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Are there any wheels for the LGT that have "real" lip to them? I mean, as opposed to having spokes that curve inward near the rim to make it look like the lip is bigger than it really is?

 

Seems to me that going up from a 7" to an 8" should allow at least a half-inch of real lip if the spokes are perfectly flat, but haven't seen any wheels that are shaped that way.

 

Any links/makes/models/pix would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Axis makes a Maxis lip wheel, probably the most lip I have seen for a LGT fitment. One board member has them, different offsets front and back to give a deeper lip (much like a rwd car) on the rear rims. Sorry no pics though, try the Axis Wheels Website.
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Just mount the wheels on backwards and you get the same effect.

 

I think you're talking about "deep dish" style wheels, and thye jsut dont seem popular on Jap imports. BMW (5 series?) is the only one that I see them run on normally, aside from the duce dubs on ghetto cruisers that is.

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I had these on the Leggy for ahile, but sold them to a member here a few months back:

 

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/Undergr0undAssassins/whelzre.jpg

 

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/Undergr0undAssassins/whelz0033.jpg

 

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b345/Undergr0undAssassins/random012.jpg

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Are there any wheels for the LGT that have "real" lip to them? I mean, as opposed to having spokes that curve inward near the rim to make it look like the lip is bigger than it really is?

 

Seems to me that going up from a 7" to an 8" should allow at least a half-inch of real lip if the spokes are perfectly flat, but haven't seen any wheels that are shaped that way.

 

Any links/makes/models/pix would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

No, not really; it's just the nature of positive offset, which is required for AWD/FWD cars due to the component placement inside the wheelwell. If you want deep dish lip, get a RWD car (or a pizza :D).

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you just have to buy the correct offset wheel, that's all.. if you want, you can find a 9" wide wheel and do some experiementing.. or just order a set of custom rims and you're good to go.. FISKE, HRE, IForged, Kodiak, CCWs, anyone of those companies could definitely build you the rim that you want.
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I like the Work Termist TM1. It's available in several widths and offsets.

 

A 8 or 9 inch width with a 45 offset should have a nice lip.

 

I've been considering 7.5 wide with a 50 offset in front and 45 in back to get the look Lowfast mentioned.

 

http://www.nyxracing.com/work-termist-reloaded-wheel-18x75-5x100-p-11821.html

http://www.nyxracing.com/work-termist-reloaded-wheel-18x80-5x100-p-11824.html

http://www.nyxracing.com/work-termist-reloaded-wheel-18x90-5x100-p-11828.html

worktermisttm1.jpg.04980445c62e2620f3d0446aea4b8848.jpg

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I like the Work Termist TM1. It's available in several widths and offsets.

 

A 8 or 9 inch width with a 45 offset should have a nice lip.

 

I've been considering 7.5 wide with a 50 offset in front and 45 in back to get the look Lowfast mentioned.

 

http://www.nyxracing.com/work-termist-reloaded-wheel-18x75-5x100-p-11821.html

http://www.nyxracing.com/work-termist-reloaded-wheel-18x80-5x100-p-11824.html

http://www.nyxracing.com/work-termist-reloaded-wheel-18x90-5x100-p-11828.html

 

Those look nice, but just keep in mind those pics are for a low offset (i.e. RWD) application. The lip on yours won't be as exagerrated.

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No, not really; it's just the nature of positive offset, which is required for AWD/FWD cars due to the component placement inside the wheelwell. If you want deep dish lip, get a RWD car (or a pizza :D).

 

Who said anything about deep dish? I just want a half-inch or so of lip, and spokes that don't curve inward to exaggerate the lippy look.

 

So many people missed the point that I guess I did a poor job of asking this question, though I'm not sure how I could have phrased it better.

 

Thanks to the people who suggested Axis and AME though. They make some wheels that are shaped pretty similar to what I had in mind. I just wish they were available without the polished lips... That's probably solvable (read: paintable) but it's starting to look like I'd have to spend a lot more than I hoped in order to get the look I want.

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Those work wheels have the greatest range of sizing that I have seen...

 

and they aren't as expensive as the BBS RGR... perhaps not as well made... Certainly not as expensive as the BBS RS-GT, which is their multi-piece.

 

It would be interesting to see what could be done with a staggered offset on the Legacy, with the same actual rim width and tire size front and rear.

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Who said anything about deep dish? I just want a half-inch or so of lip, and spokes that don't curve inward to exaggerate the lippy look.

 

So many people missed the point that I guess I did a poor job of asking this question, though I'm not sure how I could have phrased it better.

 

Thanks to the people who suggested Axis and AME though. They make some wheels that are shaped pretty similar to what I had in mind. I just wish they were available without the polished lips... That's probably solvable (read: paintable) but it's starting to look like I'd have to spend a lot more than I hoped in order to get the look I want.

 

 

That's what I was referring to. Being a positive offset wheel, the hub needs to be close to the outer face of the wheel as opposed to towards the inside, so you'll have a hard time finding a perfectly flat spoke surface with a lip on this application.

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NSFW,

A search for "AME Shallen" on this site will give you an idea of how one style of the AME's (Shallen CX) will look on your car. I don't remember the offsets off the top of my head, but they were 18x8. I ended up buying the rims off of him, but I don't have any pictures yet to share. I hope this helps in your quest for rims...

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That's what I was referring to. Being a positive offset wheel, the hub needs to be close to the outer face of the wheel as opposed to towards the inside, so you'll have a hard time finding a perfectly flat spoke surface with a lip on this application.

 

I'm familiar with the offset situation. But like I said:

 

going up from a 7" to an 8" should allow at least a half-inch of real lip if the spokes are perfectly flat

 

And that's all I'm looking for. There's no reason it can't be done. Of course I'm having a hard time finding wheels that are actually shaped that way, otherwise I wouldn't be asking around. :)

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For Relhok... here's the pictures S0CalGT is talking about:

 

18x8 +38 in the rear (76mm of lip) and 18x8 +48 in the front (66mm of lip). Offset was picked to maximize the amount of lip without modifying fenders.

http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22525&highlight=ame+shallen

 

It's not what I'm looking for (I just want 17s with flat spokes), but I gotta say, its pretty damn cool. Kudos to Oister for figuring out that setup.

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I've seen those. More lip in back is proven to work. I don't really like spokes curved back that much either.

 

I want to see the Work Termists in either:

18x7.5 50Front 45Rear or

18x8 45Front 38Rear

 

I would have them to show everyone if I wasn't perpetually broke.

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I've been wondering if these would fit.

 

The Axis Decade (aka G-Games 77s ripoff with a lip) is 18x8 with a 35 offset.

 

The Axis Matrix (aka Rota Torque ripoff with a lip) is 18x8 with a 40 offset

 

 

http://www.maxspeed-motorsport.com/catalog/images/axis%20decade%2033.jpg

 

http://www.maxspeed-motorsport.com/catalog/images/axis_matrix%20cc.jpg

 

 

 

Axis_Decade_Scion_tC.jpg

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