I am about to sell my current wheels (G37). I like the wheels, but they kind of look tacky when I'm stealing another brand's wheels.

Nonetheless, I am looking at Varrstoen 1.1.1 or 2.2.1. I want 18" because it helps a little with MPGs (I lost about 3-4 MPG switching from OEM).

Also looking at XXR 521 or XXR 527. I like the "look" of the 521 as it looks like the BBS LM and it is cheaper. I like the 527, but it looks so small in the picture I see online. Only 527 I like on our TLs is from TLdude. I'm trying to get a gunmetal/hyper black kinda look.

Unless you guys have other options for me I like more spokes on wheels, don't like when there is only like 2-5.

And what would be a good size so I don't have to roll fenders or have to buy spacers? (I think I know, but since I'm making this thread anyways, mind as well ask)

These are for a NBP TL btw

 

xxr 530

18x8.75 +20 (same size as tldude)

 

I think you should go with any of the XXRs in the above-mentioned size by jwrong.

as far as color, unless you're going for the all-black look, gunmetal or bronze/gold I'd you haven't considered those.

 

Thanks for letting me know about the XXR 530.

I have been busy trying to get a TE-37 and I almost got it for a insanely low price! Too bad the guy backed out and wanted to keep them, but I'm on the top of his list next time he does this again.

Do you think the 530's would look small like the 527's? They look similar to the RJ Legends and F14's, which I like. So atm, I'm looking at the RJ Legends or XXR 530. HMMM

 

Go with the lightest ones possible. With every pound you save, you will increase your performance in braking, acceleration, cornering, and mpg.

 

Those two wheels are about the same weight. (not including the te37)

 

I like the 530's and Love the 527's which are concave FTW. The 527's look like sexy Weds tc105n. I heard the RJ's are pretty heavy so I would not be too interested in those. Too bad they are not forged...

 

The 527's look to small :/

 

Not if you go low enough

 

Buy mine,lol 6 spokes.....

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^^^ Those look nice as well How much do they weigh?

 

Around 21lbs I think

 

That's not too bad for 18's. Are they 18x9?

 

18x9.5 et 38

 

Thinking about just going for the XXR 530. If I don't like them, I don't see why I can't sell it on a BM.

Dennis (right?) I'm about 1.75" lowered-- but gotta see your car in person to debate if I like it or not!

 

im sure the 530s will be easy to re-sell... I'm still waiting till after xmas to buy mine

cant wait to see it on a 3g!

 

Come out to the meet man

 

Yeah, they look pretty good! Look like Forgestars F14

Wish I could. Bad day for any College kids-- exams are around the corner and already went back to Houston for Thanksgiving.

 

Hey do you guys know if 235/35/18 would be a good tire size for the XXR 530's?

 

typically on a 18" rim you run a 40 series side wall....

also depends on the width of the rim and the offset you are going with

 

I'm going 18x8.75 +20

 

Id run a 225/40/18 with that set up in front and in back you can do the same or go slightly wider with a 235/40/18....

 

^what Murph said, I wouldn't go lower than a 40 series on 18's

 

235 40 18 all around be ok? I tend to like to run the same size tire throughout

I won't need spacers or I don't need to roll fenders right?

 

may need to roll with the 235 I think. the 20 offset will be close to the fender

I drove with 225/40/18 on 18x9.5 +22 and didn't notice any significant changes or sacrifice (except steering being slightly heavier but that could be due to the 18x9.5 and not the tire itself)

 

Is there a tire setup that I can run without having to get someone to roll my fenders or have to get spacers? Thx

 

Why not 225/40/18? I have no issues at all.

 

^well that is what I'm going to get. I got a good deal on Conti' Extreme Contact DW for $104 a tire + 80$ for discount tire replacement certificates yipeee

I wonder how pain in the ass is switching out the tpms from my current wheels to the new wheels.

 

Anyone know how to pre-order the XXR 530? How much are they for the 18's?

I've heard XXR/NLMOTORING are very bad with "ETAs".

 

^the prices aren't available just yet. Looks like the 527's are readily available no, people have been waiting months for these.

 

But you can pre-order :x

527 are bleh-- too small for me (thats what she said)

 

You cant pre order if there is no price. Small? Umm the 530's are the same size and specs as the 527

 

Supposedly you have to call them. But the 530's look bigger and they look nicer imo i could just be talking out of my ass since i haven't seen one in person

 

ohhhh, yea they do look nice. I was even considering getting get a set just for the hell of it but I think I'm done modding

 

No one is ever done modding.

 

Called NLM today and they told me that they would put a price and full specs in a couple of weeks.

I'm still not sure if I want the XXR 530's now because I'm not sure when they are coming out. XXR site says Jan 2012. NLM says early 2012. NLM Cust. Rep. said that all they know is early 2012 so basically it could be Jan-April & that XXR is sometimes not as good as they want to be on "ETAS". I'm not a patient guy.

 

You roll your fenders? With an offset of 38, I assume you did. I'm digging the wheels....A lot. If you're selling, I may be interested, but I don't think I'm willing to roll my fenders. By the way, is that gun metal or a bronze?

 

^ yes he's selling. Check the black market