F-sport wheels/tires
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simmsled, I forgot to ask you are your wheels and tires staggered or where they all the same size before you put the spacers on the car? Sorry to ask so many questions. My wheels are staggered.
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Thanks for posting that. I definitely will need some spacers as well. Looks amazing! I googled Adaptec Speedware but couldn't find those sizes. Any specific place to buy?
I like how the ISF wheels have less of a chrome look compared to my GSF. Is the ISF finish better or is it just my photos?
Anywho, beautiful ride. I love sticking with OEM as well. Your ride was one of my deciding factors in going with F Sport wheels. (Side question, did your trunk deck lip come with the car or did you install it? I've been wanting one.)
Front Tires: Rear Tires:
- Size: 235/40-19 - Size: 265/35-19
- Brand: Bridgestone Potenza - Brand: Bridgestone Potenza
- Model: RE050A - Model: RE050A
- Load Index: 96 - Load Index: 94
- Speed Index: Y - Speed Index: Y
I like how the ISF wheels have less of a chrome look compared to my GSF. Is the ISF finish better or is it just my photos?
Anywho, beautiful ride. I love sticking with OEM as well. Your ride was one of my deciding factors in going with F Sport wheels. (Side question, did your trunk deck lip come with the car or did you install it? I've been wanting one.)
Front Tires: Rear Tires:
- Size: 235/40-19 - Size: 265/35-19
- Brand: Bridgestone Potenza - Brand: Bridgestone Potenza
- Model: RE050A - Model: RE050A
- Load Index: 96 - Load Index: 94
- Speed Index: Y - Speed Index: Y
Their phone # is (775)-530-2483
As to the finish... must be the lighting and camera variation. I used my iPhone for those pics. After it gets warm out, I'm going to polish/wax the car and get some proper pics with my Leica.
My car did have the trunk lip from the factory.
Thanks for the love. This car is my daily driver, and its a perfect one for me. On a side note, if you haven't got the F Sport sway bars, get them . The sways, combined with a 'sport' tire and eventually some Hawk, Stoptech, or whatever brake pads really aide in bringing these cars to life.
Just make sure to get proper spacers, and install them properly. (Clean mating surfaces, proper torque, etc.)
Yeah, staggered. The IS-F wheels are 19x8 front, 19x9 rear. I have the stock IS-F tire sizes installed, which are 225/40 19 front and 255/35 19 rear. They are just one section width smaller than the tires on Vadimo's car. I'm on the Continental ExtremeContact DW. I LOVE THEM.
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perfect. I am just worried about how my factory 18's will look in the winter. I live in michigan and need to use the 18"s as snows. thanks again bud
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Our winters are hit/miss between 20 and 50 ish inches per winter. We are supposed to get 3 to 5 inches this weekend I think. Hah, and I already swapped out to summers.
My wife's car has winters on still, so if I need to go anywhere, I'll use her car.
I was born in South Bend, Indiana so I know how bad that lake effect gets! Hopefully you've got some good winter tires on the 18s.
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Did you ever have any issues with vibrations on the front axle? In specific when you let go of the accelerator pedal?
I made another thread. I was told that I should try getting spacers because it might be something with the front wheels?
I made another thread. I was told that I should try getting spacers because it might be something with the front wheels?
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Hey guys, im also looking to get these wheels on my '08 gs 450h and was wondering if you had any issues with the rear wheels not clearing without spacers. Im not wanting to use spacers and im hoping i wont notice much of a difference stance wise.
It looks like only the rears would be of concern due to the high offset (i.e. 60).
It looks like only the rears would be of concern due to the high offset (i.e. 60).
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