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Old 10-30-15, 07:21 AM
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hello mwis350
nice looking car
can you give me your setup from the tire and rim sizes?
i have new wheels but i dont no for sure the sizes
of the wheels and tires and rubbing problems
i want run 18x8+20 in the rear (245/40/18)
in the front 18x8+37 (225/40/18)
car is 1.4inch lowered (eibach)
greetz from holland
(please let me know)
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I personally feel 18s look too small. There are some that look decent, but overall 19s look better. Whichever you choose I'm sure will look great

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Old 10-30-15, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by tonnetje
hello mwis350
nice looking car
can you give me your setup from the tire and rim sizes?
i have new wheels but i dont no for sure the sizes
of the wheels and tires and rubbing problems
i want run 18x8+20 in the rear (245/40/18)
in the front 18x8+37 (225/40/18)
car is 1.4inch lowered (eibach)
greetz from holland
(please let me know)
My is same size as stock front is 225/40/18 and rear 245/40/18. I like these they're lighter then stock rims. You shouldn't have issue with rubbing.
Old 10-30-15, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SubieChik
I personally feel 18s look too small. There are some that look decent, but overall 19s look better. Whichever you choose I'm sure will look great

19" look great for IS350. I want something that's lighter or same weight as stock. Don't want heavy rims that will affect performance.
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My wheels are lighter than my stock 18s
Old 10-30-15, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SubieChik
My wheels are lighter than my stock 18s
What brands is your wheel? My next rims will be 19".
Old 10-31-15, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by MWIS350
What brands is your wheel? My next rims will be 19".
those are Leon Hardiritt Ordens...SubieChik knows what she's talking bout
Old 10-31-15, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ISland350
those are Leon Hardiritt Ordens...SubieChik knows what she's talking bout
:fistbump: lol
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Originally Posted by MWIS350
My is same size as stock front is 225/40/18 and rear 245/40/18. I like these they're lighter then stock rims. You shouldn't have issue with rubbing.


thanks for the info
greetz
Old 10-31-15, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by tonnetje
thanks for the info
greetz
You welcome.

Old 12-07-15, 02:36 AM
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on the car TENZO/R 18inch--- TYPE M
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Old 12-07-15, 03:11 AM
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photo 2 18inch TENZO/R-- TYPE M
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Old 12-07-15, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by RDIS250AWD
Running comes with the low life, nothing rolling fenders , cutting fender liners won't solve. Just make your you do your homework on proper tire size. I've had 20s, 19s and now I'm on 18s. I got tired of the rubber band tire look, as someone else mentioned 19s you're limited on tire options. Not to mention they're more expensive.

But here's mine currently on 18s.








What wheels are these!?
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I wondered the same thing before. I ended up going with 19's running 235/35/19 in the front and 275/30/19 in the rear. I will admit that it does fill the wheel well nicely. but I wish I went with 18's. 19's are more expensive in almost every way possible. it might be the size of the tires I went with but my car feels like it has lost torque. also with 19's my car sits higher than I want it to.

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I believe 19is look a lot better than 18is guys.i wouldn't change them for 18is even though roads in Greece sucks!


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