Need opinions on a wheel

Editing this thread, everyone has convinced me to NOT run the original wheel I was looking at (TSW) so thats done - I bought the Carlssons WALD GS was selling, 2pc and sizes/offsets are:
 
19X8.5 +28
19x10 +35
 
Now I need tires, and size suggestions for front & rear. Sorry guys, but I build trucks for a living & cars are somewhat new to me, need your help!
 
Here are pics of the actual rims I bought:
 
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/LexAristo/DSC03486Large.jpg[/IMG]
 
And should look like this on the car, my 1st gen LS is two tone black, after the repaint it will ALL black:
 
 
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/ryhi/ryhi2-1.jpg[/IMG]
 
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/ryhi/ryhi.jpg[/IMG]

This is the aero stuff I'm shopping for - Inspection DUCE ( Vendors, contact me if you can get this) - any guesses what tire sizes these are?
 
[IMG]http://www.inspection.jp/line_up/airo_parts/vip_sedan/celsior/duce/10celsior/pict/01b.jpg[/IMG]
 
[IMG]http://www.inspection.jp/line_up/airo_parts/vip_sedan/celsior/duce/10celsior/pict/02b.jpg[/IMG]

aimgain --- i would try to find another set of wheels then those tsw. im not sure you will be pleased.

dude  delete that wheel right away from your list....
 
NO TSW around here...First why spend then money for now when you can save that money and get what you want.
 
I have learned the hard way so I can speak on experience.. Its just not worth it to spend your money on those and then save up for ones you really want..Plus there are a lot of used sets of great quality wheels on this forum that you will be more happy with..
 
Lets look at like this..VIP = Luxury and High Quality. 
 
TSW = Low Quality 
 
so   if I was you I would just keep waiting..
 
My .02 cents.
 
Z

[quote=importart;158365]aimgain --- i would try to find another set of wheels then those tsw. im not sure you will be pleased.[/quote]
So the rims on the black ones are Aimgains? Guess I'll keep saving & run stockers till then

I would also say wait, I have been so tempted to buy a "temporary" set of wheels, and (I know it's crazy talk) the knockoff Garson Kit for "temporary" purposes. deep down, I know that's not what I really want. $1500-$1800 on temporary items when another $500 or $700 will fulfill my needs....

[quote=lowvanu2;158378]I would also say wait, I have been so tempted to buy a "temporary" set of wheels, and (I know it's crazy talk) the knockoff Garson Kit for "temporary" purposes. deep down, I know that's not what I really want. $1500-$1800 on temporary items when another $500 or $700 will fulfill my needs....[/quote]
I'm doubting the difference is that small but I get what you're saying.

Just noticed these on e-bay... not bad either
 
[IMG]http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb127/mikemareen/19%20rays%20revolver/IMG_2119.jpg[/IMG]

The wheels on the Aimgain are Black-fleets
and they look 1000000000.... times better than the TSWs!
 
but people on here crack me up w/ there wishy washy comments!
 
For example- my homie C4president currently owns these TSWs on his Q45 and everybody is giving him propz for it (excpet me) but on every other thread about TSW folks are saying these are forbidden on VIP cars! 
 
GEEZ! Make up your minds! 
 
Personally IMO TSWs belong on Euros/VW & Audi 
C4 president only bought them because he's cheap and couldn't pass up a sale on some $800 rims!
 
I say go black-fleet or Works or sumthin like that......
 
but also it's whatever makes you happy at the end of the day my friend! :biggthumpup:
 
Good luck.....BTW- what car is this going on?

^^^^94 UCF11 - Black on Black  look at his sig

HAhahahaha! Oh my badd.......

black fleet shinanos ftmfw!!  i doubt they are around the same price as the TSW's though.  These were definitely on my  list of wheel choices being pretty rare on the state side.

I meant an extra $500- $700 will get me one of the choices that I really wanted

[quote=PANCAKES!;158407]The wheels on the Aimgain are Black-fleets
and they look 1000000000.... times better than the TSWs!
 
but people on here crack me up w/ there wishy washy comments!
 
For example- my homie C4president currently owns these TSWs on his Q45 and everybody is giving him propz for it (excpet me) but on every other thread about TSW folks are saying these are forbidden on VIP cars! 
 
GEEZ! Make up your minds! 
 
[/quote]
 
I dont think the TSW is a bad looking wheel, its not what I really want but I could live with it for a year until some money comes in - $800 per set is a lot easier to settle than $3K per set. I prefer NOT to spend money twice but if everything works as planned then next year money wont be an issue.

^^^dude you can find some nice used wheels here on the forum for just a little more...I would still waite or use that money for sus or anyother thing that will help the VIP influence on your car.
 
There is alot you can do and to spend money for something you really dont want is to waiste money..
 
