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Wassup guys! Please help. I want to buy kiwami wheels, but I dont know what size to buy. I want the max size, but dont want to shave the fenders. So how about 19 9,5j +38 front and 19 10,5j +32 rear? Will they touch the front supports or suspension parts? I have stock suspensions, but have RSR ti2000 springs. Tires 245/40 19, 275/35 19
Hi
thank u so much
this is very informative.
I saw that u r running19x9.5 in the front with 4mm spacer. What wheels r u running on and is there a significance differences between stock wheels and ur 19x9.5 wheel ride quality?
is ur GS AWD?
yes i am AWD. the only reason im running a 4mm spacer is because the wheels did not clear my front brake calipers... i believe the wheels are medium disc setup. the wheels are ZEDD SL5.
as far as ride comfort... its definitely bumpier and i can feel alot of the road. the price you pay when you want to go big wheels and small tires lol. i couldn't tell you how much of a significance there is because i never had my stock wheels on with my coilovers but if i were to say, it would be that the bumps and potholes are more "Crucial" than on stock wheels.
are you lowered at all? I cant imagine it making any noticeable changes since aren't 08+ OEM rims 18x8?
Not lowered, but I have 9" wide wheels that I'm putting on.
Originally Posted by Kuleaze
I think you're mixing up the numbers. The difference between 245 and 255 is the width. If you're looking for sidewall for cushion, then you want to focus on the second number. Go from a 40 to a 45. That will give you a higher sidewall and better comfort.
I have my OEM (winter) wheels on now and I'm running 245/40/18 all the way around and they're comfortable. I don't think you have to go any higher than 40 for the sidewall. Width isn't going to give you any more comfort one way or the other (245 vs 255). The only other thing you can do is buy a tire manufactured for comfort. I can't suggest any though. I used Continental PureContact ECO+ and I like them.. Hope that helps...
I know what the numbers of tires mean, but you can "cheat" more sidewall by going with a wider tire. I did this on my IS because the suggested tire size for the 19's left the lips exposed too much - the rubber band look if you will. Going a size up in the width made it appear that I went a size up in height. It rides a tad better and the lips aren't getting beat up like they were. I do get some rubbing on huge bumps or locking the wheel to either side, but nothing that I experience on a regular basis during typical driving.
Found some pics - not totally zoomed in on the wheels but you can see the difference.
225s:
I know it's probably posted in here but what is the widest wheel I'm able to run in the front of the GS I would really like to go 20 x 10 all the way around since I'm awd and like the concave look all around also if I can run 10 in the front at what offset would I have to be at? Thanks in advance for the help guys I don't care if I have to roll or shave fenders also lowered on coilovers. I know vossen has a GS that is 10.5 all around but they don't tell the offsets or if any mods were needed to make them fit
I'm ordering wheels this week so need help fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ������
Last edited by jeatherton; Mar 24, 2015 at 07:29 AM.
I also have a question. Im going to purchase some 20 inch wheels that are 8.5 and 9.5. I have an 2008 awd. What size tire should I go with that would be close in diameter and won't rub. Thanks in advance. Also I do not plan on lowering it. (Will probably just buy an rwd LS or A7 in a couple years.
I also have a question. Im going to purchase some 20 inch wheels that are 8.5 and 9.5. I have an 2008 awd. What size tire should I go with that would be close in diameter and won't rub. Thanks in advance. Also I do not plan on lowering it. (Will probably just buy an rwd LS or A7 in a couple years.
F-Sport Sway Bars, Megan Racing LP series coilovers, Megan Racing Roof Spolier, De-badged, 20% 3M Tint, Painted Calipers, Exhaust Tips.
Nice! I wish I could afford vossens. Aldo kinda wish I had gotten black instead of Verdigris Mica. But I think once I put some wheels on her it'll be like night and day.
Thank! I'm not an expert on tires at all. Lol. Do you think that's enough meat for cleveland ohio streets? With all the pot holes.
Random, did you guys know Amazon sell tires? Pretty good pricing also.
I listed my preference for your rim width, it's crucial to keep overall diameters close when running staggered on AWD. Road conditions and potholes are your judgment. Yes, amazon does have decent tire prices.
You can also run:
225/35-20 and 265/30-20
235/35-20 and 275/30-20
All depending on offsets.
I listed my preference for your rim width, it's crucial to keep overall diameters close when running staggered on AWD. Road conditions and potholes are your judgment. Yes, amazon does have decent tire prices.
You can also run:
225/35-20 and 265/30-20
235/35-20 and 275/30-20
All depending on offsets.
Nice! I wish I could afford vossens. Aldo kinda wish I had gotten black instead of Verdigris Mica. But I think once I put some wheels on her it'll be like night and day.
They are very similar to Vossens but not Vossens. They are Concavo.
Wheels can make it look like a whole different car! GL
Nice! I wish I could afford vossens. Aldo kinda wish I had gotten black instead of Verdigris Mica. But I think once I put some wheels on her it'll be like night and day.
aren't Vossens cheap? Their all mono so I cant imagine them being much more then 1500-1900 new.
Hey peeps... I've been always coming in here checking out and enjoy looking at all the GS vip's.
i had my 06 GS300 since 2010, bought it used at abt 90k miles, freaking love it!
love the smoothness of ride and all, and the elegant power of the V6 3.0L, NA engine.
Small Mods i Did, and not losing the comfort, all in all, less than $6k spent !!!
Rohana RC10 20x9.5 / 20x10
Continental Extremecontact DWS tire: 20/35/245 --- 20/35/265
Tein Lowering spring 1.8" FR, 1.5" RR
DC Sports Short Ram Intake System
F Type Exhaust tip
Sarona Body Kits
Sarona Rear Roof Spolier
GTA AUX and iPhone Car Kit
Blacked out emblem/badge
Plasti-Dip Headlight Eye Lids
Lexus Emblem Plate behind Lower Grille
Lextasy Fully Chrome Grille
6000k HID Beam and Fog
6000k LED Daytime Running Lights
Junction VIP Neck Pads
