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Old 07-17-21, 06:53 PM
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Default SSR GTX01 18x8.5+38 235 40 18, 18x9.5+40 265 35 18


At last its installed. Fairly satisfied with the results. Not too low, not too high, still comfy enough to drive daily with passengers.

SSR GTX 18x8.5 +38 up front had plenty of room for the caliper...screams upgrade to BBK.

Gap with RSR half downs still bugs me but my other car lowered to about a finger gap basically had the undercarriage and fender liners destroyed after 10 years of being lowered. Regret the fact that I didnt get the SSR center caps as i couldn't justify the additional $200. Will have to improvise with Lexus caps.

Flush enough for me


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Old 07-17-21, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by rollaboy22

At last its installed. Fairly satisfied with the results. Not too low, not too high, still comfy enough to drive daily with passengers.
Looking good. Any chance you can upload or link some larger pictures at some point?
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Old 07-17-21, 11:49 PM
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Yes of course. Crappy cellphone pics
Old 07-18-21, 03:24 PM
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Wish I didn't cheap out on the center caps
Old 07-19-21, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by rollaboy22

Wish I didn't cheap out on the center caps
They won't sell you center caps after the fact?
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Old 07-19-21, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by rollaboy22
Wish I didn't cheap out on the center caps
Oddly, I actually like how these look without caps. I was looking at these wheels a few months ago and saw them on a white RCF without caps. I think it makes the wheels look a bit more aggressive that way.

But I don't see why you wouldn't be able to purchase the center caps separately.

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Old 07-19-21, 05:18 PM
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Me too. I saw it on a Subaru WRX and like it as well. Just didn't like the tip of the axle sticking out in the rear wheels. And yes you could buy the caps separately but $200 for a set was a little much for me...but then pay to play right. If I don't find a cheaper option eventually I will buy it.
Old 07-27-21, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Fooz
I better join the Rays VR G25 party

19x8.5 ET35
19x9.5 ET45
Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Front - 235/35/19, Rear - 275/30/19

Lowered on RSR Downs.

No rubbing issues at all.

Attachment 424018

what diffuser is this!? 🤤
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Originally Posted by marksarmie
what diffuser is this!? 🤤
That's the TRD Pro diffuser
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2019 Fsport on Niche Missano M117 wheels in black. 19x8.5 +33 front and 19x9.5 +35 rear , no spacers and perfect fitment. 245 35 front 275 30 rear.

the front is on Half Down springs, rear is stock. Had a bit of a backward rake from the factory, guessing because is a 2.0t and not a v6 with awd.








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Wheels Borbet Y mat titan 17" - Tire Michelin Primacy 4 225-45-R17








What do you think about my new wheels?

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Originally Posted by Soldat79
Wheels Borbet Y mat titan 17" - Tire Michelin Primacy 4 225-45-R17








What do you think about my new wheels?
Are you going to lower the car? Maybe put on spacers too? Looks like you’re borrowing wheels from a smaller car.
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Originally Posted by ScytheDC
Are you going to lower the car?
I don't think, I don't want the front bumper touch the ground when I pass over a speed bump.

Originally Posted by ScytheDC
Maybe put on spacers too?
It's a ET40, maybe I can put on spcaer but I heard that hurt the bearings ?!

Originally Posted by ScytheDC
Looks like you’re borrowing wheels from a smaller car.
It's the good seize for this car 205/55R16 = 225/45/R17 = 225/40R18 = 255/35/R18, maybe it's the shadow with the sun down.

A new exposure:


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Originally Posted by Soldat79
I don't think, I don't want the front bumper touch the ground when I pass over a speed bump.


It's a ET40, maybe I can put on spcaer but I heard that hurt the bearings ?!


It's the good seize for this car 205/55R16 = 225/45/R17 = 225/40R18 = 255/35/R18, maybe it's the shadow with the sun down.

A new exposure:

Yes it looks much better without the shadow! Looks good.
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