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Old 06-17-11, 07:18 AM
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The 18 factory design wheel in chrome does it for me.
I have to agree.
Old 06-21-11, 07:09 AM
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One other question then, if I did go to 18's, what tyre size would I need to get? I have checked the calculators and generally the following seems to the best tyre fit to not affect the speedo too much.

Stock 17's run on 225/65. If I went an 18, then the calculations seem to suggest that I go with something like a 225/50 or possibly even a 245/45. Regarding looks as well as tyre life etc. what would you guys recommend for a tyre size if I went to 18's. I am thinking aftermarket wheels here, so I would be going 18 * 8's with an offset of 35 (as I believe these will fit without any dramas).
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Originally Posted by draco
One other question then, if I did go to 18's, what tyre size would I need to get? I have checked the calculators and generally the following seems to the best tyre fit to not affect the speedo too much.
235-55/VR18

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...ting=S&tab=All
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I wish I had gone with 245/55/18 instead of 235, no clearance problems, a bit better handling and looks.
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The hybrid wheels are best IMO. Followed by the 7 spokes. I'd love a set for my es300.

Hybrid:


Here's some wheels I picked up for my dad, since I was unable to find hybrid rims...
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Originally Posted by Carver
I wish I had gone with 245/55/18 instead of 235, no clearance problems, a bit better handling and looks.
Interestingly enough having a look at most tyre calculators, it would seem that the 245/55 would be better given that the speed difference between a 225/65 and 245/55 is about 0.3% whereas the difference between a 225/65 and 235/55 is greater, about 1%. If I get better looks, slightly better handling, and there's no clearance issues then heck I will go with the 245/55's.
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Where can I get a set of this style (7 spoke) RX wheels for my 2004 330?
Old 07-20-11, 09:44 AM
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Short answer, maybe the dealer. Try Fleabay.
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Originally Posted by mandyfig
Short answer, maybe the dealer. Try Fleabay.


You and your fleabay.......
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