Hi,

Looking for a little advice..

Just got my hands on an IS200 sport (2001 car), and am looking to change the alloys to a set of 19 inch wheels. I've found a set I like.. 19x8 with 235/35 tyres so will fit fine, offset is ok aswell.

Only thing I am a little worried about is if the car will sit right on the 19's (if you know what i mean..?!) with the standard suspension. Can anyone give me a little advice..? possilbly lowering by 15mm or so to not spoil the comfort etc aswell might be an option..

Thanx. Hussain

you will need to roll your arches mate a boy on here called mr mole has 19's on his car and it looks stunnin its lowered on teng springs i think the drop is approx 20-30mm.don't think you get springs that drop the car 15mm.
mine is dropped just over 40mm and its not lost any comfort.
anyway mr moles car for you to drool over.
[img]http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn9/moleypics/enginebay012.jpg[/img]

It'll look ridiculous on 19's unless you lower it. They look bad enough on the standard 17's at standard height IMO.
You're worried about retaining ride comfort & your going to 19" 35 series tyres?? Lower it & stop being silly


Have a browse of this thread for some inspiration [url="http://z4.invisionfree.com/lexusaltezzaclub/index.php?showtopic=4920"]http://z4.invisionfree.com/lexusaltezzaclu...?showtopic=4920[/url]

[quote name='ormi' post='692025' date='Sep 24 2009, 10:37 PM']you will need to roll your arches mate a boy on here called mr mole has 19's on his car and it looks stunnin its lowered on teng springs i think the drop is approx 20-30mm.don't think you get springs that drop the car 15mm.
mine is dropped just over 40mm and its not lost any comfort.
anyway mr moles car for you to drool over.
[img]http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn9/moleypics/enginebay012.jpg[/img][/quote]


mr moles car looks v good! Thanx for the advice..I'l see if I need to roll the arches, although I dont think I will. They should fit undr the arches with a 30mm odd drop.

[quote name='E910' post='692026' date='Sep 24 2009, 10:42 PM']It'll look ridiculous on 19's unless you lower it. They look bad enough on the standard 17's at standard height IMO.
You're worried about retaining ride comfort & your going to 19" 35 series tyres?? Lower it & stop being silly


Have a browse of this thread for some inspiration [url="http://z4.invisionfree.com/lexusaltezzaclub/index.php?showtopic=4920"]http://z4.invisionfree.com/lexusaltezzaclu...?showtopic=4920[/url][/quote]


E910 ur rite, car does look a little high even on the 17s..that link is definately giving some inspiration! Thanx mate. I'l post sum pics wen i've sorted the wheels out..

With the right offset I don't think 19x8 will need arch rolling - not 100% on that though.

Depending on whether you've got a pre or post facelift car, your sport is either 10 or 15mm lower than standard anyway. TTE springs at 30mm drop might be a simple option if you don't want to lose too much comfort too.