ThermonMermon

Hey guys,

I will be placing an order for TSW Nurburgrings Bronze 18". http://www.wheelsnext.com/images/whe...teBronze_2.jpg

The stock RWD IS250 tires are 225/40F, 255/40R

Here are the sizes for the TSWs: (preferred in bold)

18x7.5 - 114.3 bolt - Offset: 45
18x8.0 - 114.3 bolt - Offset: 35 and 20
18x8.5 - 114.3 bolt - Offset: 45 and 20
18x9 - 114.3 bolt - Offset: 63 and 32
18x9.5 - 114.3 bolt - Offset: 40

What should I order? I am dropped on tein s springs, and would like to avoid any fender modding.

Would like to go moderately staggered, as long as the tires will not get warped, and could be put back on the stock rims without being suspect. the stock bridgestones have a very defined ridegline along the edge of the front wheels (see upper two wheels in pic below), so I am not positive if these could be stretched for wider wheels.



do you think ill have an issue covering a 9.5" rear tire with a 255/40 tire?? what do you suggest out of the above options?

Thanks!

Sly Raskal

iTrader: (1)

I don't know much about the IS so I can't offer advice on what sizes would work best for your configuration.

Have you poked around the IS forums to see what other members are running in staggered setups and aftermarket wheels?

ThermonMermon

yup. but i cant forget my aziners too!

I guess a global question, regardless of the vehicle, is if you guys think a 255/40 tire would be able to cover a 9.5" width wheel.

Sly Raskal

iTrader: (1)

Here is a good tool I've used to determine this sort of information:

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

there are other tools that will also calculate how much your speedo will be off because of the change in tire size like this one:

http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/vis...ize-calculator

mrmako

And make sure you check the old wheel for it's width. That will give you a starting point.

AZuser

Yup... no problem. For 255, you can even fit on a 10" wide wheel if you wanted to. 255 should be a minor stretch for 9.5"

Same with 225 on a 8.5" which is what I'm running


Offsets seem kinda high for those wheels though... but they should fit fine. They'll just sit in a bit...

aznboi2424

iTrader: (10)

OP isn't changing the tire size was was asking if a 225/40 tire can fit on a 9.5 inch rim or if that's too much of a stretch.

I think it depends on the tire. Probably should contact the tire's manufacture and ask them.

oo7spy

The link to the wheels is broken. However, I love the Nurburgrings. I want to put them on my RL when I get the $$$. Post pics when they are on.

AZuser

Of the wheel choices, I'd say

18x8.0 - 114.3 bolt - Offset: 35
18x9 - 114.3 bolt - Offset: 32

would look best

AZuser

It does depend on tire. Kinda hard to see, but looks like it's the Bridgestone Turanza EL400 and going by what tirerack says, the 255/40 tire has a rim width range of 8.5"-10"

ThermonMermon

thanks. i think this setup would look great too. just asking around on CL forum, since i only have about 1 finger gap in the rear, and dont want to destroy the rear fender of a leased car.

SuperTrooper169

iTrader: (2)

Maybe I missed it, but what's the OEM IS250 wheel offset?

AZuser

18x8 +45 F
18x8.5 +50 R




After doing some checking,

18x8.0 - 114.3 bolt - Offset: 35
18x9 - 114.3 bolt - Offset: 32

will look pretty similar to

18x8.5 - 114.3 bolt - Offset: 45
18x9.5 - 114.3 bolt - Offset: 40

as far as the amount of flushness/how much they'll stick out


Front:

18x8 +35 will give you 6mm less of inner clearance and stick out 6mm more vs stock
18x8.5 +45 will give you 10mm more inner clearance and stick out 10 mm more vs stock


Rear:

18x9 +32 will give you 3mm less clearance and stick out 23mm more vs stock
18x9.5 +40 will give you 12mm more clearance and stick out 24mm more vs stock

ThermonMermon

last ones in stock are these:

18x8 / 35 F and 18x9.5 / 40 R

These work??? ready to pull the trig

Thanks again for all of your help.

AS3.0CL

you will not be flush with those offsets, at least with the front. If you want close to flush the offsets that would work with that 18x8.5 +35 or +30 with the tire i mention below. And for the rear a 18x8.5+35 will get you pretty flush, also using the tire i mention below.

for tires in that size width rim i'd go with 235or245/40/18 and 275/35/18 if you want some sidewall. I run a 235/35/19 and a 275/30/19 with the same wheel widths that you are looking at. I do not rub but i am on an f-sport drop.

the 18x8 and 18x9 width rim might also be an option if you want to be flush, and put the same tire width i mention above.

stock rims on your IS is 18x8 and 18x8.5, using the stock tires might be a little bit of a stretch on the wider rims. however if your going with the 18x8 and18x9 they might work out pretty good. i personally would go wider with the tires to get an nice aggressive look.

ThermonMermon

all set guys. cant wait! its gonna be a stretch for the rear, but oh well.



one week to go!

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

transfer your lease

PURCHASE a miata

put a set of 17x9 rims and be happy

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

A lot of MS3 people actually have this rim on their cars, it looks awesome.

Good choice man!

SuperTrooper169

iTrader: (2)

Those were the wheels I was considering as the front runner if I went aftermarket. For the price you can't touch another wheel that looks as nice and is as light weight. Great choice! Did you go with the bronze?

ThermonMermon

hell yeah i got bronze, thats how i narrowed it down

the 5zigens (bronze) were a close second. but these TSWs really look and feel like they are high end wheels. very happy with the price

moar pics

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

Do you have any IS with these rims on?

ThermonMermon

gunmetal ^^


machined ^^

the third option is bronze..and i havent seen it yet.

ThermonMermon

these are the exact size, in bronze on a white ride...

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

looks very nice man!

AZuser

Nice wheel and color choice.

Wheels look really nice.

What size did you go with, 18x8 / 35 F and 18x9.5 / 40 R ???

Out of curiosity, what's the weight on these?

ThermonMermon

yup! thanks for the help

AZuser

No prob. Not like I have anything better to do.


And in case you forget,

ThermonMermon

theyll be mounted by next weekend...pics to come!

Moose Muscles

cant wait, neighbor down the road has a forest green audi with black TSW Nurburgrings, awesome rim choice

ThermonMermon

what do you guys think for lug nuts (color). Wheels are bronze on white pearl car.



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Mr Marco

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

Don't be ricey.

Get the dark color ones.

AZuser

I say same color as wheels if possible