# Help me pick wheels for my IS250!!! **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 12, 2008, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397 "2008-05-12T12:16:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tjZ28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9de0a6/32.png) [@tjZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tjZ28)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/1 "2008-05-12T12:16:23Z")
Throw some suggestions out there! I’m looking for some nice 19"s (stock is 18" so I want to go bigger, but no twankies thanks), I’m thinking more of a “mesh” style wheel since it’s “just” the 250 and has small brakes. I think a really open 5 spoke type design would make the brakes look terrible. Also leaning towards a silver or polished look. I’m not a big chrome fan, and I don’t think the all too popular black wheels would look that good on it since it’s dark blue. The car: ![http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t252/tjZ06/newlex1small.jpg](http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t252/tjZ06/newlex1small.jpg) ![http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t252/tjZ06/newlex4small.jpg](http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t252/tjZ06/newlex4small.jpg) Some options: Cheap-o Ebay wheels: ![http://i21.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/ee/cd/c1a6_2.JPG](http://i21.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/ee/cd/c1a6_2.JPG) ![http://nomad.liquidweb.com/~need4spe/ebay/mrr/gt1/gt1s.jpg](http://nomad.liquidweb.com/~need4spe/ebay/mrr/gt1/gt1s.jpg) [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-IS300-IS250-IS350-GS300-SC300-GS430-STAGGERED-RIMS\_W0QQitemZ110250172572QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110250172572&](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-IS300-IS250-IS350-GS300-SC300-GS430-STAGGERED-RIMS_W0QQitemZ110250172572QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110250172572&) A little less cheap-o Ebay wheels (they didn’t have any pics on an IS): ![http://i6.ebayimg.com/04/i/06/55/3f/73_2.JPG](http://i6.ebayimg.com/04/i/06/55/3f/73_2.JPG) ![http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c38/xautosound/Axis_Penta_BMW_5-Series.jpg](http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c38/xautosound/Axis_Penta_BMW_5-Series.jpg) [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-Axis-Penta-G35-350z-IS250-GS300-M3-Mustang-Wheels\_W0QQitemZ150244883171QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item150244883171&](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/19-Axis-Penta-G35-350z-IS250-GS300-M3-Mustang-Wheels_W0QQitemZ150244883171QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item150244883171&) Some TSW’s I can get a really good deal on locally: ![http://bigwheels.net/wheels/tsw/snetterton_silver_large.jpg](http://bigwheels.net/wheels/tsw/snetterton_silver_large.jpg) The only thing I don’t like about these is they would only be a 19x8 in the front, rather than the 19x8.5 I want. They are 19x9.5 in the back like I want, though about 5mm more offset than I’d like so I might still run a very small spacer. Another option would be to get some wheel spacers and maybe paint my stock wheels a bit darker (like the '08s have). This is a friend’s car w/ 10/15mm front/rear spacers and stock wheels, I’d go 15/20 I think. BTW, they are bolt-on hub-centric spacers. ![http://home.comcast.net/~rtornio/Images/IS250Mod7.jpg](http://home.comcast.net/~rtornio/Images/IS250Mod7.jpg) Also, the same friend now has “G-Spider” wheels, he’s offered to sell them to me but they’ll need tires in ~6 months so it doesn’t work out that much cheaper than just buying 19"s now, especially since I’d still need to buy the spacers (~$200). ![http://home.comcast.net/~rtornio/Images/IS250Mod12.jpg](http://home.comcast.net/~rtornio/Images/IS250Mod12.jpg) Again, both pics above of my friend’s car are WITH the 10/15 spacers. I’d do 15/20 if I go with stock sized wheels. This car also has Eibach ProKits and I’ll be doing those no matter which wheel I choose. I’ve riden in it and the ride is just a bit firmer than stock, but in a good way. And clearly it looks a helluva lot better. -TJ ---
**Author:** ![tjZ28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9de0a6/32.png) [@tjZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tjZ28)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/2 "2008-05-12T12:32:16Z")
There’s also these for sale locally, and they’re even comin’ off my color car: ![http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3838/medium/closeUpFront.jpg](http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3838/medium/closeUpFront.jpg) ![http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3838/medium/Rear15.jpg](http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3838/medium/Rear15.jpg) I’m just afraid the brakes will look like poop behind them (notice that car has a BBK). -TJ ---
**Author:** ![PoisonousBeef](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poisonousbeef/32/6007_2.png) [@PoisonousBeef](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PoisonousBeef)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/3 "2008-05-12T12:32:47Z")
Cheap ebay wheels look cheap. I think the OEM G-Spider wheels are probably the nicest of what you’ve shown. If I didn’t want to throw the money at them I’d just get the stock wheels done in a slightly darker finish. ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/4 "2008-05-12T12:33:21Z")
