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Old 08-24-06, 05:17 PM
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Default GS Stock Rims on an IS

What do you guys think? I really like it but these rims arent staggered. I was thinking of purchasing these to replace my stock rims. Any suggestions?
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Old 08-24-06, 05:18 PM
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Heres another pic that was chopped with a drop.
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Old 08-24-06, 05:45 PM
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looks good but not staggered = deal breaker
Old 08-24-06, 05:52 PM
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i think they look really good...something different and stock looking
Old 08-24-06, 06:20 PM
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i like that there are only 5 spokes. the stock 10 spokes suck when it comes to cleaning them
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I considered it but I'd want them staggered and (ideally) 19". If a reputable replica maker were to undertake such a project I'd be all over it.
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Originally Posted by conekiller
I considered it but I'd want them staggered and (ideally) 19". If a reputable replica maker were to undertake such a project I'd be all over it.
me too! totally
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matches the car nicely... clean look.
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Why staggered? I feel like the IS350 has too much stagger in the tires. I think it would handle better with 235/40-18 in the front and 245/40-18 in the rear.
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Originally Posted by Gernby
Why staggered? I feel like the IS350 has too much stagger in the tires. I think it would handle better with 235/40-18 in the front and 245/40-18 in the rear.
the problem is.... with 245/40/18s, you would still want 18x8.5(ideally) Which is a size these wheels dont come in. It would be sweet to put on a 250 AWD or RWD though. I would go 235/40/18s all the way around with these
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Hey it doesn't look bad at all.
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It's verfy clean. I like it.

Don't worry about it not being staggered. It'll do fine for everyday driving. (This is assuming that you won't race it... )
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Originally Posted by tqlla3k
the problem is.... with 245/40/18s, you would still want 18x8.5(ideally) Which is a size these wheels dont come in. It would be sweet to put on a 250 AWD or RWD though. I would go 235/40/18s all the way around with these
So what size are they?
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They look really good on the car. I'd get them, much better looking than the multi-spoke wagon wheels I see mostly. Staggered rims are overrated. Unless you're having traction issues, or are racing the car, nonstaggered rims make much more sense. You can actually rotate the tires, easier to replace if damaged, cheaper at time of purchase of new tires, etc. IMHO of course.
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they are 18x8


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