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

New wheels after 4 months of going back and forth

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Old 01-13-14, 03:39 PM
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Wheels look great. Good choice.

*Hey your mirrors don't look nearly as big as those ridiculous 'dumbo' mirrors.. did you swap them out with F mirrors or something?
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Wheels look good. How are the roads in your area? There are some major issues with the road in PA right now, so that would probably keep me on 18's. No questions 19's provide a better look.
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not bad, can never go wrong with mesh
Old 01-13-14, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by todd4566
Wheels look great. Good choice.

*Hey your mirrors don't look nearly as big as those ridiculous 'dumbo' mirrors.. did you swap them out with F mirrors or something?
I've heard a few times people talk about the mirrors being big - but I don't think of mine big - but I don't know, haven't really paid attention.
I don't believe the previous owner swapped them out - but not really sure.

On the offset - I wouldn't go any further out in the front, I'd be spraying the side of my car with rocks. The rear *could* be a tad further out - but I'm perfectly fine with how it is.

The roads around here aren't as bad as some in California - but I'm pretty sure Portland does not have very good ratings as far as road maintenance.

I've put a few miles on the 19's now - and have absolutely no regret about going 19".
I don't know how much of a difference it makes - but everyone runs 30 series in the rear, and I'm running 35 series - which may be helping.
If I went with 18's - then found out 19's ride like these do - I'd be pretty pissed off. LOL
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Old 01-14-14, 11:28 AM
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If you ever decide to do coils look into this Starke SS coilovers... I was originally getting megans EZ so I could keep a nice drop and still enjoy a factory comfortable ride with stiffness around turns... And since they are backordered unless you get them from Amazon or ebay lol I got this starkes from my local shop and they seem to be a better buy than megans for the price cant wait to try them on friday
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