JulesinSD Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Got the chrome wheels installed this week. I think they look pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Got the chrome wheels installed this week. I think they look pretty good. Looks great Is your 250 AWD? If so, any clearance issues with the 18's? Anything rubbing when the wheel is turned all the way to one side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubfoot Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Very nice I like :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Not as nice as a set of visors on an IS :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icepetur Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Not as nice as a set of visors on an IS :) What is that set of visors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IS300MOMMA Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Wow.. that looks awesome. I love that color! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meesha Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 That is beautiful!!! I just came back from the dealership and I decided to go with Matador Red. They got the color in the show room with the chrome rims just like yours. That made my mind up :) by the way, is your car AWD or RWD? I'm wondering if your wheels are 17" or 18". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Frank Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 They are 18" :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meesha Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 They are 18" :) Heh... I thought so... They look great. Do they have similar chrome rims for 17"? I'm just wondering because I'm considering getting AWD but the only thing I don't like is the 17" wheels :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnginePassion Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 They are 18" :) Heh... I thought so... They look great. Do they have similar chrome rims for 17"? I'm just wondering because I'm considering getting AWD but the only thing I don't like is the 17" wheels :( Why 17" wheels in particular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meesha Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 They are 18" :) Heh... I thought so... They look great. Do they have similar chrome rims for 17"? I'm just wondering because I'm considering getting AWD but the only thing I don't like is the 17" wheels :( Why 17" wheels in particular? Because AWD only comes in 17" and 18" isn't an option. I could replace the whole set w/ 18" but that's more $$. :( I don't really need 2 sets of tires anyway. I'm actually considering IS350 because of this reason. Besides I wanted Mark Levinson and if I want it on 250, it'll be a special order and they are asking MSRP for it. I may have more buying power if I go w/ 07 existing IS350 w/ all the options I want than special build 250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnginePassion Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I wonder if the 18" wheels would compromise the car stability. Otherwise, why would they have installed the 17"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meesha Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I wonder if the 18" wheels would compromise the car stability. Otherwise, why would they have installed the 17"? Yeah, I was wondering about that. They didn't even make it as an option. There's probably a reason... So, I'm deciding if I should go w/ the stability or the look. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnginePassion Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I wonder if the 18" wheels would compromise the car stability. Otherwise, why would they have installed the 17"? Yeah, I was wondering about that. They didn't even make it as an option. There's probably a reason... So, I'm deciding if I should go w/ the stability or the look. :D If you have no intention to drive it on a snowy roads the stability issue would not be that paramount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 I wonder if the 18" wheels would compromise the car stability. Otherwise, why would they have installed the 17"? Yeah, I was wondering about that. They didn't even make it as an option. There's probably a reason... So, I'm deciding if I should go w/ the stability or the look. :D The reason it was never an option is because the front and rear tires are different sizes when you go with the 18's. Different size front/rear tires are not recommended on the AWD system. You could however, run 18's on the AWD if they are the same size... which also allows you to rotate tires, which the OEM 18's cannot allow for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnginePassion Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 The reason it was never an option is because the front and rear tires are different sizes when you go with the 18's. Different size front/rear tires are not recommended on the AWD system. You could however, run 18's on the AWD if they are the same size... which also allows you to rotate tires, which the OEM 18's cannot allow for. ================================================ Are you suggestting that there is no stability issues with the 18" on the the 250AWD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DArustik Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 wow that thing is beauty...that might make my mind up right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meesha Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 The reason it was never an option is because the front and rear tires are different sizes when you go with the 18's.Different size front/rear tires are not recommended on the AWD system. You could however, run 18's on the AWD if they are the same size... which also allows you to rotate tires, which the OEM 18's cannot allow for. ================================================ Are you suggestting that there is no stability issues with the 18" on the the 250AWD? If they are all the same size, I don't think there'll be a problem. I know some people have done this. But ... if I get AWD, I'm hoping I can get better rims and make the 17" wheels look better. Anyone got nice chrome wheels on AWD?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2YY4U Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 Does anybody run on 20s? I considering buying a 2008 and would like to shop for wheels/tires. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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