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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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Default Need help deciding on wheels.

Long story short my wheels were ruined by the tire shop while trying to mount the tires. They reimbursed me for the wheels and now im on the hunt for new wheels again.

Old Wheels & tires:

19 x 10.5 +30 R
19 x 9.5 +30 F

275/30/19 R
235/35/19 F


The old wheels did not clear my front brakes. I had made a thread regarding the issue and was informed that i needed a high disc wheels. Now that i have an option to do it all over again, i would like to avoid spacers. I understand that extended studs maybe required but no spacers if at all possible. I am keeping my tires since their brand new.

Im open to any and all opinions. I just cant figure out what color wheel would go well with GFM.

Currently lowered on BC Coils with 1 finger gap riding my stockies.

Your input is appreciated.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 04:30 AM
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Need for info on what type of wheel you are interested in, unless you want us to build your car for you.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 10:12 AM
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Im open to all opinion. I'm just having a hard time finding a wheel design/color to go with .
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 01:33 PM
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You have to give some direction or we will not be able to effectively help you.
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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ok well i had the varrstoen es 2.2.2. i would deffinitely buy them again but the front brakes didnt clear. Ive been informed of getting them in a +12 offset which is extremely aggressive. Has to be a high disc wheel.

More research shows that 19x9.5 +22 will clear the is350 brakes but thats extremely aggressive. it will definitely require fender tab relocation along with roll/pull. As it sits only my rears are rolled pulled.

i looked into vossens but i couldnt get my head around it. I like the varrstoen for the design factor.

Maybe a silver wheel, 5 spoke, im looking for close to flush.

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Vossen makes a nice wheel and they are reasonable priced. They can help you with the fitment. I would get in touch with Kris at Gotoracingonline.com I will make sure you get the right fitment for your car rather than a wheel and make it fit after you buy it.
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Do you want deep dish wheels? Step lip? Concave?

Sounds like you want something aggressive so I would maybe look into Work Vs-XX or Volk TE37s?

Vossen doesnt make fitments that aggressive (at least not for our cars) and you said you dont want to run spacers.

I know that k3projekt makes a nice 5 spoke and is aggressive

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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BernieIS
Vossen makes a nice wheel and they are reasonable priced. They can help you with the fitment. I would get in touch with Kris at Gotoracingonline.com I will make sure you get the right fitment for your car rather than a wheel and make it fit after you buy it.
Ill definitely get in touch and checkout my options. Thank you sir.

Originally Posted by bob4256
Do you want deep dish wheels? Step lip? Concave?

Sounds like you want something aggressive so I would maybe look into Work Vs-XX or Volk TE37s?

Vossen doesnt make fitments that aggressive (at least not for our cars) and you said you dont want to run spacers.

I know that k3projekt makes a nice 5 spoke and is aggressive
I like that wheel, comparing it to the te37 this wheel shows too much of the barrel. I hate comparing the te37 to other wheels but since i had the varrstoen rep es 2.2.2, im using it as my basis for comparison.

i want a lip but nothing crazy, prefer concave and if i can get a step lip even better.

Once again thank your for your help.
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