View Poll Results: 19' rims or 20' rims
19
59
75.64%
20
19
24.36%
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20's or 19's need help
#46
Originally Posted by ChrisM910
is there is a big gap, like big enough that it bothers you or no, and how about the ride is it still smooth
#47
Ok so I've been looking for you, and here is what I've come up with so far. This is a WIIIIIIIDE variety of styles so hope this works. Also, all of these can be staggard if you want.
Advan:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Advan/advanconn.htm
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Advan/advansg2.htm
Weds:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Weds/Kranze.htm
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Weds/LXZ.htm
Work:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Work/Work_REZAXII.htm
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Work/Work_Equip.htm
These were really the only ones that I found that are a good make that are available in chrome and won't be like the big huge blingy fan looking wheels. (No offense to anyone that has wheels like that, but for the 2IS I just think it would be WAY too much.)
Advan:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Advan/advanconn.htm
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Advan/advansg2.htm
Weds:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Weds/Kranze.htm
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Weds/LXZ.htm
Work:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Work/Work_REZAXII.htm
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Work/Work_Equip.htm
These were really the only ones that I found that are a good make that are available in chrome and won't be like the big huge blingy fan looking wheels. (No offense to anyone that has wheels like that, but for the 2IS I just think it would be WAY too much.)
Last edited by amy011079; 02-23-06 at 07:22 PM.
#48
Here is also a list of available HREs that look nice, but these are pretty pricey.
http://www.hrewheels.com/wheels/series.asp?series=540R
http://www.hrewheels.com/wheels/series.asp?series=540R
#49
It does seem to me that the 20's LOOK better. I know on other sports cars in it's class the 20's look way to big (G35, TL, A4), but on the IS350, 19''s look small for some reason. I would think that if the car was lowered then the 19s wouldn't look so small, but for the most part, the 19s I've seen here on new ISs weren't on lowered cars, so the gap just looks excessive, IMHO.
Conversely, I would think that 20's would have too much of a negative impact on performance; Other that buying a really hot looking car, most of us that have purchased the new IS bought the car for performance. 20's would get in the way of performance.
For me, I would purchase 19" rims (HP Lightning EVO Hyper Dark 19x8.5 Front 19x9.5 Rear if anyone cares to try them before I buy ) and lower the car another 1/2 lower than the sport suspension height.
Conversely, I would think that 20's would have too much of a negative impact on performance; Other that buying a really hot looking car, most of us that have purchased the new IS bought the car for performance. 20's would get in the way of performance.
For me, I would purchase 19" rims (HP Lightning EVO Hyper Dark 19x8.5 Front 19x9.5 Rear if anyone cares to try them before I buy ) and lower the car another 1/2 lower than the sport suspension height.
#50
Originally Posted by keeeeez
It does seem to me that the 20's LOOK better. I know on other sports cars in it's class the 20's look way to big (G35, TL, A4), but on the IS350, 19''s look small for some reason. I would think that if the car was lowered then the 19s wouldn't look so small, but for the most part, the 19s I've seen here on new ISs weren't on lowered cars, so the gap just looks excessive, IMHO.
Conversely, I would think that 20's would have too much of a negative impact on performance; Other that buying a really hot looking car, most of us that have purchased the new IS bought the car for performance. 20's would get in the way of performance.
For me, I would purchase 19" rims (HP Lightning EVO Hyper Dark 19x8.5 Front 19x9.5 Rear if anyone cares to try them before I buy ) and lower the car another 1/2 lower than the sport suspension height.
Conversely, I would think that 20's would have too much of a negative impact on performance; Other that buying a really hot looking car, most of us that have purchased the new IS bought the car for performance. 20's would get in the way of performance.
For me, I would purchase 19" rims (HP Lightning EVO Hyper Dark 19x8.5 Front 19x9.5 Rear if anyone cares to try them before I buy ) and lower the car another 1/2 lower than the sport suspension height.
