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17" winter setup on 4th gen GS450h

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Old 08-28-16, 07:17 AM
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Default 17" winter setup on 4th gen GS450h

Just curious if anyone is running 17" wheels? I assume that since they are an option on the 4th gen GS350 they also fit the GS450h. Im reading some conflicting information about the caliper/rotor size and would appreciate if someone could verify the exact size of their 17" setup/rim (not by googling but from their personal setup/experience

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Old 11-18-16, 07:51 AM
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Also interested in this information. I have an old set of wheels from my previous (2 cars back) 2007 GS350 that I like to use as beater wheels for winter use. I'd like to be able to use them on this car as well!
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Good question - I had 17" winter rims/tires from my previous ES and was hoping they'll fit - but the front calipers are much bigger and I would've had to install spacers - so I eventually bought 18"'s. According to specs the 350 and 450h have same brakes, just the 350-F has modified, but maybe someone will confirm from the field
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I brought my 17s to Discount Tire and we'll see in a few hours if they were able to make them fit or not. Today was the first hint of snow, so they were pretty busy and it was going to take a while to get to my car.
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Good news - the '07 GS350 wheels (17") fit just fine on my '13 450h. Dropped my car off and waited 5 hours for them to get to it...! Super busy!
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Update: The old 3rd gen TPMS sensors are NOT compatible with the new 4th gen car. Keep this in mind if you are also doing this swap - you will need new sensors.
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Does this mean most 17" rims should fit or should I measure out the inside diameter just in case? How much clearance is needed for the calipers anyway?
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