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Old 02-26-06, 12:55 PM
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Default Wheels IS350 ?

Whats your best choices for a set of lightweight / maybe forged wheels for the IS350 for better performance maybe with stock tires ? I was thinking maybe OZ Superleggara, or even Maybe BBS CH ? What you think let me know and why ? Thanks.........Any pics with these wheels on anyone's car ? Open to options !
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Default Is350 ??? (what lightweight wheels should I get? Oh & what engine mods should I get?)

I'm thinking about buying a IS350. I was curious which options for a set of lightweight wheels with stock tires (maybe) would you guys consider best ? Which mods would you say are a must get ? Thanks in advance !!! Engine mods is what i was asking about !

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lot of performance mods are sort of unconfirmed, some of the intakes arent making that good of a power gain, only short rams exist, no cold air systems, the stock system is actually more of a cold air system than the aftermarket. Havent had much verification of exhaust system gains. If you get a navigation system with mark levinson you can do the mod so the car lets you watch DVD movies with the car moving rather than only with the parking brake on.
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I am not sure if there is a must get mod out there it really depends on how you want to mod your car. We are still waiting on springs and exhuast to come they are currently being produced.


As far as a must get option in my opinion NAV is a must and ML is a good plus.
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SSR makes a bunch of lightweight wheels. SSR Comps, GT1's and probably a few others.
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I know they make some nice light wheels not sure if i would put them on a IS thou. I was thinking maybe OZ's or BBS maybe........
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ssr's, oz and bbs are all great brands and i woudl rate the more or less equally. i guess now its up to you on which one looks the best.
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Volks go on anything. Pay attention to your tire weight as well. Michelin Pilot sports are pretty light, so ae dunlop SP Sport 9000(Though, I dont care for the dunlops)
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Which would you pick and why ? Let me know........Not sure but i was thinking BBS CH maybe or OZ superleggara not sure in silver maybe car color would make a difference as well........ Any clue what the stock wheels weigh in at ?
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Volk, Work, and Advan are all superb wheels.
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Default Wheels !

I know all good companies which wheel thou that is nice and light ?
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try tirerack to view specs of BBS wheels. i like RS-GT wheels. i think they are considered light wheels, but they are expensive. I also like their LM wheels.
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Yup those are great but i think too pricey i would rather go maybe with volks !
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I found a few i really like but i don't know if you can get them for the is ? One wheels is a wedssport TC-005, roja r2-5, motegi traklite seem nice, weds bavaria 2, shuk w21 and bs1, these pretty nice and are lightweigt....
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Default Wheels !

Can we make this a sticky for wheels for the is350 ???


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