Hi all

I'm considering getting a set of these for my IS200 Sport and was just wondering if anyone on here has them on their IS200 or has seen them on another IS200 and if so do they look ok?

On another point, I've heard that some people put 225/40 18 tyres on the front and 235/40 18 on the rears. Is this a necessary/better setup or am I better to stick with 225/40 18 tyres all round?

Thanks in advance,

Gavin

Got any pix mate...

Have a pic mate but don't know how to post it on here.

Can you give me your email address so I can mail it to you and you can post it for me?

Cheers

Gavin

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Cheers bazza

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my choice

Baz to the rescue...

Wheels looks nice ...good choice if you go for them!!!

Whos been busy with the polish then..........dodgy drums though

[quote]..........dodgy drums though   [/quote]


not for long !!!

I think they would look OK. Have seen one in the flesh, very good quality and paint finish.

Gavin

Nice rims........

Dont forget to check the offset is 45...

Apparantly these wheels come in a 40 offset. Will this be ok for my IS200?

Someone please let me know as I don't want to order them and then discover they don't fit!

Cheers

Gavin

[quote name='Gavin G' date='Jun 12 2003, 04:14 PM']Apparantly these wheels come in a 40 offset. Will this be ok for my IS200?

Someone please let me know as I don't want to order them and then discover they don't fit!

Cheers

Gavin [/quote]
I'm running 18x8 with a 40 offset and it's fine. You can always get spacers to add a few mm offset if they rub.

I kept to 225/40 with front and rear so i can swap the back and front wheels every few thousand miles to help keep the tyre wear even. 235/35 on the back is so marginal an increase in tread I thought the advantage of being able to switch tyres around more beneficial

Asam

[quote name='Kavey' date='Jun 12 2003, 07:56 PM'][quote name='Gavin G' date='Jun 12 2003, 04:14 PM'] Apparantly these wheels come in a 40 offset.  Will this be ok for my IS200? 

Someone please let me know as I don't want to order them and then discover they don't fit!

Cheers

Gavin [/quote]
I'm running 18x8 with a 40 offset and it's fine. You can always get spacers to add a few mm offset if they rub.

I kept to 225/40 with front and rear so i can swap the back and front wheels every few thousand miles to help keep the tyre wear even. 235/35 on the back is so marginal an increase in tread I thought the advantage of being able to switch tyres around more beneficial

Asam [/quote]
spacers will actually decrease the offset
40mm offset + 5mm spacer = 35mm offset

40mm will fit without rubbing
unless you go to low

Cheers for the info guys, looks like I'll go ahead and order them!

[quote name='Gavin G' date='Jun 12 2003, 11:07 PM']Cheers for the info guys,  looks like I'll go ahead and order them![/quote]

Hey Gavin,

Did you get these wheels?

If so, we want photos!

Nige

Hi Nige

Wheels are on order and apparantly the IS200 isn't that common a fitment and some models of OZ wheels take a bit longer to get.

In short, I don't know when I'll have them but it gives me a chance to get my drums and calipers painted (if I ever get around to it) and I'm also fighting with Lexus to get my current alloys replaced due to the dreaded corrosion so I'll have a nice new set to store in the garage

Cheers

Gavin

P.S. Was also thinking about lowering the car but I don't want to compromise the ride quality as this is important to me. I've probably done so already by fitting 40 profile tyres to my 18's. Do I really need to with the bigger wheels and if so how low can I go?

[quote]P.S. Was also thinking about lowering the car but I don't want to compromise the ride quality as this is important to me. I've probably done so already by fitting 40 profile tyres to my 18's. Do I really need to with the bigger wheels and if so how low can I go?[/quote]


Hi Gavin, yep i think it would look better to lower it, see the post on the Group Buy on the Eibach 30mm Springs..

You won't sacrifice the ride quality, as you won't be going that low at all and it won't be far off stock ride, so go for it, it will look the dogs ...

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