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CAN A 1is run is350 18" wheels? ned to see pics and advice!

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Old 05-01-09, 04:34 PM
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wanted to know if anyone out there has is350 18" wheels on a 1is. i wanted to see some pics and do you guys think it looks nice?
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ive seen plenty of people with them.. but i dont really like it.. I perfer the stock 1IS wheel
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Here is one pic I have of a 1st generation IS on 2nd gen wheels. I don't think it looks bad at all.
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Old 05-01-09, 08:52 PM
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Here is a few pics of the beauty





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Personally I like the wheels because the fitment is perfect and most sets factory 2IS wheels with tires can be had for the cost of just 4 brand new aftermarket wheels if you are patient with searching. I've seen sets as low as $350 with tires included, I hope to find a deal like that soon!!
Old 05-04-09, 10:22 AM
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Old 05-04-09, 10:23 AM
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not bad at all..
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I want to see one with the 08 finish.
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Originally Posted by iKenn
I want to see one with the 08 finish.
Here ju go..


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G2low, do you have any rubbing issues being that low?

Also, Did you replace the tires in the rear?
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i like the graphite wheels looks sick.........
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def like the wheels they would prob look good powder coated as well
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Originally Posted by BallnIs3
G2low, do you have any rubbing issues being that low?

Also, Did you replace the tires in the rear?
Not my car found it on my.is
I wish i had a is300 again.. I have a 2GS

But imo thats not really that low, i doubt theirs rubbing..
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I have 2ndgen 18s on my is, with 225s in front and 235s in the back. With a 1 inch drop the car sits really nice. The 255s that came on those wheels originally, they rubbed the rear fender
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I had the same problem with the 2nd gen IS350 18" wheels also, they rubbed the rear fenders at a stock height, that is until I shaved the inner fender wells. Now I'm a ok!


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