 
Pancakes
As far a C4 I for one had no idea he is rocking TSW...I dont recall seeing a TSW wheel cap on his wheels...but now that I do know...EEYUUUCK!!!
 
I know with him seems like he likes a gonga deel and will jump on it..How many parts have you talked him out of buying now???

SHIT TOO MANY!!!!!!!!
 
I know everybody has they're own way of doing things but, I tell Marcus ALLL THE TIME over and over!!! Jus save money and when the time is right you have money for whatever! 
 
Our forsale thread is pretty decent! Ron jus sold a dope set of 19s perfect for a Y33 for under 2K!
 
Jus in the end your spending more by buying cheap....
 
I/E instead of buying a $800 set of wheels only to have to sell them to get another set, you could have had the money for some ballin higher quality wheels!
 
Jus gotta be patient and save!
 
As far as Marcus! IMO his stock wheels are 100x better than those!:pat:
WASTE!!!! but I think he'll have something better soon if he listens! :giggity:

haha too many aye ? well at least your trying to help him out.

didn't he also have some brabus 20" ? that tsw just don't look right on that y33. Agreed stick to stock.



[quote=PANCAKES!;158442]SHIT TOO MANY!!!!!!!!
 
I know everybody has they're own way of doing things but, I tell Marcus ALLL THE TIME over and over!!! Jus save money and when the time is right you have money for whatever! 
 
Our forsale thread is pretty decent! Ron jus sold a dope set of 19s perfect for a Y33 for under 2K!
 
Jus in the end your spending more by buying cheap....
 
I/E instead of buying a $800 set of wheels only to have to sell them to get another set, you could have had the money for some ballin higher quality wheels!
 
Jus gotta be patient and save!
 
As far as Marcus! IMO his stock wheels are 100x better than those!:pat:
WASTE!!!! but I think he'll have something better soon if he listens! :giggity:[/quote]

Yea...... but it's starting to feel like helping out the blind! 
or preaching to a deaf person! :pat:
 
It's hard watchin your close friends make the same mistake, instead of doin it RIGHT the FIRST time!
 
Yea he had 20 inch Brabus that looked better but he was being cheap and didn't want to have to buy new tires so he sold them to boostie! 
 
Gonna have to buy tires sometime foo!!!!
 
Lord knows I've had my fair share! Hahahaha!

save up for another set of wheels. everytime you do it wrong, your spending more money.

TSW FTMFL.

Save up and buy what you really want the first time.

looks like hub-cap

They arent THAT bad... looking harder at the e-bay JDM wheel posted later in the thread... anyone hav pics of those on an LS400? Preferrably black?

something similar, but I think these below are on 18".

[IMG]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/Brandicus/bippu/sick.jpg[/IMG]


[IMG]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/Brandicus/bippu/celsior4.jpg[/IMG]

TSW IS WEAK!!! GET AUTO COUTURE!

I wouldn't go near the similar auto couture design either,  that blockish dish just  style just kills the look of any VIP car. I doubt auto couture sold many of this design.

[quote=Skaper;158529]TSW IS WEAK!!! GET AUTO COUTURE![/quote]

[quote=Skaper;158529]TSW IS WEAK!!! GET AUTO COUTURE![/quote]
 
X2

just keep your eyes on the for sale section... I'm saving now just in case some of these mugs buys and doesn't like the Garson Dolci's (polished of course), hint hint:naughty:

Opinions on the Rays rims in post 23? Kinda diggin those as well...

[QUOTE=PANCAKES!;158407]The wheels on the Aimgain are Black-fleets
and they look 1000000000.... times better than the TSWs!
 
but people on here crack me up w/ there wishy washy comments!
 
For example- my homie C4president currently owns these TSWs on his Q45 and everybody is giving him propz for it (excpet me) but on every other thread about TSW folks are saying these are forbidden on VIP cars! 
 
GEEZ! Make up your minds! 
 
Personally IMO TSWs belong on Euros/VW & Audi 
C4 president only bought them because he's cheap and couldn't pass up a sale on some $800 rims!
 
I say go black-fleet or Works or sumthin like that......
 
but also it's whatever makes you happy at the end of the day my friend! :biggthumpup:
 
Good luck.....BTW- what car is this going on?[/QUOTE]


i have to agree. i think that the tsw look good for a concaved full face no lip design. if you can play it off, then great for you. most probably wont.  at least if this tsw wheel gets damaged, then it should be a lot easier to replace.

Charley

Obviously the TSW wouldn't be my first choice but I can see what the OP
is trying to accomplish.... they actually aren't a bad wheel for the money.

Funny thing about doing "temporary" stuff like this... it seems when people
do this kind of thing the "permanent" wheels never materialize. Hey, stuff
happens... life happens. Maybe you knock-up your girlfriend or lose your job.
Maybe we check in with you two years from now and the "temporary TSWs"
are still on the car. You never know.

