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Old 02-23-06, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by amy011079
Well I know it fills in the gap, but I meant the road clearance from the bottom of the car to the ground would look like a 4x4.
not really, 20s wont raise it up that much since his tires are thinner, check out the pics, car still looks low
Old 02-23-06, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisM910
you see thats what im looking for but i dont want to have a headach on my hands for that i just live with the gap with the 19 ands possibly lower it in the future
NOW your talking!!! I'm not sure about chrome, I've never shopped for chrome. I know as far as alloys and such go, axxis, work, volk, SSR, and some others are good but aren't very cheap. Chrome will be even pricey-er. How about price range? What are you looking to spend and I will help you do some research.
Old 02-23-06, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by amy011079
NOW your talking!!! I'm not sure about chrome, I've never shopped for chrome. I know as far as alloys and such go, axxis, work, volk, SSR, and some others are good but aren't very cheap. Chrome will be even pricey-er. How about price range? What are you looking to spend and I will help you do some research.
anywhere between 3000-6000 with tires
remeber i want to still keep it classy and luxsourious , or however you spell that word lol
Old 02-23-06, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
not really, 20s wont raise it up that much since his tires are thinner, check out the pics, car still looks low
Which also goes back to sacrificing ride quality in a BIG way, AND tires are going to be outrageous, AND wear and tear on those tires is going to be hell. I have 19s on my car and let me tell you what if I had known then what I know now I wouldn't have gotten 19s I would have gone with 18s max. I love my wheels, they look bad *** but it's just TOO expensive for tires that don't last more then 20k miles. And 19s are even cheaper then 20s. 20's look great but for what he wants to do, I think the 19s are his best bet.
Old 02-23-06, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisM910
anywhere between 3000-6000 with tires
remeber i want to still keep it classy and luxsourious , or however you spell that word lol
Awesome, well let me play around this afternoon and i will see what I can find for you. And you said you want a deep dish with lip right?
Old 02-23-06, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by amy011079
Awesome, well let me play around this afternoon and i will see what I can find for you. And you said you want a deep dish with lip right?
yeah and possibly staggered, if not thats not a big deal but definetly deep dish lip and chrome and classy, thank you
Old 02-23-06, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisM910
yeah and possibly staggered, if not thats not a big deal but definetly deep dish lip and chrome and classy, thank you
Hey it's not a problem, anything to help. I'm sure I can find some that are staggard too, no worries.
Old 02-23-06, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by amy011079
Hey it's not a problem, anything to help. I'm sure I can find some that are staggard too, no worries.
you are just too awesome thank you in advance and im excited to see what you come up with
Old 02-23-06, 12:12 PM
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gonna have to go with the general consensus on this one - 20's are just too damn big for this car - I'd be worried about damage to the tires or your car with wheels that big - there's bound to be rubbing...
Old 02-23-06, 12:39 PM
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more votes needed
Old 02-23-06, 04:20 PM
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if anyone has pictures of their is with 20 or with 19 post them here so that ican compare them
different angles would be greatly appreciated
Old 02-23-06, 04:50 PM
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i have the same wheels as tim817..except mine are 19's and his are 20's..i dont have a staggered setup because my car is AWD..therefore i have 19x8 all around..here are a couple of pics..my car also isnt lowered or anything...and i dont think i will be lowering it in the future being i leased it and i drive to my weekend house a lot which has a steep driveway to get up
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Old 02-23-06, 04:53 PM
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and the back
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Old 02-23-06, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by brewkp4
just my opinion...but 20's seem kind of too big for the new IS.....also if what the shop owner says may happen happens that would suck....
ditto.

20's are too big and looks like you're giving it the Honda Civic treatment.
Old 02-23-06, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by CaThaFeR
and the back
is there is a big gap, like big enough that it bothers you or no, and how about the ride is it still smooth


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