Anyone have a TSW syle matte black rim on their liquid red G8? Please post pics

[JonnyG2132]

I was just introduced to the TSW rim and I like them very much. I was looking into getting one of the styles in matte black. Does anyone have pics of a style in matte black on your liquid red G8? Here is what I was thinking:



http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_mallory_5.php

http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_donington.php

http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_nurburgring.php

http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_silverstone.php

Which one do you like the best?

Thanks
Jon

[JonnyG2132]

no one wants to chime in?

[Steve GT]

I'd get the rotary forged ones since they are light.

[JonnyG2132]

o ok. ya i didnt see the weights of the rims on the page. I forgot what the stock 18 inch rim weighs?

so these - http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_nurburgring.php

[dandragonrage]

Stock is ~25Lbs/ea which, like almost all stock wheels, is somewhat heavy (though not the worst out there). TSW wheels tend to be heavy.

[JonnyG2132]

Which size would i get? I know nothing about rims btw

18x8
18x8.5
18x9
18x9.5

They would be going on a stock tire in the front and i believe i will be getting 265/40/18 MT ET Streets

[dandragonrage]

245 in the front and 265 in the rear? 18x8.5 in the front and 18x9.5 in the rear. But you'll have to search around here to find what offsets will be good. I don't know offhand but others have discussed it here. Technically 18x8 in the front and 18x9 in the rear would be just barely acceptable as well.

[JonnyG2132]

ya right now i have 245 in the front and 275 in the rear. Is this a bad thing? i dont understand offsets so i guess i will listen to who ever gives me advice

[HoldenMan21]

Offset

The offset of a wheel is the distance from the mounting surface of the wheel to the true centerline of the rim. A positive offset means the mounting surface of the wheel is positioned in front of the true centerline of the rim / tire assembly. This in effect brings the tire in to the fender well more. Conversely, a negative offset means the mounting surface of the wheel is behind the true centerline of the rim / tire assembly. This will cause the tire to stick out away from the vehicle.

To compare the effects of changing the offset and width of your wheels use the
Wheel Offset Calculator (http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetcalculator.asp)

[JonnyG2132]

o ok got it. thanks for that

[JonnyG2132]

Ok so I know that the front tires will be stock 245s and the rears will either be 265 or 275 if that matters or not. so i guess here are my options according to "dandragonrage", but I dont know what offset to go or what is available:

18x8.5 in the front and 18x9.5 in the rear
or
18x8 in the front and 18x9 in the rear - These would be preferred if they would fit since they are lighter

which size would be best for me? Not sure if it matters, but I have SLP lowering springs so its dropped a little

[JonnyG2132]

anyone?

[JonnyG2132]

discount tire recommended this set up for me.. what does everyone think?

18x8 +35 in the front with size 18x9.5 +40 in the rear.