tim817

Thanks for the pics man... Looking really good. The wheels with that offset doesn't look like it sticking out at all.

viet658

You're right, it doesn't stick out. It's flush with the body. It only rubs on the inside of the wheel well not the fender.

Phillip31

So you got urs at Lexus Mission Viejo. I was about to get mine there also, but ended up gettin it in Tustin Lexus. How's that dealership and where do you live? Maybe i might see you around O.C.

viet658

I don't really live in O.C. I am from the San Grabiel Valley. I bought it from Mission Viejo because they were the only one out the six or seven dealers I called who had the IS 350 with Luxury Package and Nav. It was difficult to find a car with either Luxury or Sport Package. My car still had the plactic wrap all over it when I got there. As for their service, I guess it was okay. I came in already knowing the exact car I wanted and the price I was willing to pay, so the salesman didn't have to really say much. He was courteous, he offered me coffee and water.

IS350spBLK

Damm I love that color!! My CLK430 was white and I LOVED it! But had to much bad luck with it so I figured it was time to go with a new color (not saying your going to have bad luck)... I might of missed this in ealier posts in this thread, but What rims are those? Size? and is the lip machined or chrome??? Thanks in advance!!

GFerg

Looks great!! I like it.

viet658

The rims are Ray's Lexion 19x8.5 +38 F and 19x10 +45 R. The rims and lip are machined. I think it gives the car a sporty look.

LexusSC430

Looks great man. And no, the rims dont stick out at all. I am curious though, how severe and at what speeds and turning angles do the rims rub? If you could detail some of that I would appreciate it

viet658

I mostly notice the rubbing when I am driving slow (parking lot speeds) and turning at a small angle. I noticed that the outside of the tire is rubbing on a piece of plastic inside the wheel well. The part of the wheel well I am referring to is the front, inside. There is a little plastic bump that protudes and that is causing the rubbing. If I have time I will try to take a picture of the area I am referring to.

United #10

very nice setup. CW is

INHOCJP

Car looks very sharp Looks so clean in white!

LexusSC430

What size tires are you running? The rims on my Supra, which are actually the same rims...did what you are explaining, it was only at very slow speeds....weird.

viet658

They're 245/35/19 in front and 275/35/19 in back.

Stefwilli

Very nice looking car and nice wheels congrats.
Your rubbing is comming from a couple things, one is the tire size your running in the front, the other would be the 38mm offset. For the front of your car you need a 235/35/19 with a higher offset, the rear fitments are fine if you don't plan on lowering the vehicle. Your rear tires are what we use to run a fat tire setup for 9.5" or 10" wheels the norm would be 275/30/19. This is for a softer ride or for wheel protection against poth holes. Right now i know your not getting any rubbing in the rear and only a little bit in the front, but if you lower the car all that will change, but I do love aggressive offsets and lip sizes, enjoy and congrats again.

viet658

When you say a higher offset in the front, do mean bigger than +38. I don't know too much about wheels, but I thought that if you go with a higher offset, the distance from the mounting surface increases. Wouldn't that mean the wheels would stick out more? Thanks for your help in advance.