18" aftermarket wheels on stock suspension. Any pics?

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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 12:39 PM
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Madmax2k1, now those look perfect. OEM look but sporty. Yours is an "S" model, so my XS will look higher on those wheels Too bad.

I also read the offset on those wheels are a lot different than our oem.
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 01:31 PM
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icrap. Yours looked nice on 18, does not look lifted at all.

I am looking hard at the Enkei's from the links I uploaded. I dont want a lifted look, want it to look the same height with the new wheels but just sportier looking in a stock form. I guess the stance of the car with 18's all depends on the design of the wheels on if it will make it look higher or not?
Yeah I think it depends really on the design of the wheels. My TSWs look good without lowering, but they look even better after the drop.
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mjnoles1
I am looking at a few specific Enkei's:

Enkei PFS:
Enkei Performance PFS Hyper Grey

Enkei Raijin:
Enkei Tuning Raijin Gunmetal Painted

Enkei TS-10:
Enkei Tuning TS-10 Storm Grey

Enkei TS9:
Enkei Tuning TS9 Platinum Grey

Enkei TX5:
Enkei Tuning TX5 Platinum Grey

I am not sure why tirerack website is not saving my car. But, if you click on the link scroll down and select "Platinum Graphite" for car color then you can see what my car will look like with the wheels. Edit, besides the Enkei PFS as it seems the car would also need to be changed to a 2013 G37x sedan (did not save the model for that wheel)

I am looking for a wheel that looks like OEM, but is nicer looking. luxury/sporty look.
I was also looking at the Enkei's. Decent price, lightweight, and stylish. Honestly I was leaning towards the TS9's.
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Old Feb 26, 2016 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by EG Ryan
The issue you (and I) have is two-fold.

First, how is the car going to look with aftermarket wheels, yet not lowered.
In my case, sometimes the car looks like it's sitting too high. But other times, the stance looks great.

Secondly, you won't really be able to judge how a particular wheel is going to look on your car unless you see photos of the exact wheel (style and size) on the car, or see the wheel actually on the car.

Those things (such as on the Tire Rack website) that simulate the wheels on a particular car are helpful, but still it's not like seeing the car with the wheels on it.

Like you mentioned, I, too would like to lower and get 19s or 20s.
But for now, I'm happy with my 18s and stock suspension.
Hey, look at it this way. It's still an improvement over the ugly stock, weak offset wheels.
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