rory_m

Can 19-8.5" work, or is it just too wide? I know one guy has this set up, but i dont know how it worked out. I really dont want any problems with my wheels, so I think this may be pushing it. Rory

rory_m

I forgot to mention, I also have H&R 1.75" lowering springs. Rory

Closer

8.5 should be fine. Just get the right offset.

Crzy Acura

well with 8.5... wouldnt you need like a +55 offset?

rory_m

The wheels I want are discontinued so there are only a few left. I would be getting a very good deal but they are 19-8.5 and only a 44 offset!!!! Can i gets them machines to a 55 is this safe?? also at 55 will they still rub? Rory

valuetl

They don't have any 8" wide wheels??? Which wheel

rory_m

The wheels is a enkei Aegis, the price is $1700 for Chrome 19-8.5 in 44 offset. The guy who is selling them said that he sold a set to a guy with a TL and he had coil overs and he said that you can lower that car 2.5 inches before they rub. IS this true? Will the wheels be sticking out the side of the car? I dont know what to make of this. Rory

NSXNEXT

iTrader: (2)

Use this picture for reference.

Specs: 18x8 +50 offset Tires are 225/40ZR18

rory_m

So does that mean that my wheels will stick out a 1/2 inch and 6mm more than that is Ii go 8.5 with a 44 offset? Rory

valuetl

Enkei discontinued the Aegis??

rory_m

Ya they have been dicontinued for as long as I have been looking for rims, about 5 months. I really like the rim, they dont look like anything speacial till you see them in person. But i dont want a nice rim that rubs and sticks out too far.... what would you guys do? Rory

valuetl

Curious, who says they are discontinued and what do they tell you to buy instead???

rory_m

It is a fact that in the US they are dicontinued. I am very very good at searchign the net for what I want and every wheel shop I have talked to, probable 50, has told be that they wont be getting any more. But the wheel I am still going to buyis the Enkei Aegis, I jsut have to find the right size and equally important fofr me the right price, and I think I found it. Im prety sure im going to buy Chrome Enkei Aegis 19-8.5 44 offset for about $2000 shipped, this isnt the best deal in the world but there aren't very many of these wheels for sale in our specs. Rory

valuetl

Wow that is too bad. I really like that wheel. Seems pretty dumb to discontinue it. maybe they have some left over in Japan. I'll check it out.

valuetl

Enkei Aegis Mesh is still available in Japan. Size they have is 18X7.5 +51MM in chrome finish.

SimTypeS

THAT sounds sweet. Nice wheel design, good size, and they would tuck in nicely. Now if the price was under $1500....

rory_m

How much are they with shipping valueTL? rory

valuetl

Total $1925.91 shipped. 2-3 weeks to get them.

rory_m

Do they have them in 19? rory

valuetl

I didn't check because the highest offset I could find was 45MM on a 19X8 wheel. Want to check those?

rory_m

Yes, please do. I like as much lip as posssible on the wheels and I dont think 7.5 has any lip on it. But I definatly want 19's, so please check for me I am very interested. Rory

JPritch

For those of you looking to buy Enkei Aegis Chrome...there was a guy on the Lexus board selling his used 19(for sure) x 8.5(I think). He was selling them for $1200 w/ pretty good tires.

PM or email me and I'll give you his address.

valuetl

Would be interesting seeing a 8.5" wheel in a TL.

Crzy Acura

so who thinks we will never hear from rory again...

valuetl

No way that guy is persistant I'll give him that!!!

wiggingboy

he can fit 8.5 if the offset high eoungh. like a 55 or so.

valuetl

Yeh, but the wheels he wants to use only have a max offset of +45MM.