Hey guys,

After a ton of research over the past few week I think I'm finally able to purchase a new set of wheels next week. I just wanted to double check on a few concerns I had originally had. I believe I am good to go but I was hoping to check with you guys before i drop $1400. My car's suspension is stock and here is what I was planning on getting:

Wheels
Front- TSW brooklands Wheels 18" x 8" with 35mm backspacing
Rear- TSW brooklands Wheels 19" x 9.5" with 35mm backspacing

TSW 19 inch custom rims

Spacers
Front- 3mm spacers (To make the backspacing stock)
Rear- 13mm spacers (To make the backspacing stock)

Lug Bolts
Front- 12mm x 1.50 Cone, 1.22" long (To compenstate for the new wheels and spacers)
Rear- 12mm x 1.50 Cone, 1.61" long (To compenstate for the new wheels and spacers)

If anyone can please let me know if they see any errors, I would appreciate it, Thank you.

 

Looks about right to me. Those are some NICE wheels, make sure the tires you install are wide enough to provide just a bit of curb rash insurance ...

 

I would bump your figures just a touch to 5mm and 15mm, mostly because those are common sizes and the others would have to be custom made, also because it will give it a little more aggessive look without your wheels sticking out. I would also highly recommend Eibach or another well known vendor and only use hub centric spacers. Also make sure the center bore of the wheel fits the XF hub and is snug...

Good hunting!

 

the stock offset on the front of our cars is 35mm so you wouldnt need spacers...if i`m wrong someone will tell me...

 

As an alternative...check out 19" gloss black machined faced Lexani rims. Mine are 7 spoke and come in a variety of styles, widths, heights, and prices. Carl

 

Thank you, Chris, I am not quite sure why I thought it was 32/22 but you are correct 35/22 F/R...

 

The wheel in the link shows bolt pattern as 5x120... that won't work...make sure you confirm there is a 5x112 version.

 

Thanks MetalMilitiaSRT, I realized I put the wrong pattern in the link. I did purchase my spacer yesterday. I purchased the eibach 15mm hub centric spacer for the rear. It was $129. After some more research I realized I hade a flaw with the back spacing. I figured it out. The setup I decided I will be going with is below:

Wheels
Front- TSW Mallory Wheels 18" x 8" with 32mm backspacing
Rear- TSW Mallory Wheels 19" x 9.5" with 35mm backspacing

TSW Mallory custom rims

Spacers
No Front- Aftermarket wheel offset (Rim will stick out 3mm)
Rear- 15mm spacers (Rim will stick out 2mm)

Wheels
(Stock Dimensions for tires)

GT Radial Champiro UHP1 tires listed by size

Lugs
Will look to buy matching black lug bolts with a key (Stainless is black isn't available)

 

Here's what It came out as

 

Nice. Congrats on the new look!

 

http://www.xxrwheels.com/xxr_531_18.shtml#

These are what i waiting for.
18x8.5 35 offset
19x10 15 offset
Hyper silver to go on a saphire silver 6 spd.
19x10's are on backorder atm

What do you guys think?

 

The rear should look pretty good; nice and tight.


You may rub a little on the front. I have 8" et35 and I rub when turning hard. But I'm also lowered so you may be ok...

 

I was very disappointed with the finish on my tsw wheels they scratched very easily and seemed to chip very quickly I would recommend a wider tire and keep lots of wax on those babies! It shouldn't be as noticeable on you're style of wheel the donningtons have very wide flat faced spokes not the case with yours... Good luck black on black is MEAN!