Give me a good reason NOT to buy this wheel for Autox
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 57STS »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">because small Diameter and wide width are better for perfomance. Get 15" as wide as you can fit on your car 
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I disagree. Get the widest wheel that will fit the widest tire that will fit your car.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I disagree. Get the widest wheel that will fit the widest tire that will fit your car.
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it depends what class u want to run in. i dont know if the is3 came with 17's, but if so those must be the same width as stockers to run them in stock. otherwise (as someone said) run the enki for street and stockers w/ R's for autox. if u want to run STX, then run the widest they allow (7 or 7.5)
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LudemanDan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Staying in stock class (unless you don't care). If you want two wheelsets, run your stock wheels at races and use the new set for the street.
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Pretty wheels don't make ya fast.
I agree with Dan.
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Pretty wheels don't make ya fast.
I agree with Dan.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I disagree. Get the widest wheel that will fit the widest tire that will fit your car.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I said to get wide width!! you don't need a big diameter to get wide width though, hell I know some cars run 15x9. Wide good, big diameter bad
I said to get wide width!! you don't need a big diameter to get wide width though, hell I know some cars run 15x9. Wide good, big diameter bad
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They look pretty good to me. IS300's come with 7" tires? Sweet. Since they're the same diameter and width as your stock wheels, I'd recommend weighing both of them so you know you're running the lightest for autox.
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I said to get wide width!! you don't need a big diameter to get wide width though, hell I know some cars run 15x9. Wide good, big diameter bad </TD></TR></TABLE>
You missed my point. You said get the widest wheels you can fit. Well, I dont agree. Let me give you an example: Say your car can fit 7 inch wide rims along with 225 series tires without rubbing. I would suggest getting 6.5 inch rims that will still fit 225 series tires because you save on rim weight but mainting tire width.
I said to get wide width!! you don't need a big diameter to get wide width though, hell I know some cars run 15x9. Wide good, big diameter bad
</TD></TR></TABLE>You missed my point. You said get the widest wheels you can fit. Well, I dont agree. Let me give you an example: Say your car can fit 7 inch wide rims along with 225 series tires without rubbing. I would suggest getting 6.5 inch rims that will still fit 225 series tires because you save on rim weight but mainting tire width.
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Re: (Wont be beat)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Wont be beat »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You missed my point. You said get the widest wheels you can fit. Well, I dont agree. Let me give you an example: Say your car can fit 7 inch wide rims along with 225 series tires without rubbing. I would suggest getting 6.5 inch rims that will still fit 225 series tires because you save on rim weight but mainting tire width.</TD></TR></TABLE>
that really depends on what kind of tires you're running. hoosiers don't seem to mind being shoehorned onto a narrow rim. but almost any street tire will perform better on a wider rim.
You missed my point. You said get the widest wheels you can fit. Well, I dont agree. Let me give you an example: Say your car can fit 7 inch wide rims along with 225 series tires without rubbing. I would suggest getting 6.5 inch rims that will still fit 225 series tires because you save on rim weight but mainting tire width.</TD></TR></TABLE>
that really depends on what kind of tires you're running. hoosiers don't seem to mind being shoehorned onto a narrow rim. but almost any street tire will perform better on a wider rim.
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Re: (Wont be beat)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Wont be beat »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
You missed my point. You said get the widest wheels you can fit. Well, I dont agree. Let me give you an example: Say your car can fit 7 inch wide rims along with 225 series tires without rubbing. I would suggest getting 6.5 inch rims that will still fit 225 series tires because you save on rim weight but mainting tire width.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't agree w/ you... Wider wheel is worth the extra .5lb Speads out the tire more, more even wear pattern...
You missed my point. You said get the widest wheels you can fit. Well, I dont agree. Let me give you an example: Say your car can fit 7 inch wide rims along with 225 series tires without rubbing. I would suggest getting 6.5 inch rims that will still fit 225 series tires because you save on rim weight but mainting tire width.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I don't agree w/ you... Wider wheel is worth the extra .5lb Speads out the tire more, more even wear pattern...
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Re: (YodaIsGod)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by YodaIsGod »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">17x7 is what I need all around.
although, I think I can get away with 17x7.5 in the rear because it is stock for the IS300 SportCross wagon. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Nope. You can't run 17x7.5 because it is not an option on the 4-door.
although, I think I can get away with 17x7.5 in the rear because it is stock for the IS300 SportCross wagon.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Nope. You can't run 17x7.5 because it is not an option on the 4-door.
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Nope. You can't run 17x7.5 because it is not an option on the 4-door.
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DAMN!
oh well.....but wait, could I go, for some odd reason, go down to 16x7, because it was an option on the sedan. don't really want too. just fyi
Nope. You can't run 17x7.5 because it is not an option on the 4-door.
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DAMN!
oh well.....but wait, could I go, for some odd reason, go down to 16x7, because it was an option on the sedan. don't really want too. just fyi
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by YodaIsGod »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
could I go, for some odd reason, go down to 16x7, because it was an option on the sedan. don't really want too. just fyi</TD></TR></TABLE>
not if it is a "dealer installed" option, which I believe it is.
could I go, for some odd reason, go down to 16x7, because it was an option on the sedan. don't really want too. just fyi</TD></TR></TABLE>
not if it is a "dealer installed" option, which I believe it is.
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DAMN!
oh well.....but wait, could I go, for some odd reason, go down to 16x7, because it was an option on the sedan. don't really want too. just fyi</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well, if it was an option from the factory (not the dealer), then that would be ok. However, if the 16's required heated seats and the purple velvet interior, then you can't run 16's unless you have the heated seats and purple velvet interior.
Are you sure the optional wheels were 16x7? I would have sworn they were 16x6.5.
Just get those 17x7's. They're really cheap (can't beat $100/wheel!). They're not the lightest wheels out there, but in that price range, you can't be that picky. At 20 lb, I'll bet they're still a little lighter than those OEM bricks. Damn, those things were heavy!
DAMN!
oh well.....but wait, could I go, for some odd reason, go down to 16x7, because it was an option on the sedan. don't really want too. just fyi</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well, if it was an option from the factory (not the dealer), then that would be ok. However, if the 16's required heated seats and the purple velvet interior, then you can't run 16's unless you have the heated seats and purple velvet interior.
Are you sure the optional wheels were 16x7? I would have sworn they were 16x6.5.
Just get those 17x7's. They're really cheap (can't beat $100/wheel!). They're not the lightest wheels out there, but in that price range, you can't be that picky. At 20 lb, I'll bet they're still a little lighter than those OEM bricks. Damn, those things were heavy!
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I don't agree w/ you... Wider wheel is worth the extra .5lb Speads out the tire more, more even wear pattern... </TD></TR></TABLE>
I see you point.
I don't agree w/ you... Wider wheel is worth the extra .5lb Speads out the tire more, more even wear pattern...
</TD></TR></TABLE>I see you point.
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