typrice

So i picked up a set of Sport edition wheels, 17x8 offset is 35mm. Before I got my snow tires mounted i thought i would put the wheel on the front to make sure the calipers cleared. NOPE! they didnt. Now im debating on if I should get some spacers or not. Im not very happy about spacers but may just do it. WHat do you guys think? I believe the OEM 17' wheels on my 08 GS350 have an ofset of 45mm. Can any one confim. Thanks guys!!!!

IXI187IXI

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the 350s have larger brakes so 35mm doesnt clear. they clear on the 300s but not the 350s. IIRC 38mm clears.

typrice

I found this out the hard way... they guy i got these wheels from had a 06' GS300
possibly gonna do 5mm spacers... and see if that works.

rominl

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imho if it's just your winter set, maybe spacers are fine

IXI187IXI

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that will work. i remember coming across a thread years ago back in like 09 when a few members were discussing this. all the 350 guys who had 35mm offsets just used a 5mm spacer to clear the brakes.

i dont think you'll have any issues with a 5mm spacer

typrice

I will hopfully be trying this setup tonight, one of my co-workers works at a local shop part time. He grabbed me a set of 5mm spacers during lunch. Getting the tires mounted now. Helps working at a dealership mounting and balancing while i work. lol

typrice

damn nuts
dont catch!!!! damnit!

rominl

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5mm and the nuts already don't catch the studs? that sounds weird. i would expect it to still bolt on but just with less turns