Sank

Hi all,

I have searched the nets for answer on this question but cant find a conclusive answer:

Can anyone tell me why the rims of 2008-2012 GS350 AWD are different from a 2WD/RWD ?

Is there a reason AWD's don't have the same rims as the 2WD ? and if so why ?

Thanks is advance

msgs350

iTrader: (2)

I believe that RWDs may come with staggered tires. All 2006 and newer rims should be interchangeable. Its very critical that you get the overall diameters to match for AWDs model.

I hope that helps.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

i don't think 3gs ever had factory staggered setup?

Gotcha350

Nope...they never had a factory staggered setup...

I could be wrong but I thought all AWD came with the 17" wheels and the majority of the RWD cars came with the 18" summer tire package...

msgs350

iTrader: (2)

Cool, good to know that non- staggered rims/tires didn't come from the factory.

You are probably right about the 17" vs. 18" RWD summer tire package.

ThomasGS4

iTrader: (19)

Correct, correct, and correct. The 18" wheels were an option for the GS350, although most were ordered with them. They came standard on the GS430/GS460.

Sank

Thanks Guys! In that case its safe to assume that RWD factory rims would not fit on an AWD GS then correct ?

rominl

iTrader: (4)

i don't see why the factory 18" won't fit on the awd?

msgs350

iTrader: (2)

They should...like rominl said, not sure why they wouldn't.

I run 18x8 G-spiders on my AWD without issues.

GS350Lexus

iTrader: (5)

I have GS350 RWD 18 inch rims on my GS350 AWD, same rims just 1 inch bigger