BayAreaLex

Hi folks,

My 2001 GS430 is currenly sitting on a set of 2007-2008 RX-350 18x7 35mm offset wheels with brand new 225-40-18 and 245-40-18 tires. Although I like the wheels, I'm looking for something different that will further compliment the car (if anyone is interested in my RX-350 wheels, feel free to PM me to discuss). The picture of the car is shown below:





Right now it's all a blank canvas as I have not decided on anything from style to size to finish. The car is lowered on a set of Tanabe NF210 springs and I don't intend to go any lower. Also, this is a daily driver, so I want an aggressive look but absolutely cannot go over the top by buying the most aggressive fender hugging set-up possible. I don't mind rolling/shaving the fenders, but I need it all to clear comfortably. Also, on first order I'd like to find a set of wheels new or used in the $1000-1500 range, but may consider paying more if I find something that really moves me.

I've taken a look at the Varrstoen line of wheels and do like the Apex-100 series as well as the track-200 series but would like to also look at other options first.

Apex-100: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/att...ss01.jpg?stc=1
Track-200: http://www.varrstoen.eu/gallery/jzs147_21298591026.jpg

Although the following wheels don't have a lip/dish, I also very much like the E60 M5 wheels which have the following specs:

19x8.5 12mm 255-40-19
19x9.5 22mm 285-35-19

I would be able to get the rears to work with a 15-19mm adapter, but the fronts would already be very close to flush with no adapter so it would not be easy without re-drilling, something I'd prefer to avoid. I do like the idea of using OEM BMW wheels though since they are typically cost effective, high quality, lightweight, and available.

E60 M5 wheels: http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/att...w-dscf0001.jpg

Also, I've always been a fan of the 2GS OEM 17x8 rims that came in satin or chrome shown here: http://www.theautochannel.com/media/...us_gs400_2.jpg

I've considered running those wheels with a 25mm spacer front and a 30mm spacer rear. Since these wheels have a 50mm offset, they can tolerate a thick spacer, as shown in the images below. This car is running a 33mm spacer front and a 38mm spacer rear with 235-45-17 tires:





My scattered brain gene is even making me consider widening those rears to 17x10.5 and running a 285 or even a 315 tire, lol

Anyway, I'm curious to hear your thoughts on what you think would look great and meets all the requirements above.

Thank you!

abounly

iTrader: (27)

You can find plenty of name brand wheels for $1,500 range. Used of course, not the best offsets.

There is no way you will be able to run the bimmer wheels with adatpers. Way too much meat on the tires.

BayAreaLex

That's what I was afraid of. I'll try to read up on re-drilling wheels. Admittedly it makes me a bit nervous.

tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

Vossen,MMR, VOLK, are a few brands you can check out... CLean GS

BayAreaLex

Thanks for the suggestions.

It's unfortunate that the BMW E60 M5 wheels don't look promising with the adapters since that would have been a nice option.

I'll slightly leaning towards the OEM 17x8 2GS wheels with spacers.

BayAreaLex

These CCW Classics are also calling my name!



Wish XXR would hurry up and come out with an 18" or 19" version of the 531 wheels:

BayAreaLex

Just as a quick update, I ended up purchasing a set of 2005 BMW 7-series Style 95 wheels.

19x9 24mm
19x10 24mm

The wheels have been sent out for redrill, hubcentric 72.5mm to 60.1mm rings are on order, and hunting for a set of tires now.

I'm planning on going with the following:

front: 245-35-19
rear: 265-35-19

neegroy

iTrader: (19)

Wow very clean car. I'm in love with the ccws too man! But the bemmma rims should do just fine. Updates with pics when you get em!

BayAreaLex

Thank you for the kind words.

I will be updating my progress with the BMW 7-series wheels as it happens in this thread.

The CCW's always have looked great on most cars and our 2GS is no exception. I'm hoping that XXR/Varrstoen come out with a CCW Classic Replica soon (they already have the 15-16" versions above). Both are more than likely coming from the same Chinese factory and being sold it different boxes I'm sure.

veron1987

Your car looks gorgeous with the RX rims tho.

818GS

iTrader: (4)

if you don't, how much did they charge to fill and redrill them? Where did you send them?

BayAreaLex

Thank you sir! The RX 18's are a nice upgrade from stock certainly. I'm just attempting to press the envelop a little further :-)


Will provide a full report on this as soon as I get them back next week sir.

TNH

I agree, very nice.

seivonecsu

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i didn't like the 7 series rims on the 2gs when i first bought my car...... they def grew on me and i think they def look good..... looking forward to pics....

abounly

iTrader: (27)

I liked it at first, but then I grew tired of it and sold it a month or 2 later.