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Old 08-07-14, 05:54 PM
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Originally, I was planning on putting some 19" Konig Integrams (in Matte
Graphite) on my Blue Onxy Pearl IS. However, after several weeks of delays, I was told that Konig informed the wheel shop they may not be available til 2015. They said matte black was available now but I really prefer the graphite. For my troubles, they are giving me a pretty good deal on any set of TSWs. It's going to cost me about $200 more than the Konigs would have but it's about $350 less than MSRP. That being said, whichever TSWs would you opt for. Here is a link to their page...once again the IS is Blue Onyx Pearl. I open to any color except black.

http://tsw.com/alloy_wheels.php

Thanks for your thoughts!
Old 08-07-14, 06:02 PM
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It's all personal preference, I personlly like the TSW Nurburgring style.
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I've narrowed it down to the Nurburgring (graphite with machined face or matte bronze) or the Sochi (graphite with machined face).

Thoughts? I know there very different from one another but I really like both of them and having a hard time deciding between them.

BTW, does anyone have pics with either of these wheels on an IS?

Thanks!
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Mirabeau, Mallory 4 and Jerez... all in SMP, (silver machine polished).
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I am a fan of the TSW Nurburgring but the TSW Sochi also looks nice.

on TSW's website you can view their wheels on your car. This gives you an idea but is not as good as seeing a real picture of them. (link below)

http://tsw.com/alloy-wheels-configurator/


The other option is to scroll through the TSW wheel thread (link below)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...rs-thread.html

*** The TSW wheel thread is small but it has the wheels you are looking at

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Monaco or nurburing
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Originally Posted by sydtoosic
Mirabeau, Mallory 4 and Jerez... all in SMP, (silver machine polished).
I like these also. The only thing is if your car is dark and dark wheels I think is played out.
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I happen to be a fan of the Nurburing wheels




With that being said though, they actually have a lot of wheels that I like.
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Originally Posted by sydtoosic
Mirabeau, Mallory 4 and Jerez... all in SMP, (silver machine polished).
I really like the Mirabeau and Jerez but wasn't sure how I would like the chrome lip.
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Originally Posted by getafewliv
I happen to be a fan of the Nurburing wheels




With that being said though, they actually have a lot of wheels that I like.
The Nurburgring do look really nice on an IS! Is that the Blue Onyx Pearl?
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Originally Posted by IS2006
The Nurburgring do look really nice on an IS! Is that the Blue Onyx Pearl?
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Originally Posted by ClemsonIS
I am a fan of the TSW Nurburgring but the TSW Sochi also looks nice.

on TSW's website you can view their wheels on your car. This gives you an idea but is not as good as seeing a real picture of them. (link below)

http://tsw.com/alloy-wheels-configurator/


The other option is to scroll through the TSW wheel thread (link below)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...rs-thread.html

*** The TSW wheel thread is small but it has the wheels you are looking at
+1, yep, I created that thread and I have TSW Nurburgring. These wheels are pretty light too 19-20 pounds each comparing to 28 pounds OEM wheel lol. The reduced unsprung weight makes the steering, acceleration, and braking so much smoother.

Another thing is wheel quality. I autocross, drive on bad roads (pot holes everywhere) in LA daily and they are still holding strong for many months lol.

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I had a set of TSW Trakstar 4s on my boosted Honda. NEVER had any issues with them; and they took some HARD potholes hits during my way between the track and home. Helps have the 50 series sidewall though.
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Gville350, the track and performance mod junkie Beside the 1/4 mile drag race, do you track your cars at a sprint race too?
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I have the Sochi wheels on my IS350 and really like them. There 18" staggered and matte black. I have received lots of compliments since I put them on. Here is a picture of them on my car.
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