soarer479

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ok i need some opinions on these rims for my sc and also since im retarded when it comes to rims what offset do i need for my car?? i think im getting 18's 8.5 in the front and 9.5 in the rear

97SC300

Those rims would do quite nicely, but dont forget to upgrade the brakes! or make sure they will clear your calipers if you ever do want to get some brake upgrades.

Ice350

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They look pretty good to me. What kind are they?

soarer479

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they are the stern st-2 touring sport and they are actually good looking and not that expensive for the 18's but i still need to know what offset i need to get ...? i wanna order them today

CleanSC

Beware of cheap wheels! BEWARE.

We already discussed these in this thread:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=137945

Hope this helps you in the right direction. And a search would have brought it up.

soarer479

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ahh yes i remember this thread and forgot that these are the same wheels also forgot to search ....
i liked those wheels too. too bad they suck any suggestions on some other wheels that possibly look similar but are of better quality??

thanks for the help

2jzsc3

Stern = cheap, but
HRE 547R = buts lots of $$$

silversprucesc3

Evo's are decent quality and great price...many on Ebay... ADR's are decent.. many of my peeps in NYC run them and they hold up well to potholes.. I am not sure of their triple chrome plating longevity..
Enkei's are decent and I know personally that the chrome is strong.. and the price is right...
Search fleabay for those...

plex

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well its all on you. in the end its ur money ur car. i did see these rims in person on a 350z in 19's they looked very nice,as far as reliability and stuff im not sure.

Ice350

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Tell us what your budget is.....may be able to make recommendations in your price range.
BTW, if you like the Stern Wheels I say go for it. I'm sure they will come with a warranty. Don't let people intimidate you into spending more than you want. I have high end wheels that I really like but they have their own situations to deal with. You have to baby the polished lips to keep them in decent condition. One piece chrome wheels are the easiest wheels to care for. Clean with Dawn and regular car wax 2 times a year. Multi-piece wheels are high maintenance.

Johnny3

I've got the IS 300 17" on my SC, look pretty good, better handling than the OEM 16's, did not notice any change in ride quality, I'll try to post picture with this reply. we'll see if it works.

soarer479

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as it is now ive got a little over a grand to spend but if i could sell a few things i need to get rid of id have close to 2 grand but ive been trying to sell for a long time ... i really wanted some volks but they are a little out of my price range after going through all of my engine stuff and the long wait from japan doesnt appeal to me either. so if you guys have suggestion with in the 1200 price range for some 18's that would be cool

and also if the stern wheels do come with a warrenty then ill probably get them just to see for myself

thanks for all the help

Technics

Make sure you hit D2 up. I know he carries some lower priced wheels that may fit your budget.

Ice350

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For my next car I'll be getting something cheap until I save up for what I really want. So far I think I'l get wheels by Carre. They are triple chrome plated and you can't beat that anywhere. They come staggered and cost $1500 for 19's. I didn't check the prices on the 18's.
If the Carre wheels look as good in person as they do in the pictures I may never get rid of them. Again, I have multi piece wheels and I say the whole thing is over rated. I really like my wheels but wouldn't make anyone feel it's some big deal to influence they do the same.

newyorksc

hey soarer, how much money are you about to drop for those wheels if you don't mind me asking?