jusclark13

I know that theres a difference in the requirements to fit BMW rims on an IS350 but I am absolutely in love with the VMR VB3 glossy black wheel and want to put them on my MRM IS350. If anyone has any info on what I could do to get these rims to fit/work that would be great. Thanks in advance!!!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6082/...15bb8b4687.jpg

infate

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Redrill to 5x114.3

KillaIS250

iTrader: (1)

Don't bother redrilling them. You can find wheels that look just like that in the correct bolt pattern.

Forgestar makes a wheel that looks like that. I'm sure there are others.

jusclark13

Yea I saw forgestar makes a similar wheel but set of BMW VMR VB3 cost about $800 for set of 4 where forgestar is a couple thousand.

jusclark13

would a local wheel shop be able to do that? once I did that, i would never be able to use OEM wheels again?

infate

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You redrill the wheels to 5x114.3 (bolt pattern our cars use) to make it fit the car. You aren't making the car fit the wheels, but vice versa. You can use your OEM wheels again any time.

UniSlayEX

I would recommend getting them RE-drilled as stated above.

You can always buy adapters - I think there is someone selling them in the classifieds. I don't recommend it but I am giving you all options available.

Initial G

iTrader: (38)

nice wheel choice. Forgestar F14 are similar to what you are looking for. Good luck.

jusclark13

What are the pros and cons of either redrilling or using adaptors.

UniSlayEX

I'm not the wheel expert so maybe one can chime in later but the process is not highly recommended because it questions the integrity of the wheel and changes the look dramatically (unless they drill/fill it). Wheels adapters make a wheel fit and are like running spacers this way you wont mess up the way the wheels looks from outside (spacers are a hit and miss here). I'm sure both are safe options but in my opinion I say get the F14's. GiantsFan is they guy you should look at. He has (had?) them and they look dope. Plus, you dont have to worry about running into him because hes here on the West Coast.

topspeed55

I do not recommend redrilling. It's not an easy process and will probably cost quite a bit. Sometimes it won't look right either depending on the wheels. Just buy another set that looks like that in the correct bolt pattern

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

Just a few similar wheels that don't need re-drilling :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-Avant-M310-Wheels-For-Lexus-GS430-GS300-GS350-IS250-LS-SC-Rims-Set-OF-FOUR-/400420407234?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d3aea87c2&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-inch-Lexus-IS250-IS300-IS350-Wheels-Rims-M310-Matte-Black-/360528471307?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ALexus%7CModel%3AIS250&hash=item53f12be50b&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-LEXUS-IS250-IS350-IS-ROHANA-RC26-CONCAVE-BLACK-STAGGERED-WHEELS-RIMS-/360555012832?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ALexus%7CModel%3AIS250&hash=item53f2c0e2e0&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-STAGGERED-EURO-TEK-WHEELS-5X114-3-RIM-FIT-LEXUS-IS250-350-06-UP-SC430-02-08-/330703208980?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cff728214&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/18-Avant-M310-Wheels-For-Lexus-GS430-GS300-Genesis-IS250-350-AWD-18-X-8-5-Set-/380583389518?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item589c89a94e&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/19-STAGGERED-EURO-TEK-WHEELS-5X114-3-RIM-LEXUS-IS250-/330608776483?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf9d19523&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Enkei-EKM3-18-x-7-5-Gunmetal-Rims-5-x-114-3-38-mm-Offset-Wheels-/140916107446?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ALexus%7CModel%3AIS250&hash=item20cf4128b6&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-18x8-5-TSW-Max-5x114-3-5x4-5-40mm-Matte-Black-Rim-Wheel-Inch-18-/380604401677?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ALexus%7CModel%3AIS250&hash=item589dca480d&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-19x8-5-TSW-Max-5x114-3-5x4-5-40mm-Matte-Black-Rim-Wheel-Inch-19-/380600809442?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ALexus%7CModel%3AIS250&hash=item589d9377e2&vxp=mtr

Lestrade

Rather than re-drill, you should see if VMR will sell you a set of wheels (5 ideally, in case you bend one) that haven't been drilled at all yet, then you can get them drilled to the correct bolt pattern from the beginning.

jusclark13

Smart idea! just emailed them and hopefully they can do it