'97 SC300 Wheel Purchase - Classic Green w/ Gold Emblems
02-08-08, 12:21 PM
#1
'97 SC300 Wheel Purchase - Classic Green w/ Gold Emblems
I planned on suffering with the BBS/Moda 5 spoke wheels that came with my car until I got some other upgrades done and could save up to purchase some proper, somewhat pricey wheels.
However, one of the Modas is bent to the point that I don't feel comfortable/safe driving the car. Therefore, I must escalate the wheel-buying process and purchase something considerably less expensive.
The Discount Tire rep recommended a few wheels (I think based on what he has in stock):
I'm targeting the following fitments:
front: rim size 18x8; offset +38; tire size 245/40/18; no fender modifications
rear: rim size 18x9; offset +38; tire size 265/35/18; no fender modifications
What I really need from my CL and SC bros is opinions on the wheel choices above, preferred alternatives and recommendations. The sooner I get something, the quicker I'm back in my SC driving!
However, one of the Modas is bent to the point that I don't feel comfortable/safe driving the car. Therefore, I must escalate the wheel-buying process and purchase something considerably less expensive.
- I perused the enormously helpful SC Tire & Wheel guide.
- I began shopping for wheels online, in the CL classifieds and with a friendly, local Discount Tire rep.
- Purchase some OEM Lexus rims (e.g. ISx50 rims)
- Purchase slightly inexpensive aftermarket rims (with a potential eye towards replacing them in a few years once all my other upgrades/mods are done; unless I really like them and decide to keep them)
The Discount Tire rep recommended a few wheels (I think based on what he has in stock):
- MB Motoring "Drifter":
- Vox "Monxa":
- 3. Hotwheels "Redline":
I'm targeting the following fitments:
front: rim size 18x8; offset +38; tire size 245/40/18; no fender modifications
rear: rim size 18x9; offset +38; tire size 265/35/18; no fender modifications
What I really need from my CL and SC bros is opinions on the wheel choices above, preferred alternatives and recommendations. The sooner I get something, the quicker I'm back in my SC driving!
Last edited by Slooooooow; 02-27-14 at 10:14 AM.
02-08-08, 12:29 PM
#3
I'll look 'em up right now - as I will any other suggestions that come in - I need the help!And I do have the tan interior...
edit: You're referring to the gold Sportmax 5-spoke, like the 562?
Last edited by Slooooooow; 02-08-08 at 12:42 PM.
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02-08-08, 04:58 PM
#9
Thanks for the responses folks. The Sport Max 962s seem to be an awesome recommendation. It's amazing...the freaking tires for this car cost more than those rims. I don't think there's any getting wheels and tires for this car for less than $1500.
At least the 962s are nice enough that I can deal with them for QUITE a WHILE! I was really inspired by this picture in a RedPhoenix thread:
At least the 962s are nice enough that I can deal with them for QUITE a WHILE! I was really inspired by this picture in a RedPhoenix thread:
02-09-08, 12:42 AM
#11
Thanks for the responses folks. The Sport Max 962s seem to be an awesome recommendation. It's amazing...the freaking tires for this car cost more than those rims. I don't think there's any getting wheels and tires for this car for less than $1500.
[FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium][COLOR=darkred]At least the 962s are nice enough that I can deal with them for QUITE a WHILE! I was really inspired by this picture in a RedPhoenix thread
[FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium][COLOR=darkred]At least the 962s are nice enough that I can deal with them for QUITE a WHILE! I was really inspired by this picture in a RedPhoenix thread
02-09-08, 07:39 AM
#12
You REWL, bigmalik00 and RedPhoenix! Thanks to you both for the tips!
Ordered! Now the agonizing WAIT! C'mon, Ground Shipping!
Ordered! Now the agonizing WAIT! C'mon, Ground Shipping!
Last edited by Slooooooow; 02-09-08 at 05:25 PM.
