PilotSmith

I picked up a set of Lexus rims yesterday. I'm not sure what Lexus they came off of. They are 18" and the outside width is 9" and 9.5" Not sure if that means they are 8.5" and 9" if you are suppose to measure from the inside?

My wife likes the chrome rims that came on the car when we bought it. I don't like the 17" chrome rims.

Here is where I need some help. Please vote on which ones look best, the Lexus 18" or the chrome 17" rims. I used PhotoShop to paste a photo I took of the new rim over the old rim leaving the same tire. I think I will use a tire of the same diameter but go with something wider in the rear. That way I end up with a bit thinner sidewall and the fender gap stays the same.

I'd appreciate any suggestions on tire sizes too. Currently the car has 235/50/17 on all 4 rims. That appears to be the max size I can fit on the front as they just barely rub the fender liner at times. I'm going to look for a tire calculator to see what 18" size tire I need to have to end up with the same diameter and width as I have now with the 17". For the rear I want the same diameter I have now but something as wide as I can go that will not rub.

I do not plan to lower the car and do no want to use any spacers. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

I just tinted the front window with PhotoShop. Looks like that should be done next after the rims!

vwynn

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ditch the chromies.

ThomasGS4

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Use the 18's. (IS350 Rims)

Those chrome rims are ugly as hell...

vipXjunky

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+1 on ditch the chromies

McKrevice

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Chrome ones are sweet....if I were to jump into my Delorean and go back to 1993.

lo_dit

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definitely go with the 18" wheels

PltnmGS400

chrome is a no go.

GS4_Fiend

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i say stick with the stockies if you are not gonna lower it.

hurricane

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chrome is done bro.. go with the rims on the bottom

scooter58

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keep the is wheels.. a lot nicer

lexus310

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18's ftw!!

mole

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Kill the chromies...

your probably rubbing because your out of spec. 17" on the GS is 245/45/17. The tires going onto the 18" should be 255/40/18 and 265/40/18 or 275/35/18

geeznuts

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Put some Vouges on the chromes and put a half leather top on the roof tint the rear windows and you be pimpin haha.. Jk if you really want chrome, get some chrome IS wheels

vscalais

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10 votes for 18"
ZERO votes for Chrome.

Listen to the people.

vwynn

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git sum twentee foos.