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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 08:52 AM
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Here are my new wheels. Not asking for praise or criticism. Just want to give you guys the info so you can see what fitments work and ideas.

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19x8 (all four)
+35 offset (all four)
235/35/19 (all four)
No rub in back
slight rub in front when reversing in full lock turn.
clears braks with 3 to 4 mm space.

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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 08:59 AM
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Do the lower profile tires degrade the ride quality much?
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 09:00 AM
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Um.... I just firgured that its 250.

But, Looks awesome!!
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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Do the lower profile tires degrade the ride quality much?
Actually can't tell much of a difference. just a slight bit harsher.
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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Now all you need to do is drop the car when a suspension comes out for it and you'll be set!!
By the way, the ISP wheels you had on the car before look really good too, I hope you didn't sell them because every now on then you can exchange them and have a different look when you want to....
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by trojanlawy
slight rub in front when reversing in full lock turn.
Is it rub against the plastic tab behind the front wheels closest to the driver and passenger? I have that rubbing issue and fixed it yesterday.
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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Is it rub against the plastic tab behind the front wheels closest to the driver and passenger? I have that rubbing issue and fixed it yesterday.
yeah, i think so. what was the fix?
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by trojanlawy
yeah, i think so. what was the fix?
I think the rubbing got nothing to do with the offset. It's more depend on your tire after martket diameter is bigger than the stock one. It rubs when you turn the wheel only even if you park, driving, or have a lot of people or not, if you driving straight then it's not gonna rub. Here is a pic of the area that is rub, I fixed the problem using a heatgun to heat that plastic area and used a clean tower to push it against the fender.
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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do you sell on ebay? someone has the same color is as you with those wheels for sale on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-AX...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by tim817
I think the rubbing got nothing to do with the offset. It's more depend on your tire after martket diameter is bigger than the stock one. It rubs when you turn the wheel only even if you park, driving, or have a lot of people or not, if you driving straight then it's not gonna rub. Here is a pic of the area that is rub, I fixed the problem using a heatgun to heat that plastic area and used a clean tower to push it against the fender.

thanks. i'll try that
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by CaThaFeR
do you sell on ebay? someone has the same color is as you with those wheels for sale on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-AX...QQcmdZViewItem
I actually bought from him. His name is Wilbur. Cool guy. he took some photos after the install at the Axis warehouse.
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by trojanlawy
I actually bought from him. His name is Wilbur. Cool guy. he took some photos after the install at the Axis warehouse.
aaah..very cool
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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I know you didn't ask for feedback, but i've gotta say those look really nice on your car. I have a black 350 and am in the market for some simple black 5 star rims with a polished or chrome lip. I was wanting more lip on the rear then the front though. I am still undecided if I want to go to 19s or get some really lightweight 17s. Perhaps some Motegi Traklights for example. I'm not sure if I want to get a set of 19s for pimping and 17s for racing or just stick to the racing aspect of this car.
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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T Lawy - Those are hot. Why didn't you go with the staggered offset? Does this setup have -/+ effect on your ride/cornering?
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 09:27 PM
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Am I'm the only one think that the wheels blend in too much with the car?
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