tired of everyone saying the PSS's are the best tires in the world. 😡

[@colephelps3231]

You get what you pay for with tires no debate I have PSS and they are great best dd performance tire hands down

[@micahfigueroa664]

your the best youtuber with a GTO!!

[@JoshsCarCorner]

Micah Figueroa Thank you sir, I appreciate that!

[@Jayjora8910]

Agreed

[@abpparts]

Josh is a numbers guy, this is great! From one GTO owner to the next, thank you!

[@vanwiseman]

Good video, thanks for sharing. Nice choice of wheels, too. The lighter unsprung weight will help with handling performance in addition to economy, but you probably already knew that. Tip: store your wheel lugs in the freezer for a day before you install. They should fit and press in much easier!

[@calibaygoat9606]

finally another episode on the goat!

[@StrykerWolf92]

Finally got some wheels! Look good. I got a set of VMR V710's a couple months ago in 18x9.5 et 45 and it rubbed a little on the outside fender lip, which I rolled. But mainly it rubbed a lot on the inside wheel well. I had to raise my ride height (I was tucking previously on a 17x8 245 tire) about an inch and had to cut a little off the plastic fender liner and bash in the wheel well with a hammer to get 275's to fit properly without rubbing. I can imagine with your offset you will have it worse than me lol. The front 245/40r18 on a 18x8.5 et 45 fit with no problems, didn't even have to touch it.

[@JoshsCarCorner]

Grajeda Good to know. I figured out how to check it in the next video.

[@kymdavey2976]

Hi Josh, nice job mate - really nice job on your down-to-earth commentary and approach that is so helpful to us learners. I've seen your vids over the last few years but am not a KZbin fanatic, so sorry if I have missed stuff. I am an Aussie from Adelaide (where your car was made) and have been a LS guy for a long time. I have raced motorbikes all over the world for ever but I am just getting into tracking things with 4 wheels - mainly NW USA (The Ridge, Pacific, PIR,Thunder Hill and Laguna). I am becoming addicted to your world and my GOAT gets lots of comments on track. Although I live in AU, I keep a race bike and a very nicely tuned 2006 Pontiac GTO in Seattle - 6 speed, 18" wheels, coil-overs, bushes, fully adjustable suspension, big brakes, DOT/track tires and etc. To get my lap-times down, I believe I need to tune my geometry - mainly 'camber???' (-I think!). Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Cheers,

[@JoshsCarCorner]

Greetings, mate! Always love hearing from a fan Down Under! Sounds like you've got about the same suspension as I do. For me, it was getting cross camber dialed in. My rear control arm bushings were shot, giving me -0.6 degrees on one side and -1.8 degrees on the other. Replacing those bushings with Pedders poly solved that problem, now I'm -0.2 on both sides. Also, my shocks are adjustable. I try different levels of stiffness to suit the track I am at. For example, Road America has massive rumble strips so if you plan on using them and you turn the stiffness up too high, the shocks will eventually overheat and lose their effectiveness. However, if I'm at a track like Blackhawk Farms with smaller rumble strips, I can turn the stiffness up and keep the tires in better contact the with road. Starting camber of the front wheels is big too, because I have learned they don't tip in nearly as much as the rears do when the suspension compresses, so having camber dialed in from the start helps. You can have too much, especially if you run a square setup (all tires the same width). I now have a staggered setup so I'm eager to do another track day and see how much how camber I can run now that I have more rear end grip. Hope this helps!

[@BBob33524]

awesome job. love those rims. now I need some

[@Achi11es83]

awesome videos, love them!

[@Chris-zm7wh]

What are the Tire sizes your running idk if I missed that in the video?

[@persioabreu7376]

Josh, first of all your videos are great and have helped me figure stuff out while im rebuilding my son's 06 GTO. We're finishing up the suspension right now and im researching wheels. He actually likes these 810s and ive been trying to figure out the BS for the wheels. So while im watching this video i feel like i missed the sizes you are running. If you could let me know the width and BS I'd really appreciate it.

