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Old 11-16-08, 04:59 AM
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hi guys,
yes.. it's me again..im sorry..
which do you guys think is better for a black IS?
i have an AWD...should i go for stagger set up by using 235/35/19 and 275/30/19 to match up the overall diameter?(according to the "tire size calculator, they are like only0.5mm off)
or should i just go non-stagger for the best for AWD??
can you guys give me some opion on which wheels should i get and stagger or non-stagger?
please help..? im really confuse now
thanks
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Old 11-16-08, 06:35 AM
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I'm not sure how sensitive the AWD system on the 250 is. As far as the rims go, I'd go for a set of gun metal or bronze CE28s.
Old 11-16-08, 09:21 AM
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staggered.
Old 11-16-08, 09:34 AM
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I like staggered the best... The choice between GT-F or CE28N is a little tougher. I've liked the GT-F style since the first time I saw them, but lately I've been considering the CE28N because they seem to have a cleaner look (where the center piece connects to the inner part of the rim).

Not much help... But you can't go wrong with either of these two styles.

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Old 11-16-08, 09:42 AM
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I would just stick with 19x8.5 +35 offset all around on the IS250 AWD in Mercury Silver, with some nice Toyo T1Rs 235/35/19 Plus the rims are way lighter than the GT-Fs because they are the lightest rims that Rays make for the public...(no magnesiums...lol).....more MPGs!!!! hahahahaha
Old 11-16-08, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by CrazyMPG
I would just stick with 19x8.5 +35 offset all around on the IS250 AWD in Mercury Silver, with some nice Toyo T1Rs 235/35/19 Plus the rims are way lighter than the GT-Fs because they are the lightest rims that Rays make for the public...(no magnesiums...lol).....more MPGs!!!! hahahahaha
I think the RE30s may be lighter than the CE28s.
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Originally Posted by Wests
I think the RE30s may be lighter than the CE28s.
Nope it isn't...JavyLSU correct me.... I have 2008 Formula Edition RE30s on my car and I weighed them, but the CE28n still way less...but not that much...like .5-7 lbs...but less weight is good...lol
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FORMULA EDITION CE28. Nuff said. I think CEs and REs weigh about the same. It's just the REs are 30% stronger than the CEs and TEs. Hence the name RE30.
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^Phat monkey speaks the truth. The CE's are still the lightest Volk wheels, by just a smidge.

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oh man!..my man just call me..and said just saw the GT-30 in Mag Blue and he said it's really nice.....
yes...GT-F catches my eye when i first saw it and still now...but the CE28N is becoming better and better...and also the GT-30 too
personaly....i really starggered set up..but i have an AWD...
so really don't know what to do...
here the choices: GT-F or GT-30: staggered, or CE28N non-stagger (like philip said)
please help me pick, thanks =)

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Old 11-16-08, 12:30 PM
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If you want the GT30, check out the Phantom Edition GT30. They would look SICK on a black 2IS.
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Originally Posted by Noz
If you want the GT30, check out the Phantom Edition GT30. They would look SICK on a black 2IS.
what is the different btw phantom edition and the normal one?
Old 11-16-08, 03:50 PM
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Here's the formula Edition CE28s


And here's the Phantom Edition GT30. It's formula silver center with flat black barrel.



Not on a 2IS but you get the idea.



I'd totally rock those phantom edition wheels on a black car.
Old 11-16-08, 03:52 PM
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GT-30 Phantom edition has a black lip:


Regular GT-30's have a polished lip:


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Whats the weight of the RE-30's?


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