takeapieandrun

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Wow. These look really nice on the sedan. I think a powdercoat would do wonders.

layzieczar15

Just got the coupe 19's I love the look.

STownSaint

Got em back from powdercoat, perfect "gunmetal" IMO

Need tires now, what's the consensus of sizing? 225/45 & 245/40? 245/40 all around? 245/40 & 265/?? ? Mainly interested in looks, don't want a "beefy" or "pillowy" sidewall, but don't want to risk stretched tires either (OEM suspension btw). Thanks

blnewt

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Nice look there^^ Glad you got them just the way you wanted

As far as tires, a 235/40/19 front 265/35/19 rear would be a good combo as far as having a similar mount at the sidewall. Running 245/40s all around is another fine plan, that 1/2" stagger will be hardly noticeable at the sidewall.

STownSaint

^Thx again for your help. Sounds like you recall my having to re-coat these wheels, came out good but BOY was I wrong about the shop doing them (Custom Functionz in DMV), all I'll say is that the owner has a LONG way to go as far as running a business and handling customers, but I still came out clean (after a little grief).

Ordered 245/40/19 all around, Continental DWS "06" (new version), should be able to put up some photos in a week or so.

blnewt

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Yep, I remember you weren't too happy w/ the shade of gunmetal you ended up with. Those look great now though., sorry to hear it was a PITA, but the result looks like it was worth it. Should be happy w/ the (4) 245s, should be a nice setup.

dAgent

Here is mine on some black chrome coupe wheels.

dAgent

I wish the older coupe wheels came in black chrome, they would look even better.

blnewt

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Those look great!
Would be nice if you could wrap your trim in a black chrome vinyl that would closely match those wheels. With all the new vinyl out these days there's probably something pretty close.

Epiphany

I like the wheels, not liking the badge on the fender though.

ToXIc

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Coupe rear 20mm spacer 245/40 | Vert rear no spacer 255/35

STownSaint

^NICE! That fitment is spectacular.

Finally got mine on, 245/40 Continental DWS06 on the sport coupe 8.5/9 staggered wheels. To me, setup looks pretty good with OEM suspension, was somewhat expecting the wheel swap to evolve to lowering springs and spacers, but think I'll be fine for now. But what a major difference these make over the sport sedan 18s.

But now, the bright chrome center caps stick out pretty badly, need to think of what to do there (they don't seem to be easily paint-able). Also, the headlight housing now stick out a lot too. Never ends...

blnewt

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Nice job S Town^^. a couple pics the gap doesn't look too big and a couple others it does. If you're happy then who cares
The problem is this site, lol, too many lowered Gs so when you see ones that aren't dropped it's obvious to our "trained" eyes.
Those caps might not be too bad to paint, have you asked any auto painters in your area?

STownSaint

Yes gap is all over the place in photos, most level ground is probably in the shop (first two photos).

Funny you mention trained eyes because this site permanently changed my perspective of gaps, tuck/poke, etc. basically never paid attention to how the wheel fits the well until the very observant folks on here routinely pointed it out and eliminated it with springs, spacers, etc. Oh well...

The center caps are tricky, because they have these circular rings engraved into them (like a vinyl record), not sure how paint will look on them, might have to experience a little bit, but happy for now.

Thanks again for the tire recommendation, like I mentioned very happy with the 245/40 all around (and the DWS rubber as well)

Epiphany

Grab some gunmetal plastidip for the center caps and see if you like it, won't cost much and if you don't like it super easy to peel back off.