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Old 02-26-14, 01:24 AM
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I just received my rsr springs, i will get them installed on saturday. After reading all the facts here on wheel sizes i was thinking about 19s would be the best fit for my 250. Here are some of the wheels i picked out. feed back would help please.



Old 02-26-14, 01:54 AM
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Love the Niche
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Velgen VMB5 (available in 19 and 20 inch both matte silver and matte gunmetal) are super similar to the first picture in style and I know you live in Brickell and the company is located right in Kendall so not too far away.. My buddy owns the company and will give you a great deal. Hit up Raymond Granja at 305-525-3167. He has our same 3iS on the 19s and it is flawless.

Here is a picture of his Rays 3iS on the 19 inch VMB5:

If you are interested in the style of the last photo.. Vossen CV3 is the way to go.. They are also located in Miami. Contact Vossen at (305) 463-7778 ask for Mike and tell him John Cruz referred you.


Here is a 3iS FSport on Cv3:



If you are interested in the style in the second photo I would recommend Vossen Cv5:



Either way you can't go wrong with either. Two local companies that both offer 5 year Workmanship Warranty and Lifetime Structural Warranty that you can prosper from and see the actual wheels in person prior to purchasing and also always know where you just purchased your wheels from and not through a website.

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I was actually looking at that first set of niche wheels myself actually, because i bent one of the stock F-sport rims on a pothole last week.

Instead of the matte gunmetal i was looking at the black with the machined faced to go on my black 3IS.

What size were you gonna go with? i was thinking 19x8.5 in the front and 19x9.5 or 19x10 in the rear.
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I don't know the exact fitment yet. All the cars look great. I just don't want to have any issues. Thanks for the information.
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i really like the first picture
IMO i would go w those
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You cant go wrong with Vossen, especially being local. you can save on shipping as alot of local shops carry them. Also the warranty is amazing and if anything were to happen to your wheels you would have replacements relatively quick if not same day instead of having to wait weeks for other brands. Also, since there local the customer service is amazing and all the reps are around all the time even car meets! Great group of people and wheels!
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Originally Posted by Renaeis250
I don't know the exact fitment yet. All the cars look great. I just don't want to have any issues. Thanks for the information.

Renae, since you ordered RS-R down springs which do not slam your car.. You will have no issues with any of these wheels.. No Rubbing.
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crazy good choices !!!

I carry every single wheel you are looking into lol.

So hopefully some input on my side as a platinum dealer should help out haha

Niche Targa and the Niche Apex in M126 Black with Machined face is pretty awesome.

The wheel is Black however the face is machined down ( nice machine details by the way ) and then shot with a dark tint clear so it looks dark but you can also see the silver underneath.

Looks really good in my opinion and amazing pricing as well.

The TSW Jerez is a nice multi-piece wheel and TSW is an amazing brand itself.

L bracket style face which provides maximum size lip with proper fitment.

As for the Vossen wheels.

Cant go wrong with them carried them since the start in 2006

Best warranty and they stand by it and so do we.

Since your looking for 19" wheels

Check these

Targa

Apex

Vossen CV3 or CV1

let me know if I can be of any help for you .
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cv5 brotha thats the way to roll!
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The best fitment for the Niche wheels is

Front: 19x8.5 + 35

Rear: 19x9.5 + 35

Quick thing the Niche Apex wheels do not come in 19" only 18 and 20" so best bet would be the Niche Targa wheels

For the Vossen

Front: 19x8.5 + 32

Rear: 19x10 + 38

Tires:

Front: 235/35/19

Rear: 265/30/19

I recommend you to roll your fenders for the rear since the rear would be flush to the fender.
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Hmmmm.... those Niche Targas look really good. Personally, I'm waiting for the Vossen VPSs before I make a final decision on which wheels to buy.
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Originally Posted by Alius
Hmmmm.... those Niche Targas look really good. Personally, I'm waiting for the Vossen VPSs before I make a final decision on which wheels to buy.
Cant go wrong with the VPS
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Originally Posted by Need4Speed
Cant go wrong with the VPS
19" cvt's right now but will get the VPS when they come out :-)
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Originally Posted by larry13
19" cvt's right now but will get the VPS when they come out :-)
Do it !!!!

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