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rdenis
6/11/2007 11:25:08 PM
Man I love this car.

My last tire finally came in on Friday and I managed to get the new wheels mounted today.  I went with 20" Boss 328's in black chrome shod with 255/40 R20 Toyo Proxes S/T.  They are only slightly noisier then stock but the handling is about a 100 times better!  Okay that might be a bit of an exaggeration but the grip levels and turning sharpness (which were both already excellent) have been greatly amplified.  I couldn't be happier with how they turned out.

Tomorrow I'll measure the speedo error against a GPS measurement but I don't expect it to be significant.  Still need to get the stealer to calibrate the new TPMS sensors but like I said, I really like how they turned out.  The stockers have been relegated to winter duty for now. Please enjoy some pics:















Ride and Speedo Update:

Okay just put about a 100 clicks on the new wheels in combined city and hiwghway driving with most of the speed limits slightly fractured!  I have definitely noticed a bit more torque steer off the line then with stock.  The handling is waaayyy better then before - these things love to hug corners fast.  The speedometer error is very acceptable.  Here are my indicated and measured speeds via GPS:

Indicated         Measured      Error

25 km/h            24 km/h        4.1%
40 km/h            39 km/h        2.6% 
50 km/h            49 km/h        2.0%
80 km/h            79 km/h        1.3%
100 km/h          98 km/h        2.0%
120 km/h        118 km/h        1.7%
140 km/h        138 km/h        1.4%

Note, my GPS doesn't measure to the tenth decimal so error at lower speeds is actually overstated.  Based on my measurements I would put the actual error at between 1.5 and 2%.  I haven't measured the stock wheels, so unfortunately I don't have benchmark to compare to.
Joshewuhh
6/11/2007 11:54:53 PM
  Excellent choice.
 
Gorgeous.
antlip
6/12/2007 4:47:28 AM
Sweet rims now I am going to track you down by your license plate and steal them!
bnilguy
6/12/2007 6:49:04 AM
Looks good!
Mixu
6/12/2007 6:49:34 AM
Spectacular
 
I also want to put of 20 " when she buys it.
 To my I like the OZ Canyon ST (she mounts the Evolander).  By the way, that measured of tire you have put to him?
rdenis
6/12/2007 12:08:06 PM
Oh yeah?  Well when they disappear I'll let the police know where to look. 
 
Actually, I started thinking what was I really gaining by blocking it out when I drive all over hell's half acre everyday with it exposed?
silvercoupe97
6/12/2007 5:59:25 PM
Yeah, I'm not sure what the big deal is with blocking out the LP either.  You have to have the ability to look into a DMV, type, records database to get driver info such as a home address...right?

Anyway, those rims fit really well Rdenis.  The black chrome is really weird because it's not bright shiny chrome, but it's also not black, lol.  It's pretty cool actually.
rdenis
6/12/2007 7:20:20 PM
quote:

ORIGINAL: silvercoupe97

The black chrome is really weird because it's not bright shiny chrome, but it's also not black, lol.  It's pretty cool actually.


 
I totally agree.  When the shop owner showed me black chrome for the first time I was like "What the f***?".  Then he took one outside and started tilting it in the sunlight to show off the real effects.  My next words were, "Man, that look is pretty cool."  (actually you could imagine a few more expletives and it would be a more accurate description of my reaction.) 
 
But pictures are one thing - seeing them in person really allows you to absorb and appreciate the differing contrasts and details. 
 
antlip
6/13/2007 4:46:43 AM
If they look better in person then take a road trip to everyone on this site and show us.
 
How are they with brake dust so far? I know the dust stands out really bad with the stock rims. I am almost to the point of buying dustless pads again. They arent 100% dustless but pretty damn close and beats raming your hand inside the rim trying to clean them.
rcpax
6/13/2007 6:10:55 AM
And talking about license plates, did your Outlander came with pre-drilled holes on the front? Did it came with a rubber grommet with a brass nut on the other end? How were you able to mount the LP screws? Did it come with LP screws, or did you need to buy a set? If so what size?

Thanks. Mine came with that rubber grommet with a nut on the othe end, but no screws. And the distance between the holes is a little short of the standard US license plate, so I might need to drill the plates a little to make them fit.


rdenis
6/13/2007 8:29:15 AM
Yeah you can't get away from the brake dust issue but I find it to be less of an aesthetics issue on these rims - under certain lighting conditions it is not noticeable because of the differing contrasts.
rdenis
6/13/2007 8:33:58 AM
The Outies don't come with pre-drilled holes on the front - its part of the dealer prep.  Sounds like the dealer fecked up - I would consider getting them to fix it or you can do as you say and drill them out to make them fit better.
 
As for the actaul screws - your stealer ought to supply them.  If not, go see Napa or Autozone.
hex
6/14/2007 3:47:48 PM
nice rims! are you planning on selling your OEM rims/wheels??? i may be interested. send me a PM if you are.
sipevo
6/15/2007 3:45:03 PM
is the car abit top heavy? seems upfront to have a big gap more noticeable.. my seem easier to flip over at higher speeds , "not that I drive over the speed limit"..cough".

does any manufacture make aftermarket spring?
Murray82
7/29/2007 10:19:44 PM
Do the 20 inch wheels ride rougher than the stock? i.e. small bumps more noticable on the road. I want to get 20's but I don't want to sacrafice the smooth ride I have now.
rdenis
7/29/2007 10:36:48 PM
They are defintely noisier - given the contact patch is wider than stock; however IMHO it wasn't a Lexus to begin with so WGAS?.  But "rougher", I don't  think so, in my opinion.
rcpax
7/29/2007 10:45:38 PM
quote:

ORIGINAL: rdenis

They are defintely noisier - given the contact patch is wider than stock; however IMHO it wasn't a Lexus to begin with so WGAS?.  But "rougher", I don't  think so, in my opinion.


I think smaller tires would even give a "rougher" ride than bigger sized ones.
antlip
7/29/2007 10:55:36 PM
Wouldnt tires with less side wall give you a rough ride. Tires are there to take some of the impact.
rcpax
7/29/2007 11:00:18 PM
Now side walls are a completely different matter, and I would agree with you on that. On my previous post I was talking about tire diameter, as a whole, without regards to the side wall height.
vrx26
7/30/2007 3:19:25 AM
Great looking car very masculine.
Murray82
7/31/2007 4:57:33 PM
Yea I guess I should have clarified my first post. I have 16's on now, there is plenty of side wall and bumps in the road aren't too noticeable. I am trying to decide wether to get 18's or 20's. The side wall looks fairly thin on the 20's so I figured the ride would be rougher than the 18's. I'll probably end up getting 20's though since they look sweet. Nice choice in rims too. I plan on getting Zenetti Five rims.
OTO27
8/3/2007 7:45:09 AM
I wonder whats the max on side wall that you can go with 20's, any one?
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