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From: BC
They seem to be doing okay. Both tread patterns are similar and both seem to be gripping well. Didn't have a whole lot of choice unless I waited longer or spent a lot more. But so far I am happy with the route I went.
Taken with Iphone. TSW Sochi matte black 18x8 front and 18x9.5 rear. I'll post better pictures when I can. I had chrome wheels before but decided to change up the look. Blacked out emblems and window trim also. I really like the wheels and get compliments all the time. The wheels are rotary forged and weigh roughly 10-12 lbs. lighter per wheel. The car handles better and stops quicker. I was concerned about the front fitment clearing the calipers but I called TSW and they verified they would fit. I got to the tire shop and they did fit but barely! The fronts don't have much concave but the rears have a nice concave to them. Overall I am pleased with my new wheels.
Last edited by jbone29; Jun 20, 2014 at 06:04 AM.
Taken with Iphone. TSW Sochi matte black 18x8 front and 18x9.5 rear. I'll post better pictures when I can. I had chrome wheels before but decided to change up the look. Blacked out emblems and window trim also. I really like the wheels and get compliments all the time. The wheels are rotary forged and weigh roughly 10-12 lbs. lighter per wheel. The car handles better and stops quicker. I was concerned about the front fitment clearing the calipers but I called TSW and they verified they would fit. I got to the tire shop and they did fit but barely! The fronts don't have much concave but the rears have a nice concave to them. Overall I am pleased with my new wheels.
, if you don't mind can I ask how much these wheels cost? Where to buy and how much weight are they each? Thanks
I bought them from SD Wheel Corp, you can find them on Ebay. If you call them ask for Joel, he helped me out with everything. Wheels weigh (18") roughly 18 pounds per wheel. Cost was just a bit over $1,000.
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From: Amman
may i ask if the pictures you posted where when you had the 45 profile tires fitted?
Last edited by MarioIS; Jun 20, 2014 at 02:04 PM.
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If i remember correctly, 18x8 35 offset front and 18x9.5 40 offset rear which was recommended by Paul from Need4Speed. I want the wheels to look flush. No rubbing even lower with Eibach Pro Kit, no modifications, no tab relocation required.
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Looks much better now with the proper tire size. I think it would look better with a 35 series in the rear, but I wanted to have stock sizes to minimize any sort of issues regarding the speedo and traction control.
I will post some updated pics with the new tires eventually.
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Taken with Iphone. TSW Sochi matte black 18x8 front and 18x9.5 rear. I'll post better pictures when I can. I had chrome wheels before but decided to change up the look. Blacked out emblems and window trim also. I really like the wheels and get compliments all the time. The wheels are rotary forged and weigh roughly 10-12 lbs. lighter per wheel. The car handles better and stops quicker. I was concerned about the front fitment clearing the calipers but I called TSW and they verified they would fit. I got to the tire shop and they did fit but barely! The fronts don't have much concave but the rears have a nice concave to them. Overall I am pleased with my new wheels.
What offset did you get? This is what I'm thinking:
18 x 8 5/114.3 35 mm
18 x 9.5 5/114.3 40 mm
Are you lowered and any rubbing?
What tire size?