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Old 11-13-06, 12:09 PM
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I like the Vortex the best. I'd upgrade to 19" or 20" instead of 18".
Old 11-13-06, 03:32 PM
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Since you are looking at TSW rims and the TSW Montage, I'll throw in this real picture of my RX with TSW Montage in 20X8.5" +20 offset. Tires are 255/50/19 and it is lowered with Eibach springs.

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Originally Posted by CK6Speed
Since you are looking at TSW rims and the TSW Montage, I'll throw in this real picture of my RX with TSW Montage in 20X8.5" +20 offset. Tires are 255/50/19 and it is lowered with Eibach springs.
Thanks for the picture! I really do like those wheels as well. By the way, how is the +20 offset? Do the wheels stick out too far or are they lined up with the fender?

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The front is flush while the rear has probably at least 5mm or more to spare. This is with the drop though. If I had to do it again, I might go a little more conservative and go with a +25 if available. Also, this is with the over sized tires as well. If I used traditional 245/45/20 the front would probably be a few mm under the fender (I'm talking total with the tires mounted, as the rim itself is under the fender).
Old 11-13-06, 10:45 PM
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i wanna change rims tooo..............
Old 11-14-06, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by CK6Speed
The front is flush while the rear has probably at least 5mm or more to spare. This is with the drop though. If I had to do it again, I might go a little more conservative and go with a +25 if available. Also, this is with the over sized tires as well. If I used traditional 245/45/20 the front would probably be a few mm under the fender (I'm talking total with the tires mounted, as the rim itself is under the fender).
Thanks for the info! I am actually looking to find +25mm but it's not very common in 18X8 or 19X8. Do you think the front wheel would rub the fender if you hit a big bump and the front suspension was to be compressed?

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Originally Posted by Kan-O-Z
Thanks for the info! I am actually looking to find +25mm but it's not very common in 18X8 or 19X8. Do you think the front wheel would rub the fender if you hit a big bump and the front suspension was to be compressed?

Kan-O-Z
Remember, mine is a 8.5" wide rim, so you could use a lower offset on an 8' rim and be okay. I would plug those numbers in a wheel offset calculator and compare them to my set up. The front has a lot of room. The rear has very little back spacing room so too high an offset will cause you to rub the strut, or rub the inner fender liner. My set up has zero rubbing.
Old 11-14-06, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Kan-O-Z
Here is our stock RX350 with 18" wheels.
Man, those stock 18s look really NASTY on your RX...you really should sell them to me! LOL
Seriously, I would agree with CK6 that you should go with at least 19 or 20...
His looks great with the dubs and slightly lowered!
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TSW Kyalami Chrome Wheels:
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Old 11-15-06, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by FutureGS400
Man, those stock 18s look really NASTY on your RX...you really should sell them to me! LOL
Seriously, I would agree with CK6 that you should go with at least 19 or 20...
His looks great with the dubs and slightly lowered!
Thanks for the compliment The stock 18s actually look much better in person that that pic but I agree, I want something that stands out from the other RXs. It should be about a week hopefully by the time I have the new ones ordered and I should be ready to sell the old ones. I'll keep you posted.

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Old 11-29-06, 07:28 AM
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from what I see, keep the stock rims.
Old 11-29-06, 07:52 AM
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Those TSW's look really nice. I think it copliments the RX quite well
Old 11-29-06, 08:14 AM
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Howzit CK,

Where are you on the islands?

malama pono,
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@CK6SPEED, how much did the handling improve after the fatter lower profile tyres were fitted?? what about the ride quality? is the ride still comfy?
Old 12-02-06, 06:18 PM
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CK6SPEED, also how is MPG


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