vadimo

I purchased some GS F Sport wheels off a new GS350. Tire shop told me they refuse to mount because it might mess with the transfer case.

Sizes:

Front Wheels: Rear Wheels:
- Size: 19x8 - Size: 19x9
- Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3 - Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3
- Offset: 45 - Offset: 60
- Hub Center Bore: 60.1 - Hub Center Bore: 60.1
- Finish: Anthracite - Finish: Anthracite
- Center Caps: Anthracite - Center Caps: Anthracite

Front Tires: Rear Tires:
- Size: 235/40-19 - Size: 265/35-19
- Brand: Bridgestone Potenza - Brand: Bridgestone Potenza
- Model: RE050A - Model: RE050A
- Load Index: 96 - Load Index: 94
- Speed Index: Y - Speed Index: Y

Should I return the wheels or try another shop? I did read the other threads about staggered setups, but couldn't really find a good answer.

Edit: Got the RCA blocks installed and wheels mounted. Looks much better.

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

go to a different shop.

i assume your car is awd? if so, those tire sizes are very very close and should be fine. the shop probably just doesnt want to run the risk and having you come back and blame them.

1sWt2GS

iTrader: (6)

Try another shop

vadimo

Yes the car is AWD. I was thinking it should not be an issue at all with the research I did.

Thanks!

TexasTaco

Buy the tools, put them on yourself, and save the money.

Floor jack - $50
Torque wrench - $30
21mm socket (make sure to get a 6 point rather than a 12 point to decreas the chance of stripping) - $5

And just torque them down to 80 or so lbs.

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

yes you should be fine. as long as the overall diameter is close you should be good. a 235/35 would be better as thats closer to stock but the 235/40 shouldnt hurt anything

dubzino

Why would they think that bigger tires would effect the transfer case?

Mike1970

iTrader: (1)

Doing it your self PRICELESS!!!!!!!

worker

Try a different car.... I mean shop.

vadimo

Done & done. First place was a PITA. Sears did it.


Would've done everything myself by I don't have a workspace since moving into a downtown apartment.

I had the 30mm front and rear RCA blocks done right away as well. Car looks much better now! Pictures coming soon, my iPhone wont let me upload them.

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

What did the RCA cost you and are you getting any vibrations or whobbles? Looks really good by the way!

vadimo

I paid 480 (or so) for the front and rear complete sets, shipped.

No vibration or wobbles. Will be more scrupulous tomorrow as I drive it around.

Thanks!

GatorNappr

Darn, Vadimo. I was just gonna tell you, "Just forget it" and ship the wheels to me. I'll pay you what you have in them.

Offer is still open......

gatornapper

IXI187IXI

iTrader: (3)

RCAs do not give the vibration or wobble as its not messing with the suspension

benztolex

Damn I love those wheels! Nice drop! Did you instal the RCA's yourself?