I have a 2012 non-sport X coupe in vibrant red. I want to put a set of factory 19's on my car with summer tires next spring and am looking for opinions on which ones to get...


Should I get the older sport 19's that look sort of like my 18's, or should I get the newer sport rims?


I've only seen a couple pictures ever of the VR paint with the 19's, so if you've got one please post it here!


(PS: Stock 18's are getting snow tires this winter.)

 

I should probably include a picture

 

Either would look OK, might even consider the vert 19s since they have a better offset for a more flush fitment.
If you can find some in the classifieds that are painted in gunmetal that would look sweet w/ your red G

 

Soooooo I was perusing Craigslist the other day for rims and to my surprise I found two sets of OEM sport 19's one of each style!!! The price was too good to pass up considering they came with TPMS, so I bought both sets! Each set will need a little touch-up, so I'm thinking I'll have them stripped/sanded and powdercoated. I'm going to keep one and sell the other set, but still not sure which one I want on my G...


Anybody else have opinions/pictures to share?

 

Nice score! What offsets did you end up with (since the vert offsets are quite a bit more aggressive).
You'll have no trouble selling the other set, are they both staggered?

 

I found a couple pictures in a google search. The newer wheels are a square set all the same size 19x8.5, the older ones are staggered 19x8.5 front and 19x9 rear.

 

So I ended up going with the newer wheels.


What size summer tires are recommended?

 

On your X I'd run 245/40/19s all around.
Depending on your budget, the Michelins Pilot Super Sports are the gold standard and actually get decent wear for so much grip, but they are one of the most expensive.

Bridgestone SO-4 Pole Position are a good choice, and Toyo T1 Sport perform well. The BFG Sport Comp2 as well.

 

Lovin' my Pole Positions. That said, if Dunlop Direzza Star Specs were available in our size, I'd dump the Bridgestones in a New York second.