VIP Status Marvelous Satin Black 20" EX35

[G35 Toronto]

Since getting them on a couple of days ago I have been non stop on the go.

Figures I wash the car and prep it...it then rains.

I just managed to take these crappy shots as I dont see myself getting time to do it again till later this week.

I will update with better pics. On a side note..I am definately going to paint the calipers black.

Overall the feel and road feedback is great, no noticable increase in road noise. Handling feels much improved due to the tire compound and stiffer sidewall. Acceleration has not changed (overall weight is THINK is about the same as the 18" stock setup..will confirm later).

The 40 side profile tire is perfect in my opinion...anything smaller and pot holes become more of hazard.

Not sure I would go 22", but part of me thinks that 21" (extremely rare rim...even more rare of a tire) would look really aggressive.

Setup:

245 40 R20 Falken 452VIP Status - Marvelous - Satin Black - 20" x 8.5" - +40 Offset

Comments welcome. (Side note regarding another thread: 35% Tint all around)













Modified by G35 Toronto at 6:43 PM 5/31/2009
Modified by G35 Toronto at 6:45 PM 5/31/2009

[UnMaTcHeD]

Looks great!!

[lybrian1]

speechless thats amazing tell us about pricing now! wish those were on my car hehe

[lybrian1]

matches the car perfectlyi see your have matching bolts tooare there locks on it?

[G35 Toronto]

matches the car perfectlyi see your have matching bolts tooare there locks on it?

of course there are....

[AWGD8]

Very nice setup ! I`m glad you picked a darker color rims. It`s manly

looking!

[lybrian1]

so whats the total amount of money you spent?

[G35 Toronto]

so whats the total amount of money you spent?

installed, balanced, etc.... in the GTA you are looking at around $2400

[AWGD8]

so whats the total amount of money you spent?

My guess is about the price of my arms and legs including my right

kidney

[lybrian1]

that is alot of money if you think about it. those rims are like 5% of the price of the vehicle.

but.. well worth it

[G35 Toronto]

that is alot of money if you think about it. those rims are like 5% of the price of the vehicle.

but.. well worth it

no doubt it is a good chunk of change...(i didnt pay that price however...).

I have always been a fan of aftermarket rims. I just sold my set of winter rims and a set of 19" Staggerd Chrome rims for my old G35. I also sold a set of 18" Tenzo rims and rubber that had been sitting in my garage for over 4 years...

All the cash went into these 20s. I also budgeted $$ to do this when I bought the car.

[ExLover]

Looks very nice, congratz!

[mcube3]

Since getting them on a couple of days ago I have been non stop on the go.

Figures I wash the car and prep it...it then rains.

I just managed to take these crappy shots as I dont see myself getting time to do it again till later this week.

I will update with better pics. On a side note..I am definately going to paint the calipers black.

Overall the feel and road feedback is great, no noticable increase in road noise. Handling feels much improved due to the tire compound and stiffer sidewall. Acceleration has not changed (overall weight is THINK is about the same as the 18" stock setup..will confirm later).

The 40 side profile tire is perfect in my opinion...anything smaller and pot holes become more of hazard.

Not sure I would go 22", but part of me thinks that 21" (extremely rare rim...even more rare of a tire) would look really aggressive.

Setup:

245 40 R20 Falken 452VIP Status - Marvelous - Satin Black - 20" x 8.5" - +40 Offset

Comments welcome. (Side note regarding another thread: 35% Tint all around)

Looks sharp mate!! Unfortunately I won't be purchasing my rims (for now) due to unexpected expenses But I sure up for a Markham or GTA meet sometime

[Mixelplux]

I had those tires on my previous acura - From what I remember they were mighty loud.

[AZhitman]

Gorgeous!

The EX could certainly swallow some 22's, but I can understand the whole pothole concern.

Looks amazing!

[G35 Toronto]

I had those tires on my previous acura - From what I remember they were mighty loud.

.... interesting as I have not heard any noticable change in road noise. That being side whenever you move to a smaller profile tire, it is assumed that more noise travels to the cabin of the car.

You also factor in the suspension (build, design, etc) of the car.

The reviews I have read have it at very good to excellent.

125 reviews on 1010tire have it 4.2 for road noise (5 being best, 1 worst).

However, some other sites have the only main issue with the tire being road noise, but it being marginal at best.

Still I believe the best bang for buck tire in the market right now.

I will update this thread after a few months on tire tread wear.

[cjre1]

Sweet looking. Now this looks good on this color car. Good Job!!! I am next!!! Hee Hee

[ExLover]

I mean to ask you, given the road condition nowadays in the North York area, how does your 20" handle these bumpy road?

[lybrian1]

im sure its alrite because 20's still has alot of meat (rubber) on it. our EX's can have 22's easily but that would be a bumpy ride.