IS-F 19" Wheel SWAP with 2IS 18" Wheel...& Big Brake Kit test fit as well.. w/pics
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its the inner part of the wheel barrel... it looks like it has an approx extra 1/4" lip that carries accross the inner surface..
If the wheel didn't have that lip.. it would clear .. but its part of the design..
Red circle is where the IS-F Front caliper touched the wheel.
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Rays website have lists of sizes and offsets for different wheels, with the offsets mainly categorized in Offset A, B or C group. The below is an example of a footnote usually accompanying these wheel size charts.
・The OFFSET A in the size table denotes models matching big calipers of SKYLINE (including the BREMBO caliper of V35), SILVIA, FAIRLADY Z (Z33), CELSIOR, SUPRA, RX-7, LANCER EVO and IMPREZA (BREMBO calipers).
・The OFFSET B in the size table denotes models matching big calipers of FAIRLADY Z (Z32), RX-7 and IMPREZA (BREMBO calipers).
My question is this:
1) If I choose Offset A sizes, will I definitely clear the IS-F BBKs, both front and rear?
2) What about Offset B sizes?
3) Offset C = no go?
I'm about to pull the trigger on purchasing a set of 18 inch Volk Racing GTMs with Offset B sizes for my IS250RWD. Front: 18x8J +35et, and Rear: 18x9J +41et. Just wanted to make sure that the wheels will clear my future upgrade
・The OFFSET A in the size table denotes models matching big calipers of SKYLINE (including the BREMBO caliper of V35), SILVIA, FAIRLADY Z (Z33), CELSIOR, SUPRA, RX-7, LANCER EVO and IMPREZA (BREMBO calipers).
・The OFFSET B in the size table denotes models matching big calipers of FAIRLADY Z (Z32), RX-7 and IMPREZA (BREMBO calipers).
My question is this:
1) If I choose Offset A sizes, will I definitely clear the IS-F BBKs, both front and rear?
2) What about Offset B sizes?
3) Offset C = no go?
I'm about to pull the trigger on purchasing a set of 18 inch Volk Racing GTMs with Offset B sizes for my IS250RWD. Front: 18x8J +35et, and Rear: 18x9J +41et. Just wanted to make sure that the wheels will clear my future upgrade
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I have Volk RE30s 18x8 and 18x8.5 with 44 and 52 offset and they clear the IS-F brakes with no clearance issues at all. Probably a good 10 mm clearance all the way around and also the face of the brakes.
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・The ■ marks in the size table match BREMBO caliper of IMPREZA.
So since the GTMs states that for both Offset A and B will match big calipers of IMPREZA (BREMBO calipers), I can safely assume that these GTM offsets/sizes will be able to clear the IS-F brakes?
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So some more quick fact updates..
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I will add or change more to this if need be...
- Joe Z
- The IS-F Wheels will fit an IS250.
- The IS-F Wheels can & may fit an IS350 with a spacer
- The IS-F wheels are directional. (RF, LF, RR, LR)
- The IS-F can have proper designed 18" Wheels installed for a winter set up.
- The Front 18x8 Lexus ISP Mode wheels for the 2IS, will fit over the IS-F brakes on all four corners.
- The IS-F Braking system will NOT just bolt right up to an IS250 or IS350. (Custom fabricating required)
- The Front IS350 Rotors are directional. L & R
- The Front & Rear IS-F Rotors are NOT directional.
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I will add or change more to this if need be...
- Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; 12-04-08 at 11:08 AM. Reason: Ipated with another fact
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I want to buy a used set. ive seen some on ebay, and maybe ill check the CL classifieds. hopefully somebody has these with used tires.
but firstid have to know if they clear with some spacers.
I already have 15mm spacers on my IS on the front.