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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 06:34 AM
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This is the AWD wheel thread as it is hard to go in and find AWD builds in the 4th Gen GS Aftermarket Wheel Thread. Please post a Picture along with specs to include wheels size's, tire sizes, Suspension and even Camber numbers.
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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 03:40 AM
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i have a set of 19x8.5 work meister m1r’s that i bought last hear and never used. im trying to sell them but if i choose to use them ill definitely add them in here .
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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by GSRockstar
i have a set of 19x8.5 work meister m1r’s that i bought last hear and never used. im trying to sell them but if i choose to use them ill definitely add them in here .
Post up a pic.
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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 12:10 PM
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2015 F sport AWD FBO & SC on RSR superdown with Vossen VFS1 20x9 35, 20X10 45
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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 04:48 PM
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13' AWD on Tanabe NF210. It's on Ambit Wheels 20x9 +32 squared
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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ELITEGSF
Post up a pic.
you wanna just straight up see the wheels? lol they dont have tires or anything, still sitting in the packaging in the boxes
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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 08:44 PM
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13' AWD on Tanabe NF210. It's on Ambit Wheels 20x9 +32 squared
How do you like the quality on the wheels and which tire size did you go with? I’m worried about potholes in NYC. Are you happy with the size and offset you have? My GS is AWD so I’ll probably end up going with a squared setup. I assume no rubbing even with the springs?
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Originally Posted by rtalnique
How do you like the quality on the wheels and which tire size did you go with? I’m worried about potholes in NYC. Are you happy with the size and offset you have? My GS is AWD so I’ll probably end up going with a squared setup. I assume no rubbing even with the springs?
I am running 235/30/20, has a small bit of stretch. It sits almost completely flush, but I do want to add a spacer to make it to my liking.
No issues with the wheel quality. Pretty good so far. 3/4 wheels have curb rashes though. And I started to get some vibrations at around 75 mph, most likely due to a small bent rim or just need to rebalance the wheels. And no rubbing at all.
But no other issues with the wheels for the last 1.5 years.
I do worry about potholes with my wheel/tire set up though. I've hit many potholes and the wheel has held up pretty well until my most recent one. If potholes are your worry, don't run low-profile 20 in wheels.
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Originally Posted by Schimmy
I am running 235/30/20, has a small bit of stretch. It sits almost completely flush, but I do want to add a spacer to make it to my liking.
No issues with the wheel quality. Pretty good so far. 3/4 wheels have curb rashes though. And I started to get some vibrations at around 75 mph, most likely due to a small bent rim or just need to rebalance the wheels. And no rubbing at all.
But no other issues with the wheels for the last 1.5 years.
I do worry about potholes with my wheel/tire set up though. I've hit many potholes and the wheel has held up pretty well until my most recent one. If potholes are your worry, don't run low-profile 20 in wheels.
I was thinking about doing 20x9.5 +32 Squared on my girls 16 AWD. It will be on Airlift as well.
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Old Apr 19, 2019 | 10:40 AM
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WALD Japan recommends:

20x8.5 +33
20x9.5 +40 ... which is equivalent fitment to ~20x8.5 +15

Running a square size/offset will leave some wheel/fender gap on the table in the back .. the good news is, that's the perfect difference to just add an H&R 15+ Wheel Spacer in the rear.
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VIP modular VLs 20x9.5 +18 and 20x10.5 +28 Air lift with air force struts
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VIP modular VLs 20x9.5 +18 and 20x10.5 +28 Air lift with air force struts
Are you running any camber arms up front? Fender work to fit the fronts?
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Yes, for fronts I have Tdemand FUCA. I also rolled my fenders. For rears I went with Figs camber kit and an adjustable short link for camber. I also have toe arms.
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i installed 19x10+35 275/30 and 19x8.5+38 245/40 over the weekend, after 1 minute of driving the caution and awd system check light came out. when i compare the rolling diameter between the two, thats 4 1/2 difference which was the issue. needs to be under 3%. im going to get new wheels which will be 19x9.5+35 245/40 with 19x8.5+35 245/40
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19x9.5 +38 with 235/35 and 19x10.5 +20 with 265/30. Airtekk bags with accuair e-level management

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