Good luck
#51
Theres a guy on cardomain.com that has a 350 with 20in lowenhart 5's staggered and he has a gap that is noticeable in the front and alittle in the back from what I can tell with the pics. I don't think he's a member of this forum, too bad, we could ask him some questions.
#52
I’m not sure why some of you think that putting 19’s or 20’s is going to get rid of the gap between the wheel and the fender. The ideal way to plus size the wheel is to keep the outside diameter of the tire the same size as stock so that you don’t affect the speedometer, the vehicle stability control or the anti-lock braking system. If you increase the outside diameter of the tires too much all three of these things could be affected. So effectively all you are doing by plus sizing the wheels is reducing the sidewall height of the tire to a lower profile. You may be able to get rid of some of it by running a slightly larger tire but if you want to eliminate the wheel gap, lowering the car is the way to go. I personally think the stock wheel gap on the 250/350 looks good. The 250 AWD is another story. But I have never been a big fan of lowered cars to begin with… to each his own.
#53
I'm not a big fan of lowering cars either - I'm more so not a fan of fender gap; we have sporty vehicles in the IS, not SUVs(ok I know that's extreme) - look at the gap of other manufacturers (ie BMW) much more snug fit if I remember correctly. That's more the look I would like.
But ya, 19's and lowered is the way to go...20's too much adverse effect on performance. yay
But ya, 19's and lowered is the way to go...20's too much adverse effect on performance. yay
#54
Originally Posted by amy011079
Ok so I've been looking for you, and here is what I've come up with so far. This is a WIIIIIIIDE variety of styles so hope this works. Also, all of these can be staggard if you want.
Advan:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Advan/advanconn.htm
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Advan/advansg2.htm
Weds:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Weds/Kranze.htm
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Weds/LXZ.htm
Work:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Work/Work_REZAXII.htm
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Work/Work_Equip.htm
These were really the only ones that I found that are a good make that are available in chrome and won't be like the big huge blingy fan looking wheels. (No offense to anyone that has wheels like that, but for the 2IS I just think it would be WAY too much.)
Advan:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Advan/advanconn.htm
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Advan/advansg2.htm
Weds:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Weds/Kranze.htm
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Weds/LXZ.htm
Work:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Work/Work_REZAXII.htm
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Work/Work_Equip.htm
These were really the only ones that I found that are a good make that are available in chrome and won't be like the big huge blingy fan looking wheels. (No offense to anyone that has wheels like that, but for the 2IS I just think it would be WAY too much.)
#55
Originally Posted by amy011079
Ok so I've been looking for you, and here is what I've come up with so far. This is a WIIIIIIIDE variety of styles so hope this works. Also, all of these can be staggard if you want.
Weds:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Weds/Kranze.htm
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Weds/LXZ.htm
These were really the only ones that I found that are a good make that are available in chrome and won't be like the big huge blingy fan looking wheels. (No offense to anyone that has wheels like that, but for the 2IS I just think it would be WAY too much.)
Weds:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Weds/Kranze.htm
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Weds/LXZ.htm
These were really the only ones that I found that are a good make that are available in chrome and won't be like the big huge blingy fan looking wheels. (No offense to anyone that has wheels like that, but for the 2IS I just think it would be WAY too much.)
Dam I really like these two!
Hummmm.........get me thinking now LOL
#56
Originally Posted by stangd1909
Dam I really like these two!
Hummmm.........get me thinking now LOL
Hummmm.........get me thinking now LOL
#57
Originally Posted by ChrisM910
yeah im really liking what i see also, thanks to amy now i have an orray of ideas to search through
The weds - kranze were my favorite though I really liked all of them. But the Kranze have a sporty look to them which I love.
#58
Originally Posted by amy011079
Awesome!
The weds - kranze were my favorite though I really liked all of them. But the Kranze have a sporty look to them which I love.
The weds - kranze were my favorite though I really liked all of them. But the Kranze have a sporty look to them which I love.