One thing nobody mentioned is the fitment of the TSWs.
They are not known for being very aggressive...
Then you'll have to spend more money on spacers to fix this.

From what I heard, spacers won't fit these w/o a hubcentric ring or sumthin like that

they rays ax look like they belong more on the 2gs

How about the next choice - pics in next post

[B]Carlsson 2/6's staggered O.Z. Racing 19x8.5 and 19x10[/B] - redrilled to fit the JDM lug pattern (5x114.3) and are staggered. front 19X8.5 (.5 inch lip)rims with +28 offset, rear rims are 19X10 (2.5 inch lip)and have a offset of +35 
 
Would these be a good fit on a 1LS ? Will the redrilling weaken rim or drop value ? 
 
Rims have been curbed, still look very repairable, does $1100 seem in line?
 
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/LexAristo/DSC09982Medium.jpg[/IMG]
 
 
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/LexAristo/DSC09978Medium.jpg[/IMG]
 
Not the actual rims, but these could be a permanent option... just worried about the redrill from MBZ pattern
 
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/ryhi/ryhi.jpg[/IMG]
 
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/ryhi/ryhi2-1.jpg[/IMG]

pass, anything is better then TSW. if u want a cheap one piece check out MRR. [img]http://www.mrrwheels.com/images/wheels/new_thumbnails/hr3_L.jpg[/img]

[img]http://www.d2autosport.com/D2_2006/06_Gallery/450w/CELSIOR6.jpg[/img]

Carlsson's are OG

lol...thats why he sold those rims...lol marcus is a trip....anyways bACK on subject....save up for the real deal....freinds dont let friends buy TSW.....unless you are really ballinon a budget with 5 kids then......................maybe...maybe they can work...but ill just stay with stock...

MRR HR2. Ive been wanting to get some to beat on cause theyre cheap, just need to space them out a little. This guy from hawaii rocked them hard.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/kazuo459/IMG_0493.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/kazuo459/IMG_0487.jpg[/IMG]

Those arent bad, I just prefer a more solid face on the LS - whats funny is your LS was on my screen when my wife walked past, stopped dead in her tracks and said "lets sell the previa & buy one of those". This is all your fault! Had a set of canovers all lined up from another guy on this board & had to abandon the egg project because of your LS, I think you need to buy the MRR's and sell me your rims cheap!
 
[quote=nizzan4u2nv;162385]MRR HR2. Ive been wanting to get some to beat on cause theyre cheap, just need to space them out a little. This guy from hawaii rocked them hard.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/kazuo459/IMG_0493.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v285/kazuo459/IMG_0487.jpg[/IMG][/quote]

[quote=RocKrawler;162451]Those arent bad, I just prefer a more solid face on the LS - whats funny is your LS was on my screen when my wife walked past, stopped dead in her tracks and said "lets sell the previa & buy one of those". This is all your fault! Had a set of canovers all lined up from another guy on this board & had to abandon the egg project because of your LS, I think you need to buy the MRR's and sell me your rims cheap![/quote]

Haha. My works are actually gone already. I have another set of wheels being refinished to better then new condition at the moment.:biggthumpup:

She absolutely loves the look of your car with the Works... what are you doing next? And what's your opinion of the Carlssons?

[quote=RocKrawler;162466]She absolutely loves the look of your car with the Works... what are you doing next? And what's your opinion of the Carlssons?[/quote]

Carlssons are pretty nice, but once you figure in refinishing/redrilling and some good spacers that puts you almost in the range of some in the varianza line or ame shallen line. But, if youre stuck on going used, id go with the carlssons.  Have you considered looking on yahoo japan auctions or upgarage?

Already redrilled - just need edged repaired. I'm not stuck on used, just not a lot of newer stuff I like that I can afford. I dig the MMR -3's but no lip. I saw Elite selling the Lock Smice Dukes but after 10 calls & 4 messages with nobody answering or returning my calls, I've given up on those. I'd prefer something already here because shipping will likely kill the deal right now.

Wouldn't touch those Carlssons, it's design is so early 90's...

The finish is dull, you'll have to REfinish, you'll of course need spacers.  I think for your own money, just save up.

i love the carlsson wheels, but it depends on the color of the car. ive seen them on a silver Q and they looked dope.  silver benzes look sick and black ones are ok with these.

[quote=vip tint+glass;162631]i love the carlsson wheels, but it depends on the color of the car. ive seen them on a silver Q and they looked dope. silver benzes look sick and black ones are ok with these.[/quote]
Its a Black LS400 - 
 
what other suggestions of not the Carlssons guys?

tossed in an offer on the Carlssons, doubt it will go through but we'll see. I definitely wont be getting TSW's. If this doesnt happen I'll start pricing around the Black Fleets but guessing they'll be more than I paid for the car, if thats the case I start searching for used LH or varianza's

Carlssons are mine & now searching for optimum tire size - suggestions?