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I've got an ES and I'm planning on getting a set of VRX wheels.

I've got some concerns:

[*] Are VRX lancer shock/suspensions the same as standard ES shock/suspension
[*] Do I need to change my shock/suspension setup
[*] Has anyone got VRX wheels on a standard ES (without body kit), can I see pics
[*] Do VRX wheels look OK on an ES or do I have to do the body kit upgrade?

The best case scenario for me is that the VRX wheels would "just work".

ie. I don't have to do any shock/suspension updates and that it doesn't look out of place on a non-body kit Lancer.

They bolt straight up. VRXs have a very slightly stiffer spring rate and a stiffer shock absorber. So you can just bolt on the wheels and go.

Thanks mate. So ideally, I should upgrade the shock/suspension but It should work OK straight up.

Have you seen an ES with VRX wheels? Do they look out of place without at least the side skirts?

I’ve seen a couple of Lancers without the body kits and VRX wheels and they look fine. It really isn’t necessary to upgrade your suspension but that’s up to you:)

I have an LX (which is a model up from the ES) I haven't had any issues with mine. I did swap out for a different set of wheels for a while, but went back to them because they're a lot nicer looking then some after market wheels, they also look amazing when you lower it as well

For example:

One downside to shoving the VRX wheels under the car is the tyres are a bit more expensive then stock 16s
also be careful with low profile tyres your don't go round corners to fast or it will be an interesting experience
And be aware you can also make the ride feel more harsh then using stock 16s
However if you try them and you don't like them there is always Gumtree

I wondered the same thing a while ago and found this pic on carsales

Thanks for the input guys.

@Mystique Thanks for confirming about suspension/ride. That's one less thing to worry about then.

@dopey Thanks for that pic. That's what I was looking for. So while it doesn't make it look worse, it doesn't add anything to the car.

I think I need some side skirts (at least) to go with the wheels.

@bumblebee Thanks for raising the point about the cost. I was aware of it but I was planning to trade some cost for a bit of exhilaration in my life

Also, I was going to offset this cost (slightly) by using Kumhos/Falcens instead of Bridgestone/Good Year etc

@Quismiff

you can buy an ES off the lot that looks a lot like the more expensive aspire

Why would you? Wouldn't an Aspire cost less than an ES with all the bells and whistles?

Driving the ES and owning a GSR the wheels defs to abosorb more bumpiness, but nothing I thought was really much of a noticeable difference, would slap the Vrx wheels right on, if you want some scuffed 2016 GSR wheels I’m selling them off xD

@Quismiff
Based on my understanding about those tyre dimensions, I'm assuming the 225/40R18 is a more lower profile tyre than the 215/45R18.

I'm looking for some middle ground with these new wheels. More fun but not too firm. So I might have too fork out a bit more for a bit more comfort.

225/40R18 RE003 $223ea ex Tyre Sales
215/45R18 RE003 $295ea ex Tyre Sales

@ReeceCozaa Thanks for the offer. Unfortunately, I'm pretty set on the VRX wheels. I think they complement the Lancer so well.

I'd be interested in anyone else getting rid of (sell) their VRX wheels though

Not a problem bro! They do suit it very well!