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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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Thumbs up AMG Wheels on an IS???

Ok, I got this idea today from Seeing Mike Burroghs 3 series on stanceworks. Hes got some really clean AMG mono's on his ride & that made me start to wonder...What would thoes look like on my IS????

Who dosent like the VIP look? I mean look at this!



By the way, this is my IS



I found a set of these for $600...for now, this is about all i can afford (without going CHEAP & CHEESY) Throw on some wobble bolts & boom!

My question to you is...whats the STRANGEST setup you have seen on a Lexus...that works?

Ive seen Advans on BMW's plenty...so why not the other way around?

Ill keep you posted on progress & what I finally decide on doing...Its hard trying to Mod cars on a Radio DJ Salary...But Ill manage!

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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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what are wobble bolts?
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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lol those wheels look similar to the stock IS wheels. I believe that the bolt pattern is different also.
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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the bolt pattern is different, and unless you are slammed as **** with crazy fitment AMG wheels on the IS would look odd. (but thats just me)
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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I don't see what you mean by the VIP look, but I would not do AMG wheels on the IS. Or any other make wheels on a Lexus.
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Please, if you're gonna get those wheels, at least get adapters, not wobble bolts....
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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The car might be VIP status, but the wheels are definitely not VIP. Actually, that particular model wouldnt even be considered VIP platform. Sorry, might want to do more research on what VIP really is...
Bolt pattern on the Mercedes is 120x5. The IS300 is 114.3x5. So unless your going to buy adapters to make them work, I would save your money and buy Advans
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by IS3_FTW
save your money and buy Advans
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by jadu
what are wobble bolts?
wobble bolts let you adjust for different bolt pattern

i wouldnt trust them

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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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LOL @ this thread.

Don't buy those just because there cheap...I rather have OEMs imo.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by sway162
LOL @ this thread.

Don't buy those just because there cheap...I rather have OEMs imo.
I would listen to everyone here.

Nice new signature sway
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by kingluis6
I would listen to everyone here.

Nice new signature sway
Thanks brother...courtesy of lllllll! You still looking for a Sportcross? About to send you a PM.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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not really all that bad azz. They're ok, but not worth the work!
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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i wouldnt risk it for some amg wheels.... i rather buy a different set of wheels that match the IS bolt pattern
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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I'll tell you what bro... I'll help you out... I will trade you the 20" Diablo Wishbones that came with my car for your stock rims/tires... closer to VIP
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