[@JoshsCarCorner]

The front wheels are 18 x 8.5 with 245/40/18 tires. The rears are 18 x 9.5 with +58 offset and 275/35/18 tires. I opted for +58 offset over the +50 because most guys go for +50 and then they end up having to roll or dramatically grind their rear fender lips.

[@persioabreu7376]

@JoshsCarCorner thank you for the quick response. My measurements had me thinking the 18x9.5 +58 on the rear too. Did you go +35 or +45 on the 18x8.5 in front?

[@JoshsCarCorner]

@@persioabreu7376 I believe 45. But it was whatever VMR had on file for the GTO.

[@persioabreu7376]

@JoshsCarCorner I'm thinking 45 is right. I've got to finish the front end this week to verify. I'll call VMR also. Thanks for the info brother.

[@stevescott5858]

I just order 18” staggered set for my gto, what would be the optimal tire size for daily driving? Rears are 9.5” wide, appreciate your opinion, or anyone else.

[@JoshsCarCorner]

I go 245 front, 275 rear

[@marchedy8228]

gloves and face shield when grinding ..cover your hair with a welding cap also!

[@StrykerWolf92]

5x120 fits most BMW's and all newer Camaro's, Corvette's, CTS-V's also use 5x120. Fbodys and 6th and 5th gen Corvette's used the old 5x4.75 or whatever it was.

[@autonut21]

Grajeda I am quite sure all those cars besides the BMW run 5x4.75" which is 5x120.65.

[@JoshsCarCorner]

He is partially correct. Zets platform cars do run a 5x120 bolt pattern (G8, 5th Gen Camaro). But, they also have a 67.6 mm hob bore, so the wheels do not transfer over to the GTO without modification. The backspacing is more aggressive for those cars too as they have bigger wheel wells.

[@CluelessControll3r]

I'm an aussie and personally a Ford Falcon owner but I love your vids with your monaro mate, keep it up

[@micthegreasemonkey2918]

Should of just gone with 8's all round Josh but I guess it's what u wanted.

[@CluelessControll3r]

Should check out eye candy motosport, pretty sure there monaro fits 20s

[@Bwilson-31]

nice wheels Josh

[@thatguy4087]

5:23 for the wheels

[@Stinky_G04t]

What offset were the VMR wheels

[@SparkZ1420]

What was the front tire and rear tire sizes?

[@li1n3m0]

Good info, did the tires rub at all on the inside without the drag bags? Were they 275/35/18s?

[@JoshsCarCorner]

li1n3m0 They are that size, and nothing rubs.

[@li1n3m0]

Josh's Car Corner - thanks for the response. My suspension is all stock, so I'm debating as to whether or not I'll need to roll/grind the lip and use 5 mm spacers based on your experience with the inside of the wheel well. I'll be getting the same wheels, but in gunmetal. 8.5 ET45 on the front, 9.5 ET58 on the back with 245s and 275s respectively. Thanks for the videos by the way. I've had the car 10 years and am just starting to go away from stock, so they are very helpful :-)

[@jam4350]

You've probably already answered this somewhere in the comments but i can't seem to find everything... what are the exact sizes and offsets of the rims and tires in this video? Thanks for all the info! Is this correct: Front Rim: 18 X 8.5 x 35mm offset Rear Rim: 18 X 9.5 x 45mm offset Front Tires: 245/35/18 Rear Tires: 275/35/18

[@fabiolopes9090]

good video love the wheels I have the 710 wheels on my GTO. what kind of calibers are you thinking to add on your car?

[@JoshsCarCorner]

I"m staying stock, just repainting them. It's new rotors that are coming.

[@HammerDownDriving]

When you paint them are you reapplying GTO and PBR on them? I saw a group that does caliper "stickers" for them but wasn't sure they would hold up to the heat.

