GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

Will I get a fender dent? Pics included.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-15-14, 12:13 AM
  #1  
gsean400
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
 
gsean400's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: az
Posts: 882
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default Will I get a fender dent? Pics included.

So I kinda wanna get myself some coils for Christmas. But I feel like my front wheels poke out to much. Iv seen so many lowered cars with those fender bump/dents whatever you call it... I think it looks horrible, and my biggest fear is getting one of those... I feel like if I hit a dip in the road, because of my poke the tire will hit the fender. These are the only pics I have for right now.
I don't like the way it looks. The rears are to far in and the fronts are to far out. All I would need for the back are spacers but then I feel like that might cause issues also, what are my options, I would like to keep the wheels since they grew on Me. Thanks guys







Old 12-15-14, 12:15 AM
  #2  
1sWt2GS
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (6)
 
1sWt2GS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: soCAL
Posts: 6,509
Likes: 0
Received 26 Likes on 17 Posts
Default

whats the offsets of the wheels and what tires are on them?

Usually if you lower it the wheels will naturally sink/camber in. Rolling the fenders would definitely help against this. Im slammed with semi aggressive wheels/offsets and hardly rub.
Old 12-15-14, 12:47 AM
  #3  
gsean400
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
 
gsean400's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: az
Posts: 882
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
whats the offsets of the wheels and what tires are on them?

Usually if you lower it the wheels will naturally sink/camber in. Rolling the fenders would definitely help against this. Im slammed with semi aggressive wheels/offsets and hardly rub.
Uhm, I have no idea what the offsets are or where to find them, and if they are somewhere on the wheel I prolly painted over it... I do know the tire size, the fronts are 245/35/20 and the rears are 275/30/20. But I'm getting new rears for the car soon, I'm thinking of getting the nitto drag radials or some 280/35/20 since the rear tires look really stretched. I don't really want camber either since I'm just not a fan of the look and I was planning on getting my alignment done right after. In reverse I rub really really bad
Old 12-15-14, 01:18 AM
  #4  
abounly
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (27)
 
abounly's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: ca
Posts: 4,325
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Roll your fenders and most likely you wont rub. As the suspension compresses it'll add naturally camber in.

You'll probably rub even more with wider/thicker tires. Have to compensate with getting weaker offsets
Old 12-15-14, 08:43 AM
  #5  
gsean400
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
 
gsean400's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: az
Posts: 882
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by abounly
Roll your fenders and most likely you wont rub. As the suspension compresses it'll add naturally camber in.

You'll probably rub even more with wider/thicker tires. Have to compensate with getting weaker offsets
Well the wide tires are just going on the back, when you say compensate with weaker offsets do you mean get new wheels?
Old 12-15-14, 01:20 PM
  #6  
1sWt2GS
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (6)
 
1sWt2GS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: soCAL
Posts: 6,509
Likes: 0
Received 26 Likes on 17 Posts
Default

you still never answered my question if your gonna lower your car or not.

a 275/280 in the back with a 20" inch tire will most likely rub though on bumps or dips.
Old 12-15-14, 01:28 PM
  #7  
marshun
Advanced
 
marshun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: hi
Posts: 700
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Default

oh youre definitley gonna get one if you dont mind the giant dips and bumps.

looks like you need a pull, change up that tire fitment, and some camber. but you probably dont wanna do any of that. its ok. lotsa people dont want to. you'll just change rims :P

but the rear looks fine. might need a slight roll on the fenders

but other than that. looks fine
Old 12-15-14, 01:34 PM
  #8  
NorthStyle
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (16)
 
NorthStyle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: FL, UK & Deutschland
Posts: 1,149
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
you still never answered my question if your gonna lower your car or not.

a 275/280 in the back with a 20" inch tire will most likely rub though on bumps or dips.
Depends on the offset... I run a 275 on a 20x11 with no rubbing (shaved fenders) and I'm going up to a 285.
Old 12-15-14, 01:56 PM
  #9  
1sWt2GS
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (6)
 
1sWt2GS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: soCAL
Posts: 6,509
Likes: 0
Received 26 Likes on 17 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by NorthStyle
Depends on the offset... I run a 275 on a 20x11 with no rubbing (shaved fenders) and I'm going up to a 285.
Doesn't seem like OP wants to roll/shave his fenders. In that case he will definitely rub

I rubbed a 245/35 with a 10.5 +22 on stock fenders. I was pretty slammed though.
Old 12-15-14, 02:03 PM
  #10  
clos430
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (21)
 
clos430's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: So.Cali
Posts: 1,420
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

I'm planning on running 305/25/20 on a 10.5 45 offset. And I should be cleared with just a shaved.
Old 12-15-14, 04:55 PM
  #11  
gsean400
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
 
gsean400's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: az
Posts: 882
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
you still never answered my question if your gonna lower your car or not.

a 275/280 in the back with a 20" inch tire will most likely rub though on bumps or dips.
Nooo... I'm thinking about getting coils to raise it.. Lol yeah man I wanna lower it but all this shaving and pulling scares me. What if it doesn't look right when I put the stock on or something. I wish it was possible to like shave the hub face on the rim. I'm not trying to tuck tire or anything I just want to get rid of the gap.. Looks like I'm just going to get some spacers for the rear and stay 4x4
Old 12-15-14, 10:25 PM
  #12  
geeznuts
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (14)
 
geeznuts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: nevada
Posts: 1,247
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

You should run 305/25s. Your car will be much faster with more tire on the ground
Old 12-16-14, 06:46 AM
  #13  
NorthStyle
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (16)
 
NorthStyle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: FL, UK & Deutschland
Posts: 1,149
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Actually... he did.
Old 12-16-14, 08:57 AM
  #14  
D3V3LOP3R
Driver
iTrader: (3)
 
D3V3LOP3R's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Arizona
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I'd definitely roll your fenders...there are a few places in Phoenix that do it really well and won't charge you an arm and a leg. Where in AZ are you at?
Old 12-16-14, 04:17 PM
  #15  
MrG4Life
Lexus Champion

iTrader: (14)
 
MrG4Life's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: DE <---> NY
Posts: 3,304
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by gsean400
Nooo... I'm thinking about getting coils to raise it.. Lol yeah man I wanna lower it but all this shaving and pulling scares me. What if it doesn't look right when I put the stock on or something. I wish it was possible to like shave the hub face on the rim. I'm not trying to tuck tire or anything I just want to get rid of the gap.. Looks like I'm just going to get some spacers for the rear and stay 4x4
Wait... what? You want to get coils to raise the car Anyway with that kind of poke you have in the front you run the risk of getting bacon fenders. A friend of mine had aggressive wheels on his LS and did not lower the car and ended up doing some damage to his front fenders. Some of that had do with him still having the original struts on the car which made the ride extremely bouncy. In addition to the fenders you will also be shredding the top sidewall of your tires and pulling your the liners in the wheel well.


Quick Reply: Will I get a fender dent? Pics included.



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:10 PM.