s4play

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Hey guys,

I’ve done a lot of reading here and it seems everyone upgrades to 20” rim/tire setups and there are few discussions on staying with 19” setups.

However for me I have plenty of experience with 20” rims and the harsh ride which I cannot do since this is my daily driver. I want to maintain my ride quality and stay in the 19” realm so can someone help me out?

I know the OEM fitment is:

19x8, +45 (225/40/19)
19x9, +55 (255/35/19)

My plan is to go slightly wider in terms of wheel widths and a wider tire (Falken Azenis RT615) so was thinking would this setup work? I know our IS-F has big brake calipers so not sure on clearance.

19x9, +37
19x10, +35

I’m not sure what tire size but thinking a 275/30 out back and what about front? I’m looking for rims that will tuck into the fenders when compressed since I do not want to risk fender damage if I’m carrying heavy loads or extra passengers. As it sits now my car is pretty slammed on BCR coils but will be swapping to KWV3’s eventually.

Hopefully this thread will be useful reference for others who want to stay in the 19” wheel selection


Thanks guys
rick

ISFAIL

I like your thinking and I plan on doing the exact same thing either with SSR's or Advans. I think that offset should be doable to clear the massives up front and the rears shouldn't rub in the back

Eldr1dgE

I think CrazyMPG had 19's in the same sizes and offsets you're asking about..Looks awesome imo..

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/whe...helin-ps2.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...formation.html

ISFAIL

I still to this day don't know why he sold brand new Volks with brand new
PS2's

s4play

iTrader: (2)

Thanks for the links, not feeling his rims but those offsets are definitely something I can use for reference:

CrazyMPG: 19x9 +38 offset for the front and 19x10 +35 offset


I'm considering these new ADVAN wheels: (having a yellow time attack lip put on)

Christan

I did fit 235s/ up front and 265s in the rear on stock rims.

Works well But i not going to go any larger than that methinks.

ek9vboi

iTrader: (3)

For the fronts the 9" would be fine, but the rears I would go with a 10.5 or even an 11" It would fit without rubbing if done properly with the correct offsets.

Are you going to a bigger width on the tires or is this for looks?

ek9vboi

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Ok, I take it back on the 11" but 10.5 for sure.

s4play

iTrader: (2)

The vendor told me if I wanted to be "safe" and conservative he said he would do these sizes:

19x8.5+45
19x9.5+45

The front is almost stock (just 0.5" wider but same offset as OEM) that's odd....

It seems like from what you guys have said so far and looking at CrazyMPG's ride, the 19x10, +35 is a VERY SAFE fitment for a 275/30/19 tire?

hmm so for fronts should I do the 19x9, +37 or 19x8.5, +45?

ISFAIL

19x8.5 might give you more flexibility with tires


And I love those matte black Advans


That's exactly what I had in mind and I think they are under 20 lbs. so you are definitely saving some lbs. over oem

T-Rex06

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19x9 with +37 in the front will be fine. I have 19x9 with +30 in the front and I have no rubbing issue. I have a one finger gap in the front from the tires to the fenders.

For the rear, you can go with 19x10.5 +45 offset if you don't want to rub (of course you might have to shave your quarter panels) and you won't have to stretch your tires. I have 19x10.5 with +43 offset wrapped with 265/35 PS2. It rubs a tiny bit at full load with the rear quarter panels shaved due to the design of the tires. So if you want to be safe, I'd say go with +45 on 10.5" width and if you decide to go with 10" width, +38 will be good. Hope that helps.

Terrance

s4play

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thanks everyone for the help, I just bought my "Dream" wheels finally for the IS-F....hehe

Now it's about a 10-12 week wait

ISFAIL

I hate you

HyperMKIV

iTrader: (1)

wow, that's a long time

i have my wheels...i'm just waiting for my tires...

what did you decide on anyway???

s4play

iTrader: (2)

Really? that's a really short time frame from my perspective for custom wheels from Japan....I'm opposite of you ~ I have my tires, no rims! haha

P.S. I ordered my 19x10" LM's back in June/09, still waiting right now....LOL