[@Paul-zz3qo]

hi my name is Paul and I have a 2004 GTO 5.7 I would like to put LS6 heads on it and was wondering if they will work

[@JoshsCarCorner]

Yes. 241 head castings are identical to the LS2 243 castings, but the 241 heads come with Sodium filled exhaust valves

[@Paul-zz3qo]

@@JoshsCarCorner not quite sure what thay means I'm wanting to put a super charger on it thank you for all the Knowledge you shared

[@russcole5685]

​@@JoshsCarCornerdo ideally, you should put the LS1 ex valves into the 243 heads which have same size valves, larger runners, and smaller combustion chamber.

[@dnsean03]

sooo what did you do with your old rims then? keeping or would u sell? u said it fits stock tires if 17 inch

[@JoshsCarCorner]

I have them. I was going to keep them for burnout tires. Are you interested in them?

[@dnsean03]

Josh's Car Corner possibly but the mm hub adaptor lil concerning, I have the stock 17s I belive where it's not straight lines

[@dnsean03]

but I do enjoy ur videos

[@JoshsCarCorner]

I couldn't in good conscience sell them because I know you'll most likely have vibration issues.

[@dnsean03]

Josh's Car Corner ok so 5x120mm 68mm hub clearance.. did u have any issues with sub frame connectors

[@fabiolopes9090]

HI have 275/35 18 and 235/40 18 on the front because those Wheels the are wider than the stock wheels the car doesn't feel as smooth as before I'm thinking next time maybe go with 275/40 and 235/45 do you think would be a good idea or mistake on your opinion?

[@JoshsCarCorner]

Fabio Lopes I think it depends more on which tires you go with than the size. That's why I went with the Continentals, because they are advertised as having a softer sidewall than other summer tires so they ride nice. I thought going slightly oversized next time, though. But more for fuel economy.

[@fabiolopes9090]

I have Bridgestone Potenza on the back and falcon azents on the front they are not too bad but definitely before with a stock 18 wheels the ride was smoother

[@thatguy4087]

5:25 for the wheels

[@Nardulli]

Hey Josh - I've recently discovered this channel - outstanding information well presented. Would you mind answering a few questions: Exactly which wheels from VMR did you use? I caught that you used the V810 FF on the front - what wheel size? And on the rear, which VMR did you use? Also the 810FF? Was it 18 x 9.5? And finally, the tire sizes that worked for you? My 06 is coming along - it's my second one, the first falling victim to a divorce. Both brazen orange. Current one only has 21K miles. It's at 389 HP and 384 Torque at the wheels in it's current setup. I've got everything on hand to do a cam swap as well as a FAST intake manifold together with the 102mm TB. Kooks long tubes, H pipe, 3" all the way back, and some awesome custom made mufflers that quiet the whole affair enough to keep harmony in the neighborhood. I've got the Tremec Magnum transmission in it - which was a bit of a soul-crushing mod. Now that it is done, I I love it but that darn project truly sucked. Anyway, thanks for all the great info. I'll post a link to your youtube channel on the GTO forum.

[@JoshsCarCorner]

The wheels are all VMR V810FFs, 18 x 8.5 front with +45 offest, 18 x 9.5 rear with +58mm offset. Currently running 245/40/18 front, 275/35/18 rear. Will soon be upgrading to 285/35/18 rear and possibly 255/40/18 front as I found a way to get more front suspension clearance.

[@dklbbach]

Josh's Car Corner where did you find the extra room for the wider tires?

[@Nardulli]

@@dklbbach - The VMR 810FF wheels re no longer available from VMR. I just bought the same sizes in a different model with a 1 mm different offset on the rears. The VMR guys are really outstanding to work with. Great Service

[@thatguy4087]

Please share your choice! I’m plan on buying some this weekend

[@Nardulli]

that guy I bought the VMR brand in the sizes josh noted. From the invoice: 2 V702-MHS-1885-ET45 2 V702-MHS-1895-5120-72.6-ET57

[@theortegafamily3398]

Would of been great if you would if shown us the results and finished

[@JoshsCarCorner]

Episode 46, sir

[@1watts1313]

What ofset did you use on the rear rims

[@JoshsCarCorner]

Jose Gutierrez +58mm

[@autonut21]

What mic setup are you using now? Sounded great!

