IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Please help guys........not sure if I made a mistake.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-23-10, 06:55 PM
  #1  
350police
Driver
Thread Starter
 
350police's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Please help guys........not sure if I made a mistake.

Hey guys,

I just ordered a set of Work Varianza T1Ss for my SGM IS350.

Here are the specs:
Front: 19x8.5 +38
Rear: 19X10 +38

The fenders will be rolled by an eastwood roller. I am VERY good at this. I did my g35 and 350Z. I damn near had them flush with the body line. It all in the heat.

anyway, it will be lowered on H-techs or maybe coils. although it wont be very low. Just leveled. The streets of New Orleans are HORRIBLE. So I cant dump it too much.


I am worried that I didnt go aggressive enough. I want to be flush, while not affecting drivability.

Will +38 look ok? Should I maybe go +36? I hate to think I made a $2500 mistake.


Thanks guys.
Old 02-23-10, 06:56 PM
  #2  
JoshIS408
- - G T V I P - -
iTrader: (11)
 
JoshIS408's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Bay Area CA
Posts: 4,683
Received 119 Likes on 45 Posts
Default

What tires are you gonna run? You can always add spacers too
Old 02-23-10, 07:05 PM
  #3  
350police
Driver
Thread Starter
 
350police's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Well Josh, I did think about spacers, but whats the smallest size they make?

i will be running a 275/30 in the rear and a 235/35(?) in the front
Old 02-23-10, 08:25 PM
  #4  
SD.IS
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (47)
 
SD.IS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Sandy Eggo
Posts: 1,180
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

5mm is the smallest spacer size. You won't be flush i dont think
Old 02-23-10, 08:53 PM
  #5  
Sytfu_IS
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (4)
 
Sytfu_IS's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: NorCal
Posts: 2,038
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Fronts aren't going to be flushed, I have 19x9 and 34 and it's about to be flushed, on a 8.5 rim it would be around 20-25 for flush and rear I believe is not flushed but someone correct me there if i'm wrong.
Old 02-23-10, 09:06 PM
  #6  
JoshIS408
- - G T V I P - -
iTrader: (11)
 
JoshIS408's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Bay Area CA
Posts: 4,683
Received 119 Likes on 45 Posts
Default

Yeah your tires arnt really stretched either. Id run either a 10 or 15 mm spacer. Then youd be set
Old 02-23-10, 09:53 PM
  #7  
xuningshen
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
xuningshen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Socal
Posts: 1,272
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

my rear is 19x9.5 +25 and perfectly flush, not popping out at all

and front has to be around 25 ish to be flush in front also i believe
Old 02-24-10, 02:02 AM
  #8  
VIP > JDM
Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
VIP > JDM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by xuningshen
my rear is 19x9.5 +25 and perfectly flush, not popping out at all

and front has to be around 25 ish to be flush in front also i believe
i have +23 in the front and it isnt that flush

then again it might just be my natural camber in the front.
Old 02-24-10, 02:45 AM
  #9  
windex
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
windex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SFV 818
Posts: 1,556
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I had 19x9 +25 (front) lowered on Megan springs and I was flush.
Old 02-24-10, 07:49 AM
  #10  
ChrISF
Lexus Champion
 
ChrISF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Baltimore
Posts: 2,902
Received 12 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

you made a terrible mistake!
Old 02-24-10, 07:57 AM
  #11  
mdgrwl
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (7)
 
mdgrwl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,871
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

you did go a tad conservative.

this = flush without going TOOOOO crazy

19x8.5 +22 - yes, your +38 will be very 'sunk in' (use 225 tire)
19x10 +28 - yes your 38 is going to be sunk in a bit there as well. (use 255 tire)

if you JUST placed the order you should be able to make the changes.
Old 02-24-10, 08:07 AM
  #12  
Signal_jp
Lead Lap
iTrader: (1)
 
Signal_jp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Bay Area, Ca
Posts: 628
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

if you want to be flush, you also will have to run smaller tires.
Old 02-24-10, 08:18 PM
  #13  
350police
Driver
Thread Starter
 
350police's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks for all of the help guys. I think I misunderstood the real idea of flush, LOL.

I am looking for this setup.



I compared the size KML505 has and what I am getting. After doing the math, I am only off by 3MM in the front. So I will need a spacer in the front to push them out just a tad.

Thanks for the info anyway guys.
Old 02-24-10, 08:30 PM
  #14  
JoshIS408
- - G T V I P - -
iTrader: (11)
 
JoshIS408's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Bay Area CA
Posts: 4,683
Received 119 Likes on 45 Posts
Default

^

Do 5mm spacer and you will be set.
Old 02-25-10, 05:32 AM
  #15  
dat-is350
Lead Lap
iTrader: (2)
 
dat-is350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 727
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

New Orleans streets aren't THAT bad NVM I take it back, there must be a reason I have a bend on my rim


Quick Reply: Please help guys........not sure if I made a mistake.



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:16 PM.