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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 04:25 PM
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How big of a rim can you go on a is250 awd... I wanna put bbs 19" 9.5 on.. Can I??
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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short version is "yes."

but... that's given that 1. you have the right offsets, and 2. the wheels clear the brake calipers.
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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What are the offsets? Are you doing 19x9.5 all around since its AWD?

May have to do a little fender work in the front, not 100% sure though....

Post up the offset and what tire size(s) you plan on running.
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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Thanks fornur help guys.. What imma do is just put some badass bbs's on instead of dropping it.. I've been seeing here if u drop a awd it starts the shakes so to eliminate that gap just go bigger.. What do u think
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 04:48 PM
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IMO, aftermarket wheels without a drop looks odd on the 2IS.
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by KillaIS250
IMO, aftermarket wheels without a drop looks odd on the 2IS.
I agree

I had 20x8s all around before.



I got 20x9 +35 and 20x10 +40 on the way


current set up
19 x 8.5 +38F & 19 x 9.5 +45R
dropped 1.25 on Megan springs. No rub. Fenders aren't modded either.


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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Donnf08
Thanks fornur help guys.. What imma do is just put some badass bbs's on instead of dropping it.. I've been seeing here if u drop a awd it starts the shakes so to eliminate that gap just go bigger.. What do u think
you CAN lower the ride height of the awd 2is and NOT get drivetrain issues.

and even though you could go with larger wheels, you'll need lower-profile tires to retain oem rolling diameter, which means you won't be eliminating any of that "gap".
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Donnf08
Thanks fornur help guys.. What imma do is just put some badass bbs's on instead of dropping it.. I've been seeing here if u drop a awd it starts the shakes so to eliminate that gap just go bigger.. What do u think
btw getting bigger rims will not eliminate the wheel gap, my car is dropped on springs no issues at all. I'm even running a staggered set up right now but as long as the overall diameter is the same or very close to stock you wont have any issues
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ROFL @ the wheelgap quote RDIS250AWD
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