TJ don’t buy junk wheels… ---
**Author:** ![jph102900](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jph102900/32/6049_2.png) [@jph102900](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jph102900)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/5 "2008-05-12T12:49:58Z")
I agree, don’t waste your money on the junky wheels. Although I do like the look of the BBS-style deep dish wheels, the ebay ones are just crap and the real thing would get pretty expensive. I would go with the G-Spider wheels like PoisonousBeef said above. ---
**Author:** ![tjZ28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9de0a6/32.png) [@tjZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tjZ28)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/6 "2008-05-12T13:37:14Z")
> [@old skool newb](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/old-skool-newb/36339/4): > > Cheap ebay wheels look cheap. > > I think the OEM G-Spider wheels are probably the nicest of what you’ve shown. > > If I didn’t want to throw the money at them I’d just get the stock wheels done in a slightly darker finish. I like the OEM G-Spiders too, but they’re stock sizes/offsets so I need spacers with them for the “flush” look, and they still are only 18"s. If the tires on them right now were in better shape I think I’d jump on it in a heartbeat. I am going to get a few quotes on having the stock wheels repaired (some curb rash from the woman… won’t let that happen again) and powder coated a little darker. > [@Call out: Somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/call-out-somedude/36297/24): > > TJ don’t buy junk wheels… I know… I know… > [@NSX Buffalo Stampede 10/03/2007 Ray Laks Williamsville](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nsx-buffalo-stampede-10-03-2007-ray-laks-williamsville/36342/4): > > I agree, don’t waste your money on the junky wheels. Although I do like the look of the BBS-style deep dish wheels, the ebay ones are just crap and the real thing would get pretty expensive. I would go with the G-Spider wheels like PoisonousBeef said above. What do you all think of the last ones? They sell for over $1k each new, and currently the seller is asking $2300 w/ tires. -TJ ---
**Author:** ![tegSimple](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d6d6ee/32.png) [@tegSimple](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tegSimple)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/7 "2008-05-12T13:44:10Z")
I can’t see all the pictures because I’m at work, but cheap wheels on a nice car make me want to cry. ---
**Author:** ![LilGreenB18](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lilgreenb18/32/3362_2.png) [@LilGreenB18](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LilGreenB18)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/8 "2008-05-12T13:55:19Z")
go with stock isF wheels , i can get you cost on them ---
**Author:** ![Shaggy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shaggy/32/5945_2.png) [@Shaggy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shaggy)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/9 "2008-05-12T14:53:57Z")
Not broke don’t fix it ---
**Author:** ![SixSpeed454SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e19adc/32.png) [@SixSpeed454SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SixSpeed454SS)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/10 "2008-05-12T14:59:24Z")
> [@old skool newb](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/old-skool-newb/36339/4): > > Cheap ebay wheels look cheap. > > I think the OEM G-Spider wheels are probably the nicest of what you’ve shown. > > If I didn’t want to throw the money at them I’d just get the stock wheels done in a slightly darker finish. :stupid: Those G-Spider wheels look great. Maybe in a darker finish to make them a little cooler, even. Cheap wheels on nice cars FTL. ---
**Author:** ![rusty240det](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rusty240det/32/5946_2.png) [@rusty240det](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rusty240det)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/11 "2008-05-12T15:14:21Z")
> [@tjZ28"](#): > > There’s also these for sale locally, and they’re even comin’ off my color car: > > ![http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3838/medium/closeUpFront.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/b/7/b7793eaa0742e5333006412f38eac8ec6212606c.jpeg) > > ![http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3838/medium/Rear15.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/0/4/049e0e59fc1b5527cd0b41a43e7b90ae0d98b0ea.jpeg) > > I’m just afraid the brakes will look like poop behind them (notice that car has a BBK). > > -TJ wow, that really makes me want those for my IS250 ---
