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Old May 28, 2015 | 06:28 PM
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I have a 15 Lexus Is 250 f sport AWD. Its currently lowered on Rrs Down Springs.
Wanting to get wheels? Any Suggestions? I really like the Velgen Vmb5s. Think of going with 19x9 et 35 all around with Hankook V12 245/35/19. Any suggestion would help.

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No issues with that setup.

Gun Metal?

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No issues with that setup.

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Yes, but not sure if i should powder coat them black,since i have black mirrors and handles. thoughts?
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Yes, but not sure if i should powder coat them black,since i have black mirrors and handles. thoughts?
I feel it would look more awesome in black, as the gunmetal here looks more like a dark grey - do it

Wait... this is assuming you have a white car and the crafted line for the black mirrors/door handles?


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I feel it would look more awesome in black, as the gunmetal here looks more like a dark grey - do it

Wait... this is assuming you have a white car and the crafted line for the black mirrors/door handles?

Yes, I have the Crafted Line!! Probably will be the first with Velgens on a crafted line! Yeah I think im going to powder coat it black.
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Originally Posted by etai9
Hello

I have a 15 Lexus Is 250 f sport AWD. Its currently lowered on Rrs Down Springs.
Wanting to get wheels? Any Suggestions? I really like the Velgen Vmb5s. Think of going with 19x9 et 35 all around with Hankook V12 245/35/19. Any suggestion would help.
I'm also considering these. I posted these and 3 other options you might be interested in in the my thread called Seeking Opinions....I'm not sure how to directly link to it. Go check it out and comment!
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Question everyone: With the 245/35/19 tire, will i be rubbing? Or should I go with a 235/35/19?
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Originally Posted by etai9
Question everyone: With the 245/35/19 tire, will i be rubbing? Or should I go with a 235/35/19?
I'm assuming you're going to use that size for the front right? if you're going to lower your car, 235/35 would be the way to go if you don't want to modify your wheel well or fender.
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Here's a 3is on rsr downs with 245-35-19 and 275.30-19 , it rub a list bit on dips , but the tires were switched to 265-30-19 no rubbing at all. You can run the 235-35- , just think its a little stretched , but it will work.








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Originally Posted by etai9
Yes, but not sure if i should powder coat them black,since i have black mirrors and handles. thoughts?
Also, there is no need to powder coat them. We now offer satin Black as a standard finish in 20s only
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Also, there is no need to powder coat them. We now offer satin Black as a standard finish in 20s only
But he said he wanted them in 19". Do you offer satin black in 19" as a special order option? I'm thinking about these as well... As much as I would like to throw a 20" wheel on my car for looks, I drive my cars pretty hard and it wouldn't be practical.
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Does nobody have a 3is AWD with 19x9 et 35 with 245/35/19 to tell me if they rub or if ill need fender work? Tires would be Hankook Ventus v12 Evos! Really need to get the setup perfect before ordering, this car is my DD.
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Hi everyone! Need help!!



I have a 3is Awd, Currently on Rsr down springs. Looking to get Velgen Vmb5. I want a run 19x9 et 35 all around with a hankook v12 evo 245/35/19. Would this work? Would it rub? This is my daily!
Any suggestions would be great!
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Front: Results

Rear: Results

This is comparing a stock 3is RWD Wheel and tire offset. I'm not sure what the AWD specs are, but feel free to plug them into the calculator and see.

I'm guessing the fitment will be very close to rubbing. The front setup seems very tight with those 245's.
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Crafted Line nice
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