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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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hey guys im planning to get new wheels for my is350 soon but i dont no which size to get? should i get the 18" or 19"?? which one will make my car look clean and lowered
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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NEITHER will actually lower your car. The only thing you can do to "lower" you car is to get and install springs or a full coil over suspension. Getting bigger rims than stock, will not lower your car.

If you were to get 19's, I would suggest getting some springs or coilovers with them. It might produce what you're looking for. As for getting the "clean" look, everyone has their own opinions on what is clean. If you like what you've done and think it's clean, then that's all that matters. You're the one that's going to be driving it 24/7. Good luck.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 08:25 AM
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19's for sure and get springs if you wanna lower than stock but dont wanna spend to much money. I think 18's with meaty tires dont work well.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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Plan on 19" wheels and modest lowering to do it right.

Otherwise just stick with OEM 18" wheels, IMO.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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^^^ +1 Go with 19's and then decide what drop is right for you.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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18" is plenty sooner or later you will hate 19" the ride is stiff they cost more the tires cost more & fewer to choose from more vulnerable to damage from potholes & curbs...
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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i would do 19s, if not keep the oem 18s....
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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+1 for 19's.....
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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definitely 19's.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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IMO the only way to pull off 18s is if your super low. ive seen some work emotion wheels look pretty nice on slammed isx50s.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 10:05 AM
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I love my 18s!

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...mooncakes.html

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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Wierdazndu
19's for sure and get springs if you wanna lower than stock but dont wanna spend to much money. I think 18's with meaty tires dont work well.
+1. . . but if you keep the meaty tires your ride wont be as rough . . .
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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get 19's and some springs or coils. Then your good to go!
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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19's. i've had 18's before, and just won't do it for our car. you won't regret going 19's. i didn't notice a ride quality difference either when i switched from 18's to 19's.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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18 = too small.
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