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Old 12-01-2009, 09:12 AM
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any SE can use a 15" wheel

any SLE or SSEi can use a 16" wheel,

any GXP must use a 17" wheel

these are minimum for the caliper and rotor clearances
Old 12-01-2009, 11:09 AM
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Don't know of anybody who fitted a stock Pontiac 17' wheel on a GXP other than the GXP spare, and that fits with like a credit cards width of clearance.
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So that raises a question,,,,, has anyone put GXP calipers and rotors under a SSEI with 17"*.

I dont know about you guys, but even with the drilled and slotted rotors I tried, any hard driving results in warped rotors,,,,,if the GXP setup is larger,,,,, that may be worth installing.
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not that i know of would like to do it myself but don't think it will work
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Hi

my name is 1993 SLE, may i help you????

2003 SSEI, GXP Brakes, Front and rear

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Old 12-02-2009, 10:51 AM
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ah ha it can be done what did ya have to get and do to make it complete
Old 12-02-2009, 09:27 PM
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Are '05 Caddy CTS 16" aluminum wheels the same offset/bolt pattern as '02 Bonne wheels?
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Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
Hi

my name is 1993 SLE, may i help you????

2003 SSEI, GXP Brakes, Front and rear
Smartazz, LOL! Got room for a pebble in there Pat?. Actually they look like they have a tad more cleareance than the GXP spare.

DOMTAR5, the easiest way to see what will mix and match is go to TireRack.com and select a car, go to wheels and check the offsets.
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Originally Posted by sawgunner
ah ha it can be done what did ya have to get and do to make it complete
nothing other than unbolt the Orignal calipers and brackets and bolt on the new ones
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the rotors are different on the gxp vs the ssei correct?


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