New wheels after 4 months of going back and forth
01-10-14, 08:18 PM
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New wheels after 4 months of going back and forth
Been trying to decide on wheels for 4 months straight - after going through countless hours of pictures, made my decision on the Avant-Garde M310's in Dolphin Grey - 19"x8.5 and x9.5. I really wanted the Wedsports - but couldn't justify the cost vs the Avants.
I did Hankook V12's 225/35/19 and 255/35/19 in the rear vs the 30 series in the rear.
I was dead set on 18's so I could run 40 series and maintain ride quality- but really glad I went the 19" route. The ride with new tires - is better than my worn out 18's. I expected a new tire to ride better, but didn't expect them to be that much better given the sidewall decreased going to 19's.
Anyway - for anyone on the fence about going to 19's - hope the above helped.
2007 IS350 (Fsport springs)
Before:
After:
(yes, I know it's super dirty lol)
I did Hankook V12's 225/35/19 and 255/35/19 in the rear vs the 30 series in the rear.
I was dead set on 18's so I could run 40 series and maintain ride quality- but really glad I went the 19" route. The ride with new tires - is better than my worn out 18's. I expected a new tire to ride better, but didn't expect them to be that much better given the sidewall decreased going to 19's.
Anyway - for anyone on the fence about going to 19's - hope the above helped.
2007 IS350 (Fsport springs)
Before:
After:
(yes, I know it's super dirty lol)
01-12-14, 08:00 AM
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looks great, how do you like the concavity of the wheel and is the dolphin grey more matte or satin during daylight ? I might go with this Rim as well but it would be on a white IS.
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01-12-14, 12:46 PM
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Thx guys!
I think the Dolphin Grey's would look super sharp on a white IS. The finish I'd say is almost a mix between Satin and matte. The first day (clean) they looked Satin, then after a few days in the rain they now look matte. I'll post better pics - but when I washed the car yesterday, I was short on time and didn't wash the wheels.
I think the Dolphin Grey's would look super sharp on a white IS. The finish I'd say is almost a mix between Satin and matte. The first day (clean) they looked Satin, then after a few days in the rain they now look matte. I'll post better pics - but when I washed the car yesterday, I was short on time and didn't wash the wheels.
01-12-14, 07:07 PM
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Yea, just Fsport springs - normal shocks. I'll do coilovers before replacing the shocks.
Yea, still have stock 18's - debating on selling them, may keep them for re-sale though.
Offset - not sure. I just told the tire store my make/model and they said they get the correct ones from Avant Garde.
Drop the front - I agree. I'm trying to convince myself it looks okay cause I don't want to spend another $1200 - and don't have time to do the install. But the truth is - it needs to be lower. lol
Yea, still have stock 18's - debating on selling them, may keep them for re-sale though.
Offset - not sure. I just told the tire store my make/model and they said they get the correct ones from Avant Garde.
Drop the front - I agree. I'm trying to convince myself it looks okay cause I don't want to spend another $1200 - and don't have time to do the install. But the truth is - it needs to be lower. lol
01-12-14, 08:23 PM
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Yea, just Fsport springs - normal shocks. I'll do coilovers before replacing the shocks.
Yea, still have stock 18's - debating on selling them, may keep them for re-sale though.
Offset - not sure. I just told the tire store my make/model and they said they get the correct ones from Avant Garde.
Drop the front - I agree. I'm trying to convince myself it looks okay cause I don't want to spend another $1200 - and don't have time to do the install. But the truth is - it needs to be lower. lol
Yea, still have stock 18's - debating on selling them, may keep them for re-sale though.
Offset - not sure. I just told the tire store my make/model and they said they get the correct ones from Avant Garde.
Drop the front - I agree. I'm trying to convince myself it looks okay cause I don't want to spend another $1200 - and don't have time to do the install. But the truth is - it needs to be lower. lol