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Old 07-24-14, 07:09 PM
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That looks great. No rubbing/fitment issues? You think a 19x9 ET32 square set up with 245's would fit well?

Also looking at 19x9.5 ET 35 Enkei Raijin's



and 19x9.5 ET41 TSW Nurburgings


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Any opinions on the wheels above and the color choice?
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Originally Posted by CJW
Any opinions on the wheels above and the color choice?
Are those the only two your deciding to get? If so, I like the tsw ones maybe cause I like the bronze color,
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damn first square setup ive seen on a 3IS, looks sick, you dont have any rubbing with the 10" in front?
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I'm deciding between all the wheels in this thread and I'm torn on all of them.

The TSW's are the best/lightest for a square setup and reasonably priced. I find the matte gunmetal a bit too dark/flat, but not 100% sold on bronze. Bronze is a nice finish and I like it, just not sure if it's perfectly suited to a white IS.

Avant Garde M510's looks the best in pictures, cost a bit more, are heavier and don't have a very aggresive offset for the front. They would only be a staggered set up. The M310's are a bit lighter and $200 cheaper and look good on everything. I think an aggresive front offset will definitely help with the looks and these have the weakest (19x8.5 et35).

Enkei is similar to TSW, but a more OEM like color (not sure if that's good or bad right now) and Enkei is a quality brand and they are priced well and reasonably light as well for 19's.

I'll also add, aside from the tire rotation, less understeer benefit of a square setup, something about having a flat wheel in front and concave in the rear looks a bit off.

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Originally Posted by CJW
I'm deciding between all the wheels in this thread and I'm torn on all of them.

The TSW's are the best/lightest for a square setup and reasonably priced. I find the matte gunmetal a bit too dark/flat, but not 100% sold on bronze. Bronze is a nice finish and I like it, just not sure if it's perfectly suited to a white IS.

Avant Garde M510's looks the best, cost a bit more, are heavier and don't have a very aggresive offset for the front. They would only be a staggered set up. The M310's are a bit lighter and $200 cheaper and look good on everything. I think an aggresive front offset will definitely help with the looks and these have the weakest (19x8.5 et35).

Enkei is similar to TSW, but a more OEM like color (not sure if that's good or bad right now) and Enkei is a quality brand and they are priced well and reasonably light as well for 19's.

I'll also add, aside from the tire rotation, less understeer benefit of a square setup, something about having a flat wheel in front and concave in the rear looks a bit off.
Yeah everyone has different opinions on staggered set up, I personally like how mine came out especially with the bronze vossens vfs2 I have, but good luck for whatever you choose, it's still gonna look fresh regardless :-)
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I'm itching to buy - is anyone able to confirm if a 245/35/19 front would rub?

It's only a touch more width and there looks to be a lot of room - but I'd hate to have any issues.

Appreciate the input so far.
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Originally Posted by CJW
I'm itching to buy - is anyone able to confirm if a 245/35/19 front would rub? It's only a touch more width and there looks to be a lot of room - but I'd hate to have any issues. Appreciate the input so far.
shouldnt rub. but if you go with a rebutable or national tire place they may tell you if 245/35 is too big they will swap them out.
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Originally Posted by larry13
any reason your going 225 in front? why not 235?
the diameter is closer with the 225's to the rear 265/30's, plus if i lower it I don't want to rub.
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Originally Posted by Reeladdict
the diameter is closer with the 225's to the rear 265/30's, plus if i lower it I don't want to rub.
i'm lowered on coils and dont rub
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Originally Posted by larry13
i'm lowered on coils and dont rub
cool, I am happy for you

A lot depends on what tire too, they have different shapes/corners. Plus depending on offset and whatnot, I went with 265's and 225's to be safe.
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Hi,
I got an 2015 IS350 F-Sport AWD, getting full ACCUAIR suspension with E-level ...yadi yadi yada next week and I'm just about to buy a set of WEDS but I need to know if it will fit ????
If so what tires would I need ??
FRONT: 19" by 9" +38
BACK : 19" by 10.5" +39 <-- pretty tight would it tuck in when air down?
I dont wanna do fender work.. Not yet

Please and thank you guys

Oh.. Would I have problems with the fact its AWD and I got 9" front and 10.5" in the back ??
Im probably nees stretch tire which will be close to the front tires size right???

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Originally Posted by larry13
i'm lowered on coils and dont rub
the true test will be your future improvement to see if the wheels and tires work
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I don't think the rear will work, but would depend on the size of tire. I have 38 offset with 275 on the rear and I rub just a hair on a 9.5 rim... I would've careful

Originally Posted by Micko
Hi,
I got an 2015 IS350 F-Sport AWD, getting full ACCUAIR suspension with E-level ...yadi yadi yada next week and I'm just about to buy a set of WEDS but I need to know if it will fit ????
If so what tires would I need ??
FRONT: 19" by 9" +38
BACK : 19" by 10.5" +39 <-- pretty tight would it tuck in when air down?
I dont wanna do fender work.. Not yet

Please and thank you guys

Oh.. Would I have problems with the fact its AWD and I got 9" front and 10.5" in the back ??
Im probably nees stretch tire which will be close to the front tires size right???
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i Micko,

Sorry to bother you...

I'm from Montreal and also have a IS350 F Sport AWD and want to go with Bags for my suspension but no one seems to know what set up will work on our cars.

If you don't mind me asking... where are you getting you ACCUAIR set up ?

Thanks

Kevin


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