looking for pics of the X with mesh wheels: BBS LM, E88; Work VSXX, etc

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kicking around some ideas in my head

 

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well, since nobody has any photos I dropped into photoshop. i kind of like the 3 pc wheel since it makes the overall wheel look a little smaller. now that all the new cars are chrome deleted, I kind of want to keep my chrome accents. I think the 3p lip will compliment the existing trim

oem 20

work brombacher 20

work brombacher, 3pc, 20x8.5, gloss black centers. going to run 265/45/20 square so I can rotate them

 

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Figured I should update this thread!

So, I took some measurements and drew out the adapter I would need.

Spent WAYYY too long printing them.

 

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Test fit the wheel on the adapter to verify the numbers.

 

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Everything looked good to me, but I couldn't confirm fitment with tires. I was a point where I just said F it, and put in my adapter order, bought some tires, and crossed my fingers.

 

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I put my order in just as the supply of metal became constrained. The front adapters showed up quickly, but it's been almost 3 months for the rears

BUT, they finally showed up today. And, it's Friday. So, why not?? @MODEL+ I know we've gone back and forth about this for a bit. Here's the result!

Front fitment

Rear fitment

 

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Also, I swear this car is held together with duct tape. The rear fender trim was barely holding on. Looks like they used some double sided tape and plastic fasteners. I didn't want to lose it while driving so I ripped it off, cleaned it up, and reapplied some 3M VHB on both the flare and the body of the car.

 

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The wheel lip matches the chrome trim. So with you wanting to keep that look, it’s a good match!

 

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18mm test fit

I think is be happy with 10mm

 

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Report back on any range differences you may notice.

 

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Report back on any range differences you may notice.

I'll check TeslaFi in a few weeks. My guess is slightly better, but negligible. All season vs winter tires, and 3pc forged vs cast Chinese wheels . I need to align the car too because the toe is off on every corner.

 

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Washed the car and snapped some pics during the day. I've put a few hundred miles on the Toyos and am happy with them for the price. I've never driven on the fancy foam lined tires so I can't compare to those. But, on smooth roads these tires don't make much noise. If you have your music off and really try hard you can hear some of the tire tread making noise on the highway. But, the roads here are so bad you'll pick up the uneven asphalt most of the time.

 

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Couldn't help myself on Black Friday. Had a slightly wider rear adapter made. The wheel gap was killing me.

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After: