If I Want New Wheels For Is200

[VBIceman]

Hey all, what is best option for IS200 when it comes to new wheels,

does 17 inch deliver better handling, grip over 18 inch or 18 inch is good for grip or what?

Thanks VB

[VBIceman]

To add from previous post, I am just curious what will give the best grip with Lexus IS200, because I sometimes like to drive my car on great road such as Great Ocean Road in Victoria or West/East coast in Tasmania. I just want to know what size will give me the great grip for such roads, Any opinions will be appreciated.

Thanks VB

[14yer]

To add from previous post, I am just curious what will give the best grip with Lexus IS200, because I sometimes like to drive my car on great road such as Great Ocean Road in Victoria or West/East coast in Tasmania. I just want to know what size will give me the great grip for such roads, Any opinions will be appreciated.

Thanks VB

Different tire's will give different grip, depends on what type of driving you want to do.

Wider wheels would mean more grip due to more surface area in contact with the road.

Edit: Wider as in the width of the wheel.

Edited August 4, 2010 by 14yer

[VBIceman]

To add from previous post, I am just curious what will give the best grip with Lexus IS200, because I sometimes like to drive my car on great road such as Great Ocean Road in Victoria or West/East coast in Tasmania. I just want to know what size will give me the great grip for such roads, Any opinions will be appreciated.

Thanks VB

Different tire's will give different grip, depends on what type of driving you want to do.

Wider wheels would mean more grip due to more surface area in contact with the road.

Edit: Wider as in the width of the wheel.

Ah yep, the wider wheels is, the better grip right?

So 17inch will be better over 18inch for driving right?

Cheers

[14yer]

Ah yep, the wider wheels is, the better grip right?

So 17inch will be better over 18inch for driving right?

Cheers

It really depends on a few factors.

The factory 17inch wheels I think are 17inches by 7inches (i.e. 17x7)

18 inch wheels that are 8 inches wide would have more surface area and therefore more road contact.

Personally I think the factory setup Lexus has is pretty good, if you want better handling try looking at strut braces, sway bars and/or a set of coilovers. ;)

[VBIceman]

Ah yep, the wider wheels is, the better grip right?

So 17inch will be better over 18inch for driving right?

Cheers

It really depends on a few factors.

The factory 17inch wheels I think are 17inches by 7inches (i.e. 17x7)

18 inch wheels that are 8 inches wide would have more surface area and therefore more road contact.

Personally I think the factory setup Lexus has is pretty good, if you want better handling try looking at strut braces, sway bars and/or a set of coilovers. ;)

Ah yep, that sound cool...

18 inch wheels with 8 inches wide? Will it fit and handle well without stratching the tyres or car parts. Considering I like to go around corner fast as i want...on those great roads

Yep, I would like to get the those parts for handling later.

[VBIceman]

Say, I want to lower my car a bit to improve handling, 30mm will be enough for me, and get Lexus factory wheels or custom wheels that is 17 inch x 7 inches or 8 inches wide will be great? Would 18 inches x 8 inches be able to fit it?

That can improve the handling well, along with some strut braces, sway bars and/or a set of coilovers right?

[14yer]

Say, I want to lower my car a bit to improve handling, 30mm will be enough for me, and get Lexus factory wheels or custom wheels that is 17 inch x 7 inches or 8 inches wide will be great? Would 18 inches x 8 inches be able to fit it?

That can improve the handling well, along with some strut braces, sway bars and/or a set of coilovers right?

Coilovers would be a great option for your car as they will both lower your car and improve handling, therefore meaning you are able to corner faster, they are also height adjustable.

Seeing you have a is200 the 18x8 wheels should fit meaning 17x7 or 17x8 will also fit, just make sure you get the right offset on the wheels. If you're not sure what offset you need I suggest asking your local wheel shop, they could also answer a few of your other questions.

Wheels alone won't improve the handling capabilities of the car, it will mainly give more traction, you'd need to stiffen the chassis of the car which is where strut braces and sway bars come into play.

Have a read here: http://my.is/forums/f68/amateur-guide-how-choose-sways-242134/

Edited August 9, 2010 by 14yer

[VBIceman]

Ah yep, Coilovers sound good for my car indeed. What if I can't afford for coilovers and there are springs available, like Kings one should be do the job okay or what?

By the way, thanks for this IS forum

Yep, I will make sure that I will check with wheels shop one day for sure.

[14yer]

Ah yep, Coilovers sound good for my car indeed. What if I can't afford for coilovers and there are springs available, like Kings one should be do the job okay or what?

By the way, thanks for this IS forum

Yep, I will make sure that I will check with wheels shop one day for sure.

If you can't afford coilovers, start saving :P j/k

If you just want to lower the car cheaply, go for king springs, but it might reduce ride quality.

An alternative you could have a look at tein s-tech springs, might cost a bit more though.

[VBIceman]

Ah yep, Coilovers sound good for my car indeed. What if I can't afford for coilovers and there are springs available, like Kings one should be do the job okay or what?

By the way, thanks for this IS forum

Yep, I will make sure that I will check with wheels shop one day for sure.

If you can't afford coilovers, start saving :P j/k

If you just want to lower the car cheaply, go for king springs, but it might reduce ride quality.

An alternative you could have a look at tein s-tech springs, might cost a bit more though.

Hahaha yea, might be nice tho!

Ah tein S-tech springs...What about H&R springs? As i found on some website about it. They sound good too. What do you think?

[14yer]

Hahaha yea, might be nice tho!

Ah tein S-tech springs...What about H&R springs? As i found on some website about it. They sound good too. What do you think?

lol, its all up to you, if you think they're good and will do the job go for it. :D