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[DJE624]

Light colored/Easier to clean wheels (no nooks and crannies like the lace or multi-spokes).  I've spent hours looking at wheels and keep coming back to TSW from Discount Tire Direct.  I've bought from them a couple of times before and had great luck.  I also think the TSW is a great value.  I can get a set of 4 with free shipping, lug nut kit and either TPMS kits or stems for under $1200.  No need to stagger these wheels either.  My thoughts on staggering are that they look great with the deep dish lip on back but would be more suited to a rear drive car.  I think 8.5's all around in these styles are fine for an all wheel drive.
(The Tremblant won out on the original poll followed closely by the Lodrina.) 

How do these look?

Vortex

Rivage

Bardo

Brookland

 

[SHOdded]

Vortex gets my vote.

 

[BiGMaC]

Yea Dave... I'm with SHOdded... of these I'd go for the vortex.

P.S. If it had that mirror rim on the offset it would be close to perfect..

 

[DJE624]

Thanks guys.  That's the way I'm leaning. 

Great many thanks to Lanson who has been helping me behind the scenes as well as on the threads.  Especially with the offsets.  These wheels are available with 30 or 40 offsets.  Here are the calculations.  I basically have to decide if I want 1/4" wider out face and back or 1/2" out on the face and the same clearance in back.  Here are the calculations and a link to the calculators I used.
http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=245&aspect=45&diameter=20&wheelwidth=8.0&offset=38&width2=255&aspect2=45&diameter2=20&wheelwidth2=8.5&offset2=40#content
http://www.worldwidemetric.com/measurements.html
http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/inches-decimal-equivalents-d_471.html

40 Offset

30 Offset

I'll have to run out tomorrow and take some measurements.  Here is how it sits now.

 

[BiGMaC]

Either one would look super!  I like the more balanced offset (inner and outer) for axle strength and longevity, but be sure clearances are adequate at the extremes of suspension travel either way, and consider whether you'd have the room for any brake upgrade.

 

[DJE624]

The only brake upgrade I have in mind is better pads when I need them.  My brakes are a little weak at the end of the strip but just fine for everyday driving.  At least a few wheel sellers list both offsets for SHO.  I do have Eibachs but they are not as radical as the H&R's.  So, I think either offset would be okay.  I am leaning towards the 40 offset.  I'm not crazy about the 1/4" closer to the suspension but, I think coming out 1/2" would be too much.  I am also confident that the hubs will fit with rings that come included if necessary.

 

[BiGMaC]

You're on top of it!  :thumb:  Anxious to see what you decide.

 

[SHOdded]

Dave, do you have/have you needed a spacer for the calipers to clearance your current wheels (I think 3mm was sufficient?)?  If not, that would at least keep you from having to worry about having an adapter AND a spacer between the hub and the wheel.

 

[DJE624]

No.  I have the stock wheels and calipers now.  I know you need to have a spacer for the caliper covers.  I won't be using those.  The Vortex 20 X 8.5 with 40 offset will fit just like stock except have an extra 5/16ths in back and 3/16ths in front so, like a 1/4" on each side.  Stock 245/45/20 tires.  And maybe/probably have a hub centric ring. 

 

[Lanson]

I think I'd go +30 and get that stance out there at the corners.

 

[DJE624]

Dang it!  They don't do the Vortex in 30!  The Vortex 40 offset will still bring it out about a 1/4" as opposed to a 1/2". 

 

[SHOdded]

Maybe TSW could do it directly for you?  I don't know if there is a materials issue or a demand issue with having a 30mm offset available.

 

[mval]

for those of us novices, what is offset on regular 19"? thinking about going up to 20" wheels with 40mm offset & I can't get any closer to calipher w/ my calipher covers.

 

[DJE624]

Not sure what the offset is on 19's but the 20's have 38.  Most aftermarket wheels like TSW come in 40.  You will probably need 1/8" spacers (even with stock 20's).  Don't you have spacers with the 19's and caliper covers?  I'm gonna be selling my stock 20's if you are interested.

 

[Lanson]

How about this

http://www.elementwheels.com/proddetail.asp?prod=mrrhr22085s

MRR HR2.  Comes in machined silver w/ clearcoat, and remains one of my favorite 5 star wheels of all time.  I have renderings of this exact wheel on my Flex, from my previous plans before I went 22". 

Here's some shots

This is a +35 offset wheel, perfect fit.


Also, regarding TPMS and all that, this is nothing to worry about.  Most wheel shops (like the ones we've talked about) know how to handle this, and make it part of the deal.  OR, you can buy new stems for about $60 for all 4 on eBay, and program them with the tool.  OR, most local tire shops where you buy your rubber or swap your existing tires will be able to handle it. 

 

[SHOdded]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-TAURUS-19-2010-2011-2012-FACTORY-OEM-RIM-WHEEL-SILVER-3818-/200992593404

This link mentions for the '10-'12 19" wheels, offset is 45.  Another link on EBay mentions offset of 39 for the '13's 19-inchers.

 

[DJE624]

Allrighty then!  Spoke with my dealer to see if he would accept shipment/do the install  and Discount Tire Direct this morning.  I am going to go with the TSW Vortex in Hyper Silver.  20" X 8.5"  40 Offset.  Wheels will get pushed out 1/4" with this set up. They should arrive next Tuesday or Thursday (with the holiday).  I'll get a tracking number tonight. 

I want to thank everybody for their input, especially "Lanson the Wheel Expert" for your input!  This is how my baby is going to look next weekend!

 

[BiGMaC]

Excellent choice Dave.... Really want to see when they are on! ... get some sidewall to protect the wheels!

 

[DJE624]

Thanks Tom!  I can't wait to see either.  I'm going to be using my stock 245/45/20 Michelin Primacy tires until they wear out.  Then hopefully Pilots. 

 

[mval]

shodded: from what I see on chart dave sent me to going from a 45mm offset to a 40mm should not only work but give me more calipher clearance which is exactly what i want. & Dave great about the new wheels. If I pull the trigger on this though I want to change my look, not all to chrome to these.