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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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What do you guys think about these?

1.) TSW Nardo

2.) Ace Alloy Executive

3.) TSW Cadwell

4.) TSW Jarama
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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All look nice but TSW offsets are very conservative for Lexus. That's the only thing that kept me from getting a set for wifey's car cause their quality is good and durability is good.
I've seen the Executive with the windows painted black and it's really hot.
The best looking to me is the Cadwell. I wanted that wheel just didn't want the stock-like offsets.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Ice350
All look nice but TSW offsets are very conservative for Lexus. That's the only thing that kept me from getting a set for wifey's car cause their quality is good and durability is good.
I've seen the Executive with the windows painted black and it's really hot.
The best looking to me is the Cadwell. I wanted that wheel just didn't want the stock-like offsets.
So did you vote...perhaps I should added a neither option...oh well too late :-).
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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Would love to see these rims on a 3gen GS



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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by passnu2
Would love to see these rims on a 3gen GS



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$4000.00 for some darn wheels...not in my life time bro!!!!!
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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Tell us how you really feel! WHew....
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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Almost did the TSW Jaramas myself,but like Ice350 said, wrong offsets.
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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To be totally honest I would keep looking.
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Of those you listed, I like the Cadwell. But as I posted before, I kind of like the five spoke design over 10 etc. I also like wheels that have open lug and am not a fan of the plastic covers. I had Ace Trends prior to my current set up and I loved the look but the quality of the chrome was not that good. In less than 2 years I had pitting and flaking (on the inside) of the chrome. Even though it is in a covered garage and I only drive the car about 4k a year, it didn't last very long.
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Ice350
All look nice but TSW offsets are very conservative for Lexus. That's the only thing that kept me from getting a set for wifey's car cause their quality is good and durability is good.
I've seen the Executive with the windows painted black and it's really hot.
The best looking to me is the Cadwell. I wanted that wheel just didn't want the stock-like offsets.
The offsets on my rears were enough to cause rubbing with a new brand tire being used. the front is conservative but the rear is decent. I have had 2 sets of TSW wheels and have had nothing but luck with them. I actually bought the second set after having issues with asanti wheels. I has a set of TSW catalunyas on my G35 and loved them so I decided to go back to them when I had issues with the initial set on my G35
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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Thanks for all the feedback. I have decided to go with the Nardo Gunmetal TSW 20in wheels. The offset will be fine for me as I am new to the game. I appreciate to honest comments and suggestions given.
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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Hey guys,

First question on this forum

Also checking out these TSW rims and had some offset questions.

Does anyone know if a 20x10 +35 can fit in the back of a GS350 with a shaved fender? I'm looking to put a 275/30/20 on it.

Also in the front... a 20x8.5 +20 is just absurd right? They only have 2 choices... +20 or +40. With the +40 I'll be looking to run a 5-7mm spacer. 245/30/20 tire for the front.

I also have the choice to run 19"s... which seems very attractive as the vortex wheel i'm looking at has no lip and the 19" looks like a 20".

With the 19"... I will need to run 19x8 and 19x9.5 vs. 20x8.5 and 20x10. The offsets and tire choices seem to match out better on the 19's too +20/+35. Will I be able to do 19x8 +20 in the front? (rear is +35 so with a 9.5" which should be fine) Tires will be 245/35/19 and 275/30/19

Thanks for the replies.

-Calvin

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I am biased because I have the Ace Alloy and love them.
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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I think the new TSW line for 2010 looks amazing. You can see adds in any and every tuner magazine right now.
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