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Old 02-27-11, 06:03 PM
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I'm about to pick up some chrome 18' IS rims I think they are off an 07. Anyhow I was wondering if any one has pictures of them on a is300..? The wife has a 04 dark grey IS.
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http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/2236651541.html
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Old 02-27-11, 06:22 PM
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not a bad price. i think they fit but u might need to put some spacers in the front and i couldnt find a pic of the chrome ones




http://www.flickr.com/photos/52574018@N08/5483811447/http://www.flickr.com/photos/52574018@N08/5483811447/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/52574018@N08/, on Flickr
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Old 02-27-11, 07:56 PM
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Spacers, you think so?
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From what I've read, it's the 17" ISX50 wheels that need spacers to clear suspension components on the IS300.
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Originally Posted by rvalero
From what I've read, it's the 17" ISX50 wheels that need spacers to clear suspension components on the IS300.
Which is strange, considering the 1IS has an OEM wheel spec of 17x7" with an ET 50... *and some even a 7.5" wide.

Yes the 2IS 17x7 wheels have an ET 45, already 5mm more 'poke' than the stock equivalent.

And the 18" are staggered with much less conservative offsets.

I suggest you get the offsets and do the research quicktimes using these:
http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp
http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetcalculator.asp
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Which is strange, considering the 1IS has an OEM wheel spec of 17x7" with an ET 50... *and some even a 7.5" wide.

Yes the 2IS 17x7 wheels have an ET 45, already 5mm more 'poke' than the stock equivalent.

And the 18" are staggered with much less conservative offsets.

I suggest you get the offsets and do the research quicktimes using these:
http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp
http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetcalculator.asp
Doesn't the ISX50 come with a 17x8 +45? If so, that would have LESS clearance on the inner suspension than a 17x7 +50. Since the 18" wheel is taller, it is able to clear the arm.
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lol.... I was hoping this was going to be easy. I guess I have some home work to do!
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18" stocks will fit no problem the 17" stocks hit the control arm and need a 5mm spacer..this is from expirience
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Originally Posted by rvalero
Doesn't the ISX50 come with a 17x8 +45? If so, that would have LESS clearance on the inner suspension than a 17x7 +50. Since the 18" wheel is taller, it is able to clear the arm.
Heh, you learn something new everyday, i swore that they we're 17x7... Oh well, as is with lexus they change the alloys from year to year it seems
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Thanks everyone ill keep you guys posted.
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i'm pretty sure ill be picking these up this weekend ... ill post pics soon ...
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Originally Posted by rvalero
From what I've read, it's the 17" ISX50 wheels that need spacers to clear suspension components on the IS300.


ohh okayy thought it was the 18s

lol thanks for the info tho
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always thought those 18s looked good on 1IS, been looking for a set myself. I only see a few listed and when they are, they're asking 750-1000. some with no tires too!

update us with pics soon!
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i had 18" stock GS350 wheels

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Originally Posted by anotherLS
i had 18" stock GS350 wheels

damn I love it... did you have to do any else to get them on..?
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