Andyb63

Looking at a set and wondered if anyone had fitted them ? and if so what sizes / offset?

masboy

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What size n offset you found? Let us know and we can give u suggestion.

Andyb63

Available fitments are as follows:

19" x 10.5 +27
19" x 9.5 +39
19" x 9.0 +30
19 x 8.5 +15
19 x 8.0 +35

I was considering the 9.5 for the front and 10.5 rear. Alternative would be 8.0 front and 9.5 rear. The 8.5 with +15 offset seem way too much offset. Going round in circles with wheels and offsets! I have read the wheel sticky thread but am as confused as ever!

msgs350

iTrader: (2)

What are your plans? Are you going to lower the car? What size tires do you want (stretched or maximum sidewall)? Are you willing to roll fenders if needed?

If you want conservative (not my choice for looks) : Front: 19 x 8.0 +35 rear: 19" x 9.0 +30
mild: Front: 19" x 9.0 +30 Rear: 19" x 9.5 +39

Andyb63

Thanks. Will likely lower car in future. Not wanting a really aggressive look and trying to widen the stance without messing with the fenders. I was leaning toward the 9.5 for the rear and either 8.0 or 9.0 front. Probably run 235/35 on the front (9.0) and 265/30 on the rear (9.5) .

Wonder if I should just put 9.5 all round and run 245's

swtjlsy

iTrader: (6)

perfect fender fitment is 20x9 front 25 offset 20x10.5 30+ is lip to fender I would run 235/30/20 in the froth and 255/30/20 in the rear so the tire slides up the inside on rebound in the rear

masboy

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Thanks Mike!! Been looking for that tire setup confirmation!

kenne01l

I have these on my GS430 in gunmetal or whatever its called. Running 18s though since I had brand new 18" tires around.

Andyb63

Brilliant, thanks for the reply. Do you know what offset and width you have? and any chance of picture? I know, I don't want much do I

I am tempted by the gunmetal too.

kenne01l

So I attached a photo of my car with the wheels. I bought them from CarId.com the car had brand new tires on it when I bought it and I didnt want to get a new set or try and sell these, I am very happy with the 18's on my car and the car has received many compliments. The calipers in the front are huge and the wheels didnt bolt up went with 5mm spacers and I took my angle grinder to the calipers to shave them a tad and now they clear but not by much. If you have a Discount Tire close to you have them order the wheels. I wish I knew they were a TSW dealer because when I talked to them after placing my order with CarID they gave me a better price and free shipping plus it didnt take them 3 weeks to get my my wheels Discount said they would have them in 3-4 days. When I got the rims I brought them along with the tires to Discount and in 30 min or so I had my wheels and tires ready for summer. The wheels look good and are not glossy as they appear in some stock photos, they are much more matte. Sorry for the rant but thats my TSW Bathurst story. If you want better photos I will take some but not with my cell phone.
Fronts TSW® - BATHURST Gloss Gunmetal (18" x 8", +35 Offset
Rears TSW® - BATHURST Gloss Gunmetal (18" x 9.5", +39 Offset

Andyb63

Thanks really appreciate it, those look good on a white GS. Mine is black so I'll probably go with silver for the contrast. Interesting to hear you took an angle grinder to the callipers. I recently sent back a set of Innovits as they would not clear the calliper. They were 8.5 ET40 and probably needed a 10mm spacer to clear. I'm likely to go for the 9.0" ET 30 which ought to avoid the same issue ( I hope!) . just cant decide if I want that size all round or staggered.

kenne01l

I used the angle grinder to shave down the edge of the caliper a tad to get a bit more clearance. I planned on painting them anyway. I really like the staggered look on RWD cars.