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Old 07-25-2019, 12:39 AM   #29
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I put on TRD lowering springs and mounted my 18" Work wheels a month after purchasing my vehicle (owned the car about a year and a half now).

My wheels are 18x8.5 with 245/35/18 tires (absolutely ZERO rubbing). I have driven the car basically everyday since ownership and have been from San Diego county to Sonoma county multiple times.

I have bumped into curbs a few times parallel parking, and because my fat tires, have 0 damage to the wheels. I've also hit a handful of pot holes.

My setup is very comfortable for a "sports car" and as a daily driver through some shitty streets.

HOWEVER, if you run wide ass wheels with tires that don't fit properly (i.e. "stretched") and slam your car to the ground, the ride quality will obviously be garbage.
I'm glad you haven't had much issues around SD. I was there for a weekend a couple months ago and the roads are no fun when it comes to potholes hahaha. It is the case in OC too. I'm honestly not picky with driving comfortability, I've had a 350Z in the past and that was far from comfy compared to a typical sedan. I also believe you that you've had no issues, I'm sure sometimes tire/wheel issues are just unlucky problems because we can't always see whats on the road.
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Old 07-25-2019, 12:41 AM   #30
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Word of advice though. Once you chose just order them right then and there don't wait.
this is how I've always owned wheels for my cars.

this is also how I've managed to own over 100 sets of wheels in 20 years.
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Old 07-25-2019, 12:44 AM   #31
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Welcome to our forum -

Yep, wheels, like ol @Tcoat said in post #2, just pick something you like.

Personally, I see nothing wrong with the wheels that came with the car.

As far as painting brake calipers, why draw the eye to a brake part -

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Thank you for welcoming me.

I've definitely been browsing that link Tcoat provided and it has been very helpful.

I am in no rush to replace the stock wheels to be honest, it isn't that it is ugly or anything like that, I simply just want to stand out a little bit from the stock cars I guess. I am most likely going to stick to the stock wheels for quite some time as wheels aren't really a top priority, but will swap them out at some point.

I've always caught myself staring at high-end cars or cars with special packages that come with red calipers. Also all the racing games I played growing up made them look so nice so I've always wanted one. I just think they add a hint of flare that isn't too flashy or too loud, but it is noticeable enough to get your attention for .2 seconds lol.
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Old 07-25-2019, 12:47 AM   #32
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Stock wheels are ugly, and better he paint his calipers than buy a BBK just for the looks.
Yea stock wheels aren't the best, it feels plain/basic. I agree, no need to waste too much $$ when I can buy a can of spray paint and make it look red lol.
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Old 07-25-2019, 12:48 AM   #33
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this is how I've always owned wheels for my cars.

this is also how I've managed to own over 100 sets of wheels in 20 years.
Noted: Do not hesitate too much but be mindful or I'll end up having too many sets of wheels hahaha.
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Most TRD wheels compliment the car really well, and being OEM+ you get to keep the warranty. Though they can be a little pricey. Out of the lot, I really like the SF-2.
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Noted: Do not hesitate too much but be mindful or I'll end up having too many sets of wheels hahaha.
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this should also be a really good source.


https://www.fitmentindustries.com/wh...er=year&page=1
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Most TRD wheels compliment the car really well, and being OEM+ you get to keep the warranty. Though they can be a little pricey. Out of the lot, I really like the SF-2.
OEM or not, non-OE/OEM+ wheels alone do not impact your warranty unless wheel failure is a direct cause of whatever issue you're trying to claim.

no service advisor in their right mind will deny you a valid claim.
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Old 07-26-2019, 04:07 PM   #38
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Not halo, but got these installed yesterday. Spent 20 minutes finding ones I liked and used 2 websites to preview them on my car. Was much happier than expected. Motegi MR131 17x7.
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Sometimes you just gotta roll with it.
Check on your local used ads. It's a good way to find good deals on wheels. You can play with different looks and take little to no financial hit if you sell them later.


I went to pick up a set of OZ ultraleggera's and the guy listed with the wrong offset. Because I drove two hours to pick them up, then an hour back after turning around halfway home; I ended up buying a set of JDM wheels he had laying around that looked like super leggera's and bought them on the spot.

It took me a day of research to figure out what I'd actually bought. Super JDM
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Sometimes you just gotta roll with it.
Check on your local used ads. It's a good way to find good deals on wheels. You can play with different looks and take little to no financial hit if you sell them later.


I went to pick up a set of OZ ultraleggera's and the guy listed with the wrong offset. Because I drove two hours to pick them up, then an hour back after turning around halfway home; I ended up buying a set of JDM wheels he had laying around that looked like super leggera's and bought them on the spot.

It took me a day of research to figure out what I'd actually bought. Super JDM
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