Need help - Tires, Rims, Lowering (have parts)
04-28-16, 07:29 AM
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Need help - Tires, Rims, Lowering (have parts)
I own a 2015 IS350 F-Sport and am looking to get my car lowered and rims/tires installed.
I work with a lot of automotive brands in my industry, so getting the parts isn't an issue but i've talked to different people and read a lot of conflicting info on the proper way to do things.
I have a set of 20 inch Ferrada FR4 rims (20x9 front & 20 x 10.5 rear), currently just sitting in my office...need to find a proper tire that will work well for daily driving around the city (Orlando).
http://www.ferradawheels.com/wheels/fr4/
I also have a set of Ark Performance GT-S lowering springs, that have not been installed yet.
http://www.arkperformance.com/Lexus-...s1500-0014.htm
Is there a best order to do this install in? Lower first then tires/rims, rims/tires then lower or both at the same time? The lowering springs drop 1.40" - 1.60" in the front and 0.80-1.00" for the rear.
Any advice would be much appreciated!
I work with a lot of automotive brands in my industry, so getting the parts isn't an issue but i've talked to different people and read a lot of conflicting info on the proper way to do things.
I have a set of 20 inch Ferrada FR4 rims (20x9 front & 20 x 10.5 rear), currently just sitting in my office...need to find a proper tire that will work well for daily driving around the city (Orlando).
http://www.ferradawheels.com/wheels/fr4/
I also have a set of Ark Performance GT-S lowering springs, that have not been installed yet.
http://www.arkperformance.com/Lexus-...s1500-0014.htm
Is there a best order to do this install in? Lower first then tires/rims, rims/tires then lower or both at the same time? The lowering springs drop 1.40" - 1.60" in the front and 0.80-1.00" for the rear.
Any advice would be much appreciated!
04-28-16, 08:04 AM
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I don't think there is a "right" and "wrong" way to do it ... My suggestion would be put the springs on first and give them sometime to settle in. After a short period the springs will settle and the drop will be a little further than the day you installed them. This might give you a better idea as to what tires to run. From what I've seen 20x10.5 in the rear can be a bit tricky to get to fit right without rubbing. Factoring in the offset you may need to run a small tire to avoid rubbing and/or having to pull out the fenders.
04-28-16, 03:58 PM
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what did u use to lower ur car, can't seem to find what i need for my 14' AWD 350?
i lowered the car first and put back the stock wheels to allow the springs to settle.
what offsets are your wheels? for those sizes, you have a pretty narrow range of offsets for them to fit properly
pic of my 350
Attachment 386094
what offsets are your wheels? for those sizes, you have a pretty narrow range of offsets for them to fit properly
pic of my 350
Attachment 386094
04-29-16, 10:48 AM
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http://www.rs-r.com/product/lexus-is...-springs-2014/
SKU: T197D
04-29-16, 01:09 PM
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I used RSR Downs. Here is a AWD link
http://www.rs-r.com/product/lexus-is...-springs-2014/
SKU: T197D
I used RSR Downs. Here is a AWD link
http://www.rs-r.com/product/lexus-is...-springs-2014/
SKU: T197D
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04-29-16, 01:44 PM
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I don't think there is a "right" and "wrong" way to do it ... My suggestion would be put the springs on first and give them sometime to settle in. After a short period the springs will settle and the drop will be a little further than the day you installed them. This might give you a better idea as to what tires to run. From what I've seen 20x10.5 in the rear can be a bit tricky to get to fit right without rubbing. Factoring in the offset you may need to run a small tire to avoid rubbing and/or having to pull out the fenders.
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