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Old 03-10-09, 11:09 AM
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Default 18" aftermarket wheels on 2IS?

Ive searched and searched and I know there is a post out there with pics....but for the life of me I cant find it. If anyone knows of it please point me in the right direction....or please post pics of 2IS's with aftermarket 18"s. Thx in advance!
Old 03-10-09, 11:10 AM
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why would u want 18's? go for 19 at least or 20
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I love posting the only good pic I have of my car over and over again lol.

18" baby.

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Old 03-10-09, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by mikez
I love posting the only good pic I have of my car over and over again lol.

18" baby.

We have the same exact color... Our color is rare i think! But danm your car is very shiny.. How did you manage?
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Its photoshop, I just adjust the shadows and highlights to be more enhanced

But if you wash it and put a few layer of wax down it is just as shiny under the right light
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Originally Posted by mikez
But if you wash it...
ROFL... hahahaha
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Originally Posted by L-S-D
why would u want 18's? go for 19 at least or 20
Just one persons perspective- but 18s will offer lighter, better performing, wheels...

I never put anything on my car that makes it -slower- like 20s would.

Not to mention, if you've no plans to lower the car, 18s will look better too. 20s would look ridiculous at stock ride height (or even sport suspension ride height)
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good thread. i would like to see the options i have as far as 18s. i like that they are lighter, cheaper, and can use the oem tires. toe has some sick black work emotion kai and javy had some other 18 inch works too. id like to see some 18 inch tracer fs01 wheels
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Old 03-10-09, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by redline201
good thread. i would like to see the options i have as far as 18s. i like that they are lighter, cheaper, and can use the oem tires. toe has some sick black work emotion kai and javy had some other 18 inch works too. id like to see some 18 inch tracer fs01 wheels
As for pricing, the cost difference between most 18" and 19" wheels is negligible.

Also, saying that a wheel is lighter just becuase its 18" vs 19" is incorrect. 19" forged wheels will be substantially lighter than any cast 18" wheel.
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Here is a perfect example.




Application IS250 & IS350 Only_______________________

Wheel Size Front: 19 x 8” Rear: 19 x 9”

Offset Front & Rear 40mm

Material Forged T6061-T6 aluminum

F-Sport Wheel Weight Front: 20.5 lbs Rear: 21.5 lbs.

OE 18” Wheel Weight Front: 26.0 lbs Rear: 26.5 lbs

Center Cap Aluminum skin with embossed F-Sport logo

painted to match wheel finish___________

Recommended Tire Size Front Michelin Pilot Sport 225/35ZR19 88Y

Recommended Tire Size Rear Michelin Pilot Sport 255/35ZR19 96Y
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Originally Posted by nicholasg
As for pricing, the cost difference between most 18" and 19" wheels is negligible.

Also, saying that a wheel is lighter just because its 18" vs 19" is incorrect. 19" forged wheels will be substantially lighter than any cast 18" wheel.
i mean a 18 inch work vsxx is lighter than a 19 inch work vsxx

im not comparing apples to oranges

and when your dealing with high end forged wheels like volk and work i think the price difference between 18s and 19s is something to consider. At least in my case.

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Thanks for the responses guys. More pics would be greatly appreciated. The reasoning for my wanting 18's VS +1 or +2 OEM size is simply cost. I recently had to replace my tires so the current ones are fine and I would rather not drop additional cash on new tires yet again. Also, cost overall is a big factor as I am funding my fiance and I's wedding (2 weeks away...YAY!). So ya....with the economy the way it is I would like to alter the look of my IS a bit without dropping too much cash. I also want to get springs and a Tanabe exhaust so that's more money I'll need to spend. Regardless I thank you all again and please pour in more pics of 18's on 2IS's.
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Originally Posted by badx33
heres mine..


Looks gorgeous man! What's the offset on those? What springs/coilovers you running?
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Originally Posted by mikez
I love posting the only good pic I have of my car over and over again lol.

18" baby.



Nice man! Great choice of car color...lol That pic HDR?


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