Hilary

I am looking to buy some 19" wheels for my IS350.

It has no modifications on it. What would you recommend for Wheel size and offset along with tire size. I like the flush look, but I don't want to do any modifications. If there is a little rubbing on the wheel well I am ok with heating that up and stretching it a tiny bit.

Please Help!

Quik208

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19x9.5 et 24
19x10.5 et 29

Will need to roll fenders but nothing to crazy.

Noeh

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19 inch Genesis Coupe wheels

projectdna

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the OP posted "i don't want to do any (fender) modifications".

that includes fender rolling.

good start for OEM wheels. i also recommend G35 19's manufactured by rays engineering. since both are OEM equipment, neither will need fender modifications, and you can run +1-sized tires (225/35-19 + 255/35-19) without the need to take a heat gun to the fender liners.

try looking through the 2is wheel thread index to determine what kind of wheels you like. then it'll be easier to figure out your future wheel specs.

SCWB

Based on my experience, I went:

19x8.5 +35 with 235/35/19 front. Or you can go as low as +30 with 225/35/19 (very minor stretched)

19x9.5 +35 with 255/35/19 or 265/30/19 rear

Pretty flush if you don't madly lower your car (1" to 1.3" is fine). No rub whatsoever on the rear. Very very little rubbing on the front. Heat gun the liners and it's gone.

ms2619

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Linea Corse LC818's

Hilary

Thanks everybody! I am having a hard time picking some out I like, but now I know what to look for!

Vroomin350

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From your original post it seems as if you are already on the hunt for the wheel style you like, now its just fitment you need help with.

One way to make your life easier is the following, find the wheels and let us know what they are by posting them here. Unless they are used or custom wheels, most companies usually offer atleast 3-4 different set ups on every wheel. Once you get the style you want we will be happy pointing you in the right direction.

JEFFOS69

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They don't clear the front brakes without spacers or caliper modification

meefer

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Here is the stock stats (borrowed from a post on my.is by kayotik). The closer you are to these numbers, the less likely you'll need fender mods.

OEM Wheels (IS250/350):
* Available Size: 18 x 8.0 Fronts & 18 x 8.5 Rears
* Bolt Pattern: 5-114.3
* Offset: 45mm Front / 50mm Rear
* Weight Front 28.25 / Rear 30.00 lbs
* Accepts TPMS Sensors

X-Package Wheels:
* Size: 18 x 8 inches Fronts & 18 x 8.5 Rears
* Bolt Pattern: 5-114.3
* Offset: 45 mm Fronts / 50mm Rears
* Weight 27.30 lbs Fronts / 27.75 lbs Rears
* Accepts TPMS Sensors

IS-F Wheels:
* Size: 19 x 8 Front, 19 x 9 Rear inches
* Bolt Pattern: 5-114.3
* Offset: 45mm Fronts / 55mm Rears
* Weight
* Accepts TPMS Sensors

GS350 Wheels:
* Size: 18 x 8 inches
* Bolt Pattern: 5-114.3
* Offset: 45 mm
* Weight 29.65 lbs
* Accepts TPMS Sensors

G-Spider Wheels:
* Size: 18 x 8 inches F/ 18x8.5 R
* Bolt Pattern: 5-114.3
* Offset: 45 mm F/ 50mm R
* Weight 27.65 lbs F/ 28.35 lbs R
* Accepts TPMS Sensors

If you're not modding your fenders I wouldn't increase wheel width by more than an inch or offset by more than 10-ish mm. I'm running F19x9.5 et 30 R19x10.5 et 30 and needed a light fender roll in the back and heat gunning the liner/mild shave in the front. I still rub on steep driveways unless I angle it juuust right and big dips I just expect it now. Don't forget to factor in how much you plan to lower the car.

If you're buying new (and through a CL vendor), they SHOULD be able to tell you whether it will fit easily or not.

BF350

good info. thx

Hilary

Once I figure out what I like I will let you know and see if there are any new suggestions.

Thanks!

Hilary

OK. So I figured out I like the Black Art Wheels Tux. I will have to go with 20" wheels to get wider. I'm looking at the 20x8.5 +38 offset in the front and 20x9.5 +38 in the back. Will that look good? Any suggestions. I'm on a budget and I found these at a decent price.

laobo979

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Those wheel are a little to busy for my most eyes. But what is your price range with tires? Member can give your option on wheels.

Hilary

I'm looking to spend as close to 600 as I can. I know it's low. I wasn't planning on doing all of this right now, but I ran over a ratchet and it ruined one of my tires. Now I gotta get new tires and I wanted new rims before I did that.