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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 06:58 AM
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What do you guys suggest for a set of wheels that:

a. Clear LS400 Brakes
b. Are conservative offsets so I don't have to stretch tires
c. Don't look too terribly ugly
d. I can drive 1000+ miles on a road trip and not have to worry about massive camber wear or realigning the car.
e. Are cost effective

I can only think of.... Supra TT wheels, G35/350z Wheels, and thats it... Other suggestions, whether its some cheapo cheap wheels, or what are more than welcome. 17's preferred though.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 07:11 AM
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I think Mustang wheels would work...
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 07:52 AM
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You can go with GS430 rims or G35 rims. I love my g35 18's perfect fit. GS rims could use spacers to be more flush.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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Those G35 wheels look real good on an SC.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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@1SICSC4 is that the stock ride height ?
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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Mustang wheels are cool but I think they're a little to low offset for being wide... 18x9 +24 and 18x10.5 +20 ish?

Do GS430 wheels clear LS400 brakes?
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How cheap is cheap? Rota p45r. Can be had for less than 1g new. It will clear big brakes. It has a nice concave design. 18"x 9.5". Different offsets are offered. lowest is +20.
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Originally Posted by lemmiewink
How cheap is cheap? Rota p45r. Can be had for less than 1g new. It will clear big brakes. It has a nice concave design. 18"x 9.5". Different offsets are offered. lowest is +20.
like 5-700 used-cheap.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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MB battles would be a pretty good choice.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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p45r. Ugh, looks ghastly with the stock suspension though. Focus on the style and fitment.

These are probably +20.

MB Battles..

Looks good to me.



Motegi touges. Couldn't find one on an sc, but these are pretty cheap and look decent as well.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 718murdoc
@1SICSC4 is that the stock ride height ?
Yes sir. I know it needs to be dropped.
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Originally Posted by CP_Ree
like 5-700 used-cheap.
My GS430 rims cost me $150 with tires and the G35's were $300 with tires. Got to love craigslist.
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Originally Posted by CP_Ree
What do you guys suggest for a set of wheels that:

a. Clear LS400 Brakes
b. Are conservative offsets so I don't have to stretch tires
c. Don't look too terribly ugly
d. I can drive 1000+ miles on a road trip and not have to worry about massive camber wear or realigning the car.
e. Are cost effective

I can only think of.... Supra TT wheels, G35/350z Wheels, and thats it... Other suggestions, whether its some cheapo cheap wheels, or what are more than welcome. 17's preferred though.
The end all wheels to me are the ISX50 rims.

a. Yes they clear LSBBK
b. Very conservative so no stretched tires at all.
c. I think they are a very nice and simple design. Heck if you want you can paint them whatever color you want to change them up a bit if you don't like the color but the design IMO is just right for the SC.
d. Bolt right up to the car with no alignment or camber issues whatsoever. Plus if you got the connections tires are dirt cheap for these rims.
e. Will run you only 500 with tires included so you will not find anything better that adheres to your above requirements.

On to pics of the ISX50 rims on my car before I stepped up to 20's....


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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by P.R.S.22
The end all wheels to me are the ISX50 rims.

a. Yes they clear LSBBK
b. Very conservative so no stretched tires at all.
c. I think they are a very nice and simple design. Heck if you want you can paint them whatever color you want to change them up a bit if you don't like the color but the design IMO is just right for the SC.
d. Bolt right up to the car with no alignment or camber issues whatsoever. Plus if you got the connections tires are dirt cheap for these rims.
e. Will run you only 500 with tires included so you will not find anything better that adheres to your above requirements.

On to pics of the ISX50 rims on my car before I stepped up to 20's....



If you liked the rims so much why did you go to 20's? LOL. Sorry man just giving you a hard time because the Yankees suck. I do love the new rims.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICSC4
If you liked the rims so much why did you go to 20's? LOL. Sorry man just giving you a hard time because the Yankees suck. I do love the new rims.
In all honesty....it was peer pressure Haha....but for real it was time for me to step it up since no one in tampa is rockin the 20's on an SC and I got a great deal for them.

Just remember Matt....who is in first place in the american league east????
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