I have the R40 project kics (knock offs) lug nuts and everyone said they would damage my wheels. They are VERY close and I had to shove tape into the keys to keep them only going on half of the lug nut. So the way yours are designed I think you will have issues. You either need a lug nut with a key that goes inside the lug or lug nuts with the nut at the END of the lug nut like the project kics

 

Pics from the Iphone. 18.875 +35 front and rear. Front has a 7mm spacer to clear brembos.

 

are you using your TPMS? If so where did you get the anodized stems?

 

Probably Ebay! That's where I get mine.

 

^^^ we dont have TPMS

maybe its a anodized ring which goes around the rubber stem? I have seen them at walmart and advance auto parts

 

Lol well his has the type s front bumper and 07-08 mirrors so I think his has TPMS. I don't want a color really. Just want black or gunmetal anodized cap or something to go over the ugly metal valve stem.

 

LOL I was telling Jeremy that our cars (04-05) dont have TPMS....so not sure from where he (Jeremy) is getting his LOL....

talk about confusion...

 

No, I am not using tpms sensors. It's an 07 TL-S and they are Work valve stems.

 

The Muteki SR48 will fit. but the Muteki wheel locks wont. unfortunately..

 

Love the setup bro.

i bought my valve stem on Ebay also.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-BLACK-ALUMINUM-VALVE-STEMS-ROTA-ADR-XXR-DRAG-WHEELS/141004847589?_trksid=p2045573.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27%26meid%3D203663685103057364%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D1011%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D330602692798%26

 

Was 7mm the smallest spacer u could use to clear the brembo? I used a 5mm and cleared perfectly

 

Damn how are you able to deal with the TPMS malfunction on your MID? If it was just the small light I could deal with that but the MID turning yellow and having to be cleared to see anything every time would bug the shit out of me.

 

Can anyone please confirm if this will fit?

08 TL type S

XXR 530's 18x8.75 +20 and 225/40-18 Continental DWS Tires
TEIN Springs - STech Springs

Would any other modifications be necessary?


thanks

 

you should be good. you don't need to roll your fenders. with the springs, your car is drop 1.5''
Now if you are planning on going lower, than you need to roll your fenders. if you look at my post on page 40, you can compare. I dropped my car 2'' and will need to roll my fender.

 

I have the exact same specs and Continental DWS 225/40-18. You need to roll your fenders. I wouldn't put these rims on without going at least 2" drop. They just don't look as good and you aren't showcasing the concavity of the wheels as well either if you're not at least eliminating the wheel gap.

 

Will I be able to lower 2''+ with the Tein S tech springs?

 

you wont be able to drop 2" because you only have springs. now if you have coilovers, that is a different story.

 

cut springs!

 

I didn't roll my fenders w/s techs/stock shocks/8.75 +20/225 and Im fine.

The S-techs give you 2 inch drop in the front with less in the rear like 1.4 I believe.

If you want to get more concave instead of 8.75 you need 9.75 or greater.

Overall I think they look good without being slammed. Obviously I would like the rear lower

 

You should be good if you are on stock shocks and you will clear front brembos

 

YES! lets do it Mexican style!

need MOAR LOWWWW

 

i know its a bit dark but here is a preview. NOT done. i did not roll my fenders but i will and i will go lower.







and for those who were questioning about fitment, here ya go.




Back view:

 

Yeah i have 225/40 on 18x8.75 right now and im rubbing everywhere haha, but im neither rolled or pulled, and im dropped by about 2 inches so, i guess its bound to happen. I plan on getting 215 when these tires die on me, so if your going for an agressive drop and your too lazy to roll fenders get smaller tires

 

Chin, that looks broke. mexi poke

 

like I said, I AM NOT DONE. this is just the preview for everyone to see what it looks like as a progression. I only mounted the one side but I am still on stock wheels. I have a stuck perch on my coilovers so i cannot go lower. i feel an unwanted vibe from you.. js

 

like to see it when your done. all that matters is that you like it anyway.

 

I'm totally new when it comes to wheels. I have a stock '04 TL 6MT and am looking to get some XXR 530s. I have the stock TL wheels with Continental DWS, have put about 30,000 miles on the tires. I'd like to sell them and get some 18" tires. A few questions:
1. How much could I reasonably expect to get for the wheels and tires?
2. My car is at stock height, though hopefully in the future I will be able to drop it. What XXR 530 wheel should I be looking at? The 18x9.75?
3. Will I need to roll the fender?
4. Will I need a camber kit?

I apologize for all the newb questions. Thanks for any help.

 

1. 400 to 500
2. 18 x 8.75 +20
3. Depends on how low you go
4. Same as #3

 

Thanks! Assuming that I get the wheels and tires installed at stock height, I won't need to roll the fenders or get a camber kit right? Only if I drop the car?

 

that does look intense, but it'll look good, that is quite a stretch!

 

Correct but your wheels will poke out and car will look goofy IMO

 

 

Assuming I go for 18x8.75 +20 with a 225/40/18, at stock height why will the wheels poke out? How does lowering the car fix this? I've tried reading back through the last few pages of this thread but can't find a picture that shows this. Does rolling the fender pull it out so it would be more flush with the wheel? Thanks again

 

Yes at stock height you will indeed have poke. Lowering the car induces natural negative camber which brings the top of the wheels in under the fender a little bit to reduce the "pokey" look. I was at stock height and they looked like crap.

 

Cust0mx, now if you look at my pictures above, i drop my car 2 inches with coilovers and i am still sitting pretty high. my rims are 18x9.75+20 with 215/35/18 tires. i have not roll my fenders yet. My wheel is literally poking out because of the height i am and it looks unordinary. the more you drop, the more of your top wheel concave inwards.

it will be hella aggressive! give me one more month until i actually finish everything. i still have to buy camber kits and roll my fenders and get the damn stuck perch on my coilovers so i can go lower.
Thursday i am going to get that perch unstuck and Friday, i am going to roll my fenders.

 

Say I drop my car 2" and get some Tein Basis coilovers, will the wheel still be poking out? Will a camber kit help prevent poking?

I want to avoid rolling the fenders if at all possible, but it seems like it's a must if lowering the car and getting these wheels. Am I wrong?

 

If you're dropped enough for these wheels to look good, plan on rolling.

 

Has anyone that has their car dropped been able to get the wheels tucked in without rolling, or is it an absolute necessity?

 

tires can be tucked in but your rims can still be poking out.
either way, if you want to look "hellaflush" you gotta roll the fenders
i drop mine 2'' with the xxr 530 and this is what it looks

 

Thanks for the photo. Do most wheels stick out like this, or is just specific to this wheel?

If I were to drop the car 2" and get Tein Basis coilovers, would a camber kit be recommended as well?