**Author:** ![tjZ28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9de0a6/32.png) [@tjZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tjZ28)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/12 "2008-05-12T15:41:10Z")
> [@Anyone ever experience a flying hawaiian?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-ever-experience-a-flying-hawaiian/36237/37): > > go with stock isF wheels , i can get you cost on them ISF wheels don’t fit since the F has flared fenders etc. They’re also like $1500 each from Lex. :jerkit: > [@winter car pics](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-pics/36267/104): > > wow, that really makes me want those for my IS250 I forgot you got an IS too… how are you liking it? The guy with those wheels above owns a shop, that was his show car. So the tires have ~1,500 miles on them. I went and inspected the wheels and they are very clean, only one spot of very minor rash (hard to spot unless you’re face is 2 feet away fromt hem). He’ll do $2200 for me with the new lug nuts I need, an extra set of center caps, dismount my stock tires, install my TPMS in the new wheels, mount up the new tires and throw 'em on my bucket. I told him deal, I’ll bring the car Friday. I just ordered my Prokit springs too. Woo woo. -TJ ---
**Author:** ![ZEX350Z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/87869e/32.png) [@ZEX350Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZEX350Z)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/13 "2008-05-12T15:45:56Z")
> [@FS: 99/00 Civic Si rims w/tires](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-99-00-civic-si-rims-w-tires/35971/19): > > I forgot you got an IS too… how are you liking it? The guy with those wheels above owns a shop, that was his show car. So the tires have ~1,500 miles on them. I went and inspected the wheels and they are very clean, only one spot of very minor rash (hard to spot unless you’re face is 2 feet away fromt hem). He’ll do $2200 for me with the new lug nuts I need, an extra set of center caps, dismount my stock tires, install my TPMS in the new wheels, mount up the new tires and throw 'em on my bucket. I told him deal, I’ll bring the car Friday. I just ordered my Prokit springs too. Woo woo. > > -TJ sweet…looks sick ---
**Author:** ![SoLow](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/solow/32/6001_2.png) [@SoLow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SoLow)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/14 "2008-05-12T15:47:54Z")
i like the G-spyder wheels ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/15 "2008-05-12T16:06:18Z")
[http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1781370&postcount=15](http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1781370&postcount=15) HRE C20 19x8.5 19X9.5 edit: damn dude… 3.5 hours and you’re already sold! haha ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/16 "2008-05-12T16:18:12Z")
On-Topic Serious Discussions and debates not related to **Automobiles**. Forum Rules are strictly enforced. No Post whoring, flaming, thread hijacking or smart ass replies. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![tjZ28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9de0a6/32.png) [@tjZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tjZ28)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/17 "2008-05-12T17:21:15Z")
> [@Who wants to.....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-wants-to/36277/9): > > [Aftermarket Wheel Owners Post Your Setup - ClubLexus - Lexus Forum Discussion](http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1781370&postcount=15) > > HRE > C20 > 19x8.5 > 19X9.5 > > edit: damn dude… 3.5 hours and you’re already sold! haha I really like HREs but I’m not going to spend over $5k on wheels for a ~$30k car. > [@I need a home inspector... anyone?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-home-inspector-anyone/36345/3): > > On-Topic > Serious Discussions and debates not related to **Automobiles**. Forum Rules are strictly enforced. No Post whoring, flaming, thread hijacking or smart ass replies. > > 😃 You act like I can read or something. -TJ ---
**Author:** ![slowcamaro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slowcamaro/32/5975_2.png) [@slowcamaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowcamaro)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/18 "2008-05-12T18:51:07Z")
fikse ---
**Author:** ![tjZ28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9de0a6/32.png) [@tjZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tjZ28)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/19 "2008-05-12T19:25:36Z")
> [@winter car pics](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/winter-car-pics/36267/113): > > fikse Very nice, but again I’m not going to spend $5k on wheels/tires for this car. I still need to finish the dry sump in the 'vette etc. I’d rather spend $2k on wheels/tires for the IS and put the other $3k into finishing the dry sump and maybe coilovers for the Z than put $5k wheels/tires on the IS. -TJ ---
**Author:** ![slowcamaro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slowcamaro/32/5975_2.png) [@slowcamaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slowcamaro)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2008, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397/20 "2008-05-12T20:12:19Z")
> [@I need a cople sound clips](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-need-a-cople-sound-clips/36325/8): > > Very nice, but again I’m not going to spend $5k on wheels/tires for this car. I still need to finish the dry sump in the 'vette etc. I’d rather spend $2k on wheels/tires for the IS and put the other $3k into finishing the dry sump and maybe coilovers for the Z than put $5k wheels/tires on the IS. > > -TJ just had to say it cause after my car is done i am getting a set [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-pick-wheels-for-my-is250/197397.md?page=2)