[jdmpwr07]

Ok, so many of you know my predicament. I now currently have a set of ASA AR2's 18X7.5 with 225/40/18s. Now, there is nothing really wrong with these rims...but the weak sauce fitment is getting to me. If I ever plan to boost then I seriously need to consider a wider/better fitting setup.

Remembering this, I am still a college student. I fell in love with the SSR SP1's the second I saw them on an IS. Then I took a look at the price tag...over $2000 to $2500 easy for a staggered setup...just for rims. Still, I'm determined not to give up on such a good looking rim.

This brings us to the question (don't kill me Moody)...I looked in a set of Rota D2's. In all honesty, they look the same to me. Also, I would be able to purchase an entire setup for $830...easily reachable now. Plus, I don't track my car or ever plan on it. I just need some good wheels for a daily driver that I'm not afraid to get dirty or cry if I bang it up against a curb.

Here is the setup I can buy from Rota:

18x8 5x114.3+48mm (Front 2 Wheels)
18x9 5x114.3+50mm (Rear 2 Wheels)

I think this would work perfect (maybe not the offset) with a 235 up front and 255 out back.

Anyways...basically I need help deciding on this. Amir get in this thread asap.

How they look in the fitment I described.

 

[ramman434]

The offset on those Rotas makes baby Jesus cry.

Atleast you can afford some new wheels at this time, however I would personally save up til you can actually boost it, and then worry about wheels.

 

[jdmpwr07]

The best part is that I can sell my current rims for a decent price and that will help pay for the new rims and tires. This time around I might get a semi decent set of summer tires. My current tires are great but lack grip. I'd probably look into a cheap set of Kumho SPT's.

 

[ramman434]

Either way I'd still be saving for that turbo...

 

[TorqueJunkie]

Either way I'd still be saving for that turbo...

x2, save for the turbo first

 

[pittyinSC]

Gay, this....is gay...weak sauce..your right next to me....

LEEROY JENKINNSSS

 

[venom_5]

getting Rota D2s for your car is worse than Josh rocking his OEM wheels ... dont be gay

 

[jdmpwr07]

getting Rota D2s for your car is worse than Josh rocking his OEM wheels ... dont be gay

I can't afford $2500 for rims...that's just too much for me at this point. I have too many other things to pay for. If I get D2's I could just sell my rims now and get a decent amount and not even pay that much for them. Yes, they are fake. Yes, they aren't as good. But when $2500 is a lot of money for me...I can't just go blowing it on something just because it is "real".

But...keep the feedback coming. I need to find a good offset.

 

[boosted s14.5 v2]

wheels are wheels imho, however if you plan on boosting your car and are worried about 2500 dollar rims you may wanna reconsider the cost of boosting your car. and not to mention, its a pita to get wide wheels on an is usually.

 

[sigurd]

offsets are fine. More tire=win If you have a 10in wide wheel with 215's on it someone should put toothpicks under your toenails and make you kick a wall.

I would do a 17 and not an 18 but thats just my personal opinion.

 

[jdmpwr07]

So the only other offsets Rota has on these for the size are as follows.

18X8 25/35/48
18X9 30/50

Help a wheel newb out.

 

[venom_5]

like what matt said ... if you cant afford $2500 wheels (and in reality, u could get a set for sale cheaper from many forums ... then how could you afford to turbo your IS?

 

[jdmpwr07]

like what matt said ... if you cant afford $2500 wheels (and in reality, u could get a set for sale cheaper from many forums ... then how could you afford to turbo your IS?

I'm still up in the air for boosting the IS...plus it would be after college when I have a real job. That's when I'll be making bank (hopefully)...and I'll be able to throw down on some serious stuff. Being in college = owned.

 

[ramman434]

save now, and then you can turbo in college... Just buy some used wheels on a forum if you really need to...

 

[sigurd]

well here is an 18x9 +33

and here it is with a 225 and he was asking if he should go with a smaller tire...

pretty much if you wanted to get the rotas the higher offsets would be the only ones that would work with what your wanting out of the car. If your whole purpose of the new wheel setup is for more tire then the +35 and +30 setup wouldnt be for you. Unless of course you are willing to cut and overfender the car...

 

[jdmpwr07]

save now, and then you can turbo in college... Just buy some used wheels on a forum if you really need to...

I can't...period. The car is in my parents name. Plus...I wouldn't want to that early because that would definitely deplete all my funds in a time when I need to have some extra cash on the side.

 

[jdmpwr07]

Thanks sigurd...so would a +48 and a +50 work? I just don't want it to look stupid...

 

[sigurd]

check this out

from some is forums...
Here is a picture of Coolmonk's car with his BBS LM's (18x8+50 Front and 18x9.5+55 Rear with 225/40/18 Front and 265/35/18 Rear). He is dropped on Eibach Pro-kit and Koni's. Even with this offset, you have to roll the rear fender a bit.


not the best pic but to me thats some good fitment.

thats similar offsets and even wider in the rear. Too bad the rotas are not 9.5 wide for the rear because that fitment is nice and it only took a rear fender roll.

So if you think about it in terms of that car. You would have a half inch narrower wheel and it would be 5mm closer to the fender in the rear. The front would be almost the same only 2mm closer to the fender same width.

so if he ran a 225 front and 265 rear I would bet you could do 225 front and 255 in the rear and probably just need a slight rear roll.

 

[venom_5]

18x8+45

 

[jdmpwr07]

I finally found an IS on D2's.

Looks pretty good...that one is 18X8 +48 all around. I think I'm still going to rock the staggered setup though.