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Old 07-31-06, 08:24 AM
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Default Opinions please: Which 19" setup to go with?

Want your opinion, which 19" fitment should I go with and why? We're talking about a 2000 GS 400, lowered about 2", tires 245/35-19 front and 275/30-19 rear. The wheels have a stepped lip and are mesh, that's all I'm gonna say about it .

Thank you for your feedback!

Option 1
19×8.5 +43 Front
19×9.5 +45 Rear

Option 2
19×9.0 +38 Front
19×10 +40 Rear

Option 3
19x8.5 +43 Front
19x10 +40 Rear
Old 07-31-06, 08:58 AM
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are you welling to do a bit of fender mods, if at all?

if yes, 2. if no, 1 (very conservative)
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Originally Posted by rominl
are you welling to do a bit of fender mods, if at all?

if yes, 2. if no, 1 (very conservative)
No fender mods for me. Is that necessary for option 2? I've read your fitment guide BTW .
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personally i think it's probably not needed, but it's marginal i say
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Default Option 2

Go with the Doc's (Rominl) recommendation, Option 2.


Option 1
19×8.5 +43 Front (very very conservative)
19×9.5 +45 Rear (very conservative)

Option 2
19×9.0 +38 Front (Aggressive) - But The Look You Want
19×10 +40 Rear (Aggressive) - But The Look You Want

Option 3
19x8.5 +43 Front (very very conservative)
19x10 +40 Rear (Aggressive)

Option 4
19×9.0 +38 Front (Aggressive)
19x10 + 35 Rear (Professional )
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Originally Posted by MyAristo
Option 4
19×9.0 +38 Front (Aggressive)
19x10 + 35 Rear (Professional )

Hmmm... wonder where those numbers came from ?
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Originally Posted by RacerLex
Hmmm... wonder where those numbers came from ?
He made them up : ).
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Originally Posted by punch10
He made them up : ).
actually, i think that's from my guide

http://www.lgwnorcal.com/articles/WheelFitment.shtml

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option 2.
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I'd go with option 2
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Any reason why Option 3 has not been suggested by anyone? I was actually leaning towards that... decisions, decisions...
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Originally Posted by rominl
personally i think it's probably not needed, but it's marginal i say
I think I said the same thing too. I think the wheel guru, rominl, just confirmed it for me.
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Originally Posted by GSXOTIC
I think I said the same thing too. I think the wheel guru, rominl, just confirmed it for me.

Shhh... don't let the out of the bag!
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Originally Posted by RacerLex
Any reason why Option 3 has not been suggested by anyone? I was actually leaning towards that... decisions, decisions...
That's because 19 x 8.5 et +43 would sit inside the fender too much...

Here's my brother's car with 19 x 8.5 et+40, you can see how much it sticks inside the fenderwell.



I think 19 x 9 et+38 would be a better choice but that's just me
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id do option 2


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