Cost vs Looks vs Ride Quality?
I agree with him that for the best ride/performance standpoint 18's are probably a better choice. Off-set looks better and will increase handling but there is a higher cost factor to consider with that option.
On top of the DF210 (1.8F/1.3R drop) you might also cosider the Eibachs (1.2F/1.2R). Use the search function for the "Ultimate spring/shock combo" thread that goes into the subject deeply.
On top of the DF210 (1.8F/1.3R drop) you might also cosider the Eibachs (1.2F/1.2R). Use the search function for the "Ultimate spring/shock combo" thread that goes into the subject deeply.
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If you want a truly comfortable setup that still looks good, I would go with Tein Comfort Sports (CS) coilovers, 19x9 19x10 setup and run 245/35/19 in front and 275/30/19 in the rear. Reason to go wider is that if you want comfort, you want to be able to fit a wider tire when going with a lower profile. My brother is running this setup on his GS and it ride like stock. 
As far as budget, for wheels/tires I am looking to spend around $3000-3500?
I am assuming around 2000~2500 for the wheels, and the rest for tires? I am not looking to spend around 1k or something like that I understand the wheels and tires I want will cost money.
Okay, so what you are saying is the ride difference from 18s to 19s is so little I should go for 19s for the look as the ride is not much difference? (Please keep in mind I am at stock right now both stock height and wheel size which are 16s)
As far as tire quality, I was looking to go with Michelin or Goodyear I think these are in the higher quality tier correct?
I am not looking to change the suspension at all just keep the same smooth ride, so I guess I was mainly asking should I change suspension to make the ride look cleaner but will this hurt my suspension or should I just leave it stock or would I HAVE to drop it or change it with the wheel change?
I am assuming around 2000~2500 for the wheels, and the rest for tires? I am not looking to spend around 1k or something like that I understand the wheels and tires I want will cost money.
Okay, so what you are saying is the ride difference from 18s to 19s is so little I should go for 19s for the look as the ride is not much difference? (Please keep in mind I am at stock right now both stock height and wheel size which are 16s)
As far as tire quality, I was looking to go with Michelin or Goodyear I think these are in the higher quality tier correct?
I am not looking to change the suspension at all just keep the same smooth ride, so I guess I was mainly asking should I change suspension to make the ride look cleaner but will this hurt my suspension or should I just leave it stock or would I HAVE to drop it or change it with the wheel change?
You'll definitely want to lower it, the GS looks real bad with bigger wheels and stock height. The Tein CS would be a great suggestion if you've got the cash, the Espilir springs are said to be pretty soft with a fairly aggressive drop, but they're a little harder to find. Tanabe NF-210's are supposed to be soft too but will leave more fender gap. You could keep your stock shocks depending on their condition but be aware they will not last as long as they would at stock height. Putting in new shocks while you change springs makes sense if you're paying for labor.
I'd personally go 19's with a tire setup like chrispy suggested. You'll want less agressive offsets than the VIP guys run so you can fit the wider tires. If you're going with new Works ( btw) the vendor should help you find the right offsets for your needs. Offset can be complicated, I'd search and read up on it to get a better understanding, it's a little much for me to try to explain here and others have done it much more eloquently than I could.
I've got 20's with the same tires as chrispy's suggestion (except in 20's) and DF210 springs, the ride is firmer than stock but not harsh and jarring. The "fat" tire setup will give your wheels a little extra protection from potholes as well.
I'd personally go 19's with a tire setup like chrispy suggested. You'll want less agressive offsets than the VIP guys run so you can fit the wider tires. If you're going with new Works (
btw) the vendor should help you find the right offsets for your needs. Offset can be complicated, I'd search and read up on it to get a better understanding, it's a little much for me to try to explain here and others have done it much more eloquently than I could.I've got 20's with the same tires as chrispy's suggestion (except in 20's) and DF210 springs, the ride is firmer than stock but not harsh and jarring. The "fat" tire setup will give your wheels a little extra protection from potholes as well.
When I purchased the car it was already lowered w/Bilstein shocks but I'm not sure about the springs. I'm running 19x8.5 31et and 19x9.5 31et. 245/35/19 and 275/30/19. Ride is pretty much the same with the 17in, maybe a little bit rougher but not really that noticeable.
The last picture is the left wheel is a 18x11 w/ a 295/30-18 vs the right wheel a 18x9.5 w/ a 275/30- 19.
The last picture is the left wheel is a 18x11 w/ a 295/30-18 vs the right wheel a 18x9.5 w/ a 275/30- 19.
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