Got Some New Wheels!

[PlatinumGS300]

Was pretty excited when I got the call the new tires and wheels came in today! I was afraid that the new wheels might not look like I wanted since I was going from chrome to hyper black but I'm very pleased with the outcome. And also very impressed with the quality of the PIAA wheels (had never seen any in person before). Upgraded from 18"x8" American Racing Casino Chrome with Fuzion ZRi all around to PIAA Sport Mesh 18"x8.5" front wearing P245/40ZR18 and 18"x9.5" rear wearing P275/35ZR18 Toyo Proxes T1-S'. I can definately tell a difference in grip already but to my astonishment I can actually tell that it rides a bit better as well! I don't feel every single bump in the road quite as harsh as the Fuzions but still recieve plenty of feedback. The tires are great, I think the wheels look great and I just love the wide lip in the rear from the staggered wheels! Well you know I'm happy with the purchase, so what do you guys think? (don't have to hold back if you don't like 'em, everyone has their own opinion and I understand :D )

Before

Now

A look at how the staggered wheels line up with the fenders

The staggered tires (if you can tell from the pic at all)

Rear wheel closeup

Front wheel closeup

Now I just need to get the car all cleaned up and get some good pictures of it if the horrible weather ever seems to permit here in Indiana!

[Hoody]

Wow..I like them alot!!

I have been tossing the idea around on getting new wheels for my 01 GS300 but could never really find a set I thought looked nice...but those I like!!

[chuckb]

nice. is that the same PIAA that makes light bulbs?

[PlatinumGS300]

nice. is that the same PIAA that makes light bulbs?

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Yeah actually it is. You can find their whole line at www.piaa.com/wheels, but it's only a few different wheels in very few sizes right now. I believe they just got into the wheel business pretty recently, haven't quite made a name for themselves yet. The only reason I found out about them was because of a magazine ad which I followed to their website, then found out the place I was getting ready to buy Volk SF-Winnings from also sold PIAA. It was a tough call, but I ended up going with the PIAAs for the simple fact that they'd be here within 2 weeks instead of 3 months. Otherwise the design of the PIAA Sport Mesh is pretty much identical to the design of the Volk SF Winning, split 8-spoke.

[Revhard191]

PlatinumGS300

Dude, nice wheels and I really like the stagger set up.

I am looking forward to doing the same, although I will be on the hunt for either 19" or 20" (8.5 for front & 10.5 for the rear)

Again, nice wheels, congrats! :woot:

Revhard191

[Matthew_McNally]

looking good fella!

like them a lot ;)

[PlatinumGS300]

Thanks for the kind words, guys!

Revhard191: Are you sure the 10.5" rears would fit? These are 9.5" wide in the rear with a +38 offset and today when I was feeling around it felt like there was about a half inch between the tire and the strut. Just thought I'd ask, I'm sure you're already thought of it! :)

[dcfish]

Thanks for the kind words, guys!

Revhard191: Are you sure the 10.5" rears would fit?  These are 9.5" wide in the rear with a +38 offset and today when I was feeling around it felt like there was about a half inch between the tire and the strut.  Just thought I'd ask, I'm sure you're already thought of it!  :)

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Nice wheels , Not overstated just right !!! B)