Advice Choosing new wheels And Specs....
#1
Advice Choosing new wheels And Specs....
Undecided on which rims to get, Linea Corse LC818 19x10 +33 on all corners (obby´s setup) or Varrstoen 2.2.2 19x9.5/10.5 +30, But I´m not so sure about Varrstoen´s offset. Is someone here running +30 offset or something similar to the Varrstoen specs on their F?
My tire setup:
Potenza RE-11 245-35-19 Front
Potenza RE-11 275-30-19 Rear
Varrstoen 2.2.2
Thanks.
My tire setup:
Potenza RE-11 245-35-19 Front
Potenza RE-11 275-30-19 Rear
Varrstoen 2.2.2
Thanks.
#6
I rec. staying away from those Varrstoens (never heard of them), b/c they look so similar to Volk TE37s. Save yourself the grief of dealing with the "knock-off stigma" from your locals and buy another wheel. Or buy Volk TE37s. TE37s have a cult following. Actually, these are so cheap ($275 per 19) and look so similar that it is a knock- off. Please don't put knock-offs on an IS-F. Do as you like, it's just extra info. you probably didn't realize.
#7
Varrstoens are just fine, there is nothing wrong with them. I had them on one of my SCs and got a lot of compliments on them. They are actually pretty popular, look in the IS x50 section of this forum. And if he might not want to spend $4k + on Volks plus wait time plus tires. Also I am running 20x9 +27 up front and its fine.
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#10
I had lc818's and they're not the best either... lets just say after a season i invested in volks te37's.
i ran 30+ 38+ offset and it rubbed on bumps with 275's in the rear.
those Varrstoen 2.2.2 kinda looks sketchy... I was on there website and the Blue Skyline actually seems to have Rays/Volks. I cant really make it out but the sticker on the wheels look like the stickers that come on volk te37s.
i ran 30+ 38+ offset and it rubbed on bumps with 275's in the rear.
those Varrstoen 2.2.2 kinda looks sketchy... I was on there website and the Blue Skyline actually seems to have Rays/Volks. I cant really make it out but the sticker on the wheels look like the stickers that come on volk te37s.
Last edited by mikelexF; 09-18-12 at 01:35 PM.
#11
It's the OPs money so it's really up to him. I sat get whatever you want depending on how much you want to spend. And not everyone is spending $66k on a brand new isf. People are buying 08s now in the high 30s. Which is cheaper than an F Sport
#12
To each his own. But it seems like you are going to do some really spirited driving wife those RE11s. So, my advice is go with a reputable wheels company, not necessarily an expensive brand. But if you can afford it, go for the real thing and not knock offs.
#13
For what it is worth, there are good deals on Volks and Work wheels popping up all the time in the classified section on this forum. I was surprised, because on some of the other forums for other cars I've owned, Volk wheels always sell at a premium and you can never find anything in the size, color and offsets that you really want. Here, there are a lot of wheels in great condition for under $2500/set, which is a little more than half what you might pay new, and with no wait time. I was going to wait and buy new Volks when I was ready, but a set in the exact size and finish I was looking for popped up and I jumped. Saved a bunch of money.
#15
For what it is worth, there are good deals on Volks and Work wheels popping up all the time in the classified section on this forum. I was surprised, because on some of the other forums for other cars I've owned, Volk wheels always sell at a premium and you can never find anything in the size, color and offsets that you really want. Here, there are a lot of wheels in great condition for under $2500/set, which is a little more than half what you might pay new, and with no wait time. I was going to wait and buy new Volks when I was ready, but a set in the exact size and finish I was looking for popped up and I jumped. Saved a bunch of money.