JUMBO PALACE

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Hey all,

I know winter is coming (RIP Ned) but I am starting to think about buying my first set of summer wheels for my X Coupe that is lowered on Swifts. I've never bought wheels before so I'm a little lost. I've done some research on my own but I need some help before pulling the trigger on anything.

I have my eyes on some Stance SF01 Wheels that are 19x9.5. I don't want 20s. They are just too big for me and I'd rather have a little more meat on my tires.

http://www.wheelfire.com/scontent/Wh...438&CheckFit=1

When it comes to buying tires is where I start to lose it. I found a multiplier online so I think that for a 9.5" width rim I would need 245mm tires. After that though I'm not sure what else to look for. I am going for a flush with the fenders look (not stanced at all) and I don't want to rub. Just a cleaner, more aggressive look. I know offset is important but I'm not sure how it works. The smaller the number the further out from the center of the car correct?

Anyway, I know this is long. Hope someone has the patience to help me out. Thanks!

Baby Jumpman

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Do you have the akebono brakes? That'll be important when deciding offset. For stock height people run around +40 offset. I'm lowered and run a +20 for looks and to clear the bbk. Tire size would be 245/40/19

blnewt

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Not long, just covering your bases
Running 245/40/19s all around on 9.5s is a good plan for your AWD. It looks like you have a wide variety of offsets according to this site
19x9.5 Stance SF01 Brushed Silver (Rotary Forged) (True Directional) Wheels
I think a +35 offset will get you a more flush look without any problems w/ rubbing at the fender. A +30 will have the wheel right at the fender but will still tuck inside under compression, but the +35 gives you a little more wiggle room.

G37xhibeet

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Great wheel choice. I wish they were around when I was choosing

JUMBO PALACE

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Thanks blnewt you've been awesome and helpful as always! I'm going to get my finances in order and hopefully take the plunge soon.

JUMBO PALACE

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Thanks! I really liked the look of the Vossen CVT but not the price tag. This is closer to what I'm willing to pay

JUMBO PALACE

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Hey blnewt one more thing. I realized that they offer a 19x8.5 wheel as well. Is there a reason to get one over the other? And if I went with the 8.5 would the tire size have to change as well? Thanks bud!

blnewt

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Yeah, you can run the 8.5s w/ 245/40/19s, if you plan on going w/ bigger brakes at a later time you'd have to verify clearance though. Also the concavity will more than likely be decreased w/ the narrower wheel.