20" wheels on 2012 FX50S

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dje3113

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Greetings, all, recently picked up a 2012 FX50S with low mileage for its age. The owner put on a ridiculous set of KMC chrome wheels in 22, and it handles like arse.

Bucking the trend, I'd like to replace them with 20s, to get more sidewall, most likely better drive quality.

Having a tough time finding wheels that'll work with the BBK. Any input greatly appreciated.

Would prefer a 5- or 7-spoke design, machined / grey / gunmetal / silver. Not black or chrome.

Thanks in advance!
 
Enkei has a few different models that work for the BBK (in conjunction with spacers). I have the TSR-X 20x9.5 with 5mm spacers in the front. They come in silver. Lightweight as well, so you reduce unsprung mass. TSR-X | Enkei Wheels
 
Thanks for the heads-up, LA_DRIVER. Those could work. Not sure I understand the front/rear face nomenclature on the Enkei site. Can I just go square with them?
 
I just went square setup and it worked fine! I did the 20x9.5 40 offset all around with 5mm spacers in front and 10mm spacers in rear. It's flush and doesn't rub. Lowered about 2.25" on Silver's NeoMax coilovers with 16K swift springs front and rear.
 
Thanks for this, LA_DRIVER. One concern: the load rating seems pretty low for the TSR-X, if I can believe what's on the Fitment Industries web page. I've got an FX50S, which is likely porkier than your QX70S. Has that been a concern of yours? I see you tracking it on your IG page, which I won't be doing. Might actually do some light towing with it, though.
 
I believe the weight btw the two cars is close - I'm at 4,300 lbs give or take. The only load rating I've paid attention to is the tire load and speed rating. I haven't had a single issue with the wheels though, and they were used for around 15 track days. I run 275/40 tires.
 
Im running some 20X8” stock wheels for winter tires w 255/55R20’s V rated Hankook new Englander 4S it’s between an all season and a snow. I’m in Boston atea and compared to California the rain snow ect really really suck with a 9.5 wheel tram lines all over the place. I have run conti lx25, ok, Pirelli winter W rated Tramlines like crazy, T rated Pirelli came the car also massively sucked and braking was massively reduced -15%. About to put on Michelin Pilot Sport AS 4 on GTR wheels in the spring maybe a summer cant decide. If anyone has run 275/50R20. Please chime in
 
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