[@JoshsCarCorner]

AutoNut Same microphone, just fixed the damn input on the camera.

[@retrogoat4909]

Please post complete dimensions of wheels and tires

[@JoshsCarCorner]

Tires at present are 245/40/18 in front 275/35/18 in rear Wheels are 18 x 8.5 with +45 offset front 18 x 9.5 with +58 offset rear Some minor inner tub rubbing in the rear at first under extreme compression. Easily fixed with a mallet.

[@MsGoldfish96]

A Couple of years ago, I did the VMR 710's on my 05 GTO. 18 x 8.5 with 45mm back spacing on the front. 18 x 9.5 in the back with 50mm back spacing. I had the rear fender lips rolled and re-painted by a professional body shop. Running the stock size 235 tire up front but went to 275/35 18 in the rear. The car looks so much better and I have lot better traction in the rear. Ride and handling were unaffected. My suspension is still stock.

[@javontaadams2986]

Did you roll the front fenders as well?

[@Paul-zz3qo]

next time use an old turkey basester

[@FoolinTvv]

Where did you get these wheels? Mod bargain?

[@JoshsCarCorner]

I got them from VMR directly.

[@FoolinTvv]

Josh's Car Corner Ok another question I was looking at the Moog front wheel hubs do u know what size ARP wheel stud I would possibly need?

[@JoshsCarCorner]

Not if it's a Moog. I only know the part number for the OEM front hubs. Don't know if the holes on the Moog are the same diameter. Google is always your friend in these situations.

[@Turbogto_guy]

If you’d be willing to sell those 17” five spokes then let me know. I know it’s a year later and you may have sold them already but let me know.

[@JoshsCarCorner]

Kfx Guy They were gone before I moved, and you wouldn't have wanted them anyway. Vibration issues.

[@fabiolopes9090]

Hi as i showed you in a pic in Instagram i have the same rims as you and the lognuts feel really light and weak Which ones did you get for yours if you could send me a link i would appreciate it Thank you

[@JoshsCarCorner]

I got mine on Amazon, they are a Dorman brand I think, and I went with the black chrome, but they also have Silver.

[@nicklarsen7270]

whats the pr$ on those wheels

[@JoshsCarCorner]

Nick Larsen $1300 shipped if you go through VMR direct.

[@nicklarsen7270]

not bad at all. awesome video

[@peterlee6745]

In UK When we Buy Tyres/Wheels They have 2 fit the Car .If Not we Don't Buy Them We Brits Don't Mess about like U Do . Ive got a Monaro VXR Went 2 the Shop .They Fit Them . and we donl have any Worrys Job Done ??

[@JoshsCarCorner]

I understand the rules are far more stringent on your side of the pond what with annual tax and testing, MOTs and what not. I wouldn't blame you for having everything done by professionals. But having said that, the amount of money you lot have to spend just for the privilege of owning a car is in my opinion ridiculous. I can understand why public transportation is so prevalent in Europe. I would ask you keep in mind that this video is intended to educate and inform owners in the US what to look for when purchasing different wheels for their car. We have the freedom to customize our cars to our liking, and it's a freedom I would not be willing to give up.

[@autonut21]

Great vid as always. When you go to do the front ones remember I have a fender roller that u can borrow for "free". I also did a vid on rolling the rear quarter panels...you should check it out and tell me how bad my video is. 😂😂

[@davidsolah7440]

For me you can't go past a good set of Simmons wheels

[@FoolinTvv]

Do you have a Instagram? Are you located in Vegas

[@KingHaywood85]

dubs are 20 inch wheels

[@JoshsCarCorner]

Gary Haywood I know that. It's a joke.