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Horrible ride quality after Linea Corse LC818 install

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Old 09-22-11, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Nuckingfut
I'm still learning what I'll need to do here when I get the gunmetal grey LC818s for my 250 but let me recap to see if I understand:

With stock suspension, the 19" LC818s will fit without issue as long as you have the hubcentric rings?
And you don't need any spacers front or rear?

Am I forgetting/missing anything? Oh, what lugnuts will work (stock??)?
Here you go:
1. With stock suspension, the 19" LC818s will fit without issue as long as you have the hubcentric rings?
A: CORRECT. They will go right on the car AFTER you inserted the hubcentric rings. Pop them into the wheel before putting it on the car. Here is a random photo from Google of a guy adding the rings to his rims: CLICK HERE.

2. And you don't need any spacers front or rear?
A: Front wheels need NOTHING. Just add wheel
Rear wheels need a 5mm spacer ONLY IF you are wanting to use the LC818 center cap. Don't care about using the center cap? Then you don't need a spacer in the rear.

3. What lugnuts will work (stock??)
A. NO stock lug nuts will NOT work. They will not fit into the socket of the LC818 wheel. You need to guy buy a pair of skinny locking lugs like these: CLICK HERE.
Old 09-22-11, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by BamaIS
Your tire pressure should be the same as it is with the stock 18s (35 F/37 R).
I believe this to be not true, different size tires require different PSI. I would follow what the tires require by referencing the max PSI on the sidewall
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Originally Posted by Black04IS
I believe this to be not true, different size tires require different PSI. I would follow what the tires require by referencing the max PSI on the sidewall
Negative. DO NOT max out unless you have a very heavy load. I had 20s on my 22 passenger Escalade limousine and both 10 passenger Chrysler 300 limos. Max PSI - 50lbs. According to most tire shops I come in contact with they all say to put it at max load because of all the weight on the wheels.. why? I assume because if I don't then all that weight will smash the crap out of the tire.

Then this past week at Butler Tire (LINK) when I got Nitrogen put in my new Linea Corse 19s, Butler Tire told me, as did someone else on the forum, to use the cars recommended PSI as stated in the door jam. I'll trust Butler Tire 100% more than anyone else on these forums as Butler Tire puts wheels and tires on Ferrari's, Porsche's, Lexus, Aston Martin's,Lambo's and more. Just my 2¢

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Old 09-22-11, 01:15 PM
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where did you get your spacers?? Are they hubcentric?
Old 09-22-11, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by YoNadz
where did you get your spacers?? Are they hubcentric?
A spacer is a spacer as long as it's less than 5mm and hubcentric. I bought THESE off of eBay today. They sell H&R ones to on eBay for around $79 but I see ZERO use in buying $80 spacers made of $5 worth of metal. Nothing is as shi**y as the one's from WheelDude as those are universal.
Old 09-22-11, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Black04IS
I believe this to be not true, different size tires require different PSI. I would follow what the tires require by referencing the max PSI on the sidewall
DO NOT air up to max PSI as indicated on the sidewall. This will result in a very rough ride. Tire Rack will recommend to run stock PSI as well. It has more to do with surface area of the tire, not rim size or sidewall height.
Old 09-22-11, 02:59 PM
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so put in the PSI thats stated on the door jam
Old 09-22-11, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigrahizzl
so put in the PSI thats stated on the door jam
EXACTLY. 35F/37R! Go Nitrogen for a cleaner tire over time as you only need to check the pressure once a month.
Old 09-22-11, 05:11 PM
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So stay away from fake knockoffs? Besides them not being able to sell just one rim. When you damage it?? That's sux..
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Originally Posted by Rikg35
So stay away from fake knockoffs? Besides them not being able to sell just one rim. When you damage it?? That's sux..
I know, that's why I bought two sets just in case I run into any problems!
Old 09-22-11, 06:12 PM
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The wheels look awesome dont get me wrong. but so many cons in buying them, cracks and no replacement. I wanted the T1S look a like. But ordered the real thing. Just waiting... I can't justify 1200.00 then when one cracks dish out another 1200.00... 2400?!?! Hell add another 165.20 and you haz work.
Old 09-22-11, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Rikg35
The wheels look awesome dont get me wrong. but so many cons in buying them, cracks and no replacement. I wanted the T1S look a like. But ordered the real thing. Just waiting... I can't justify 1200.00 then when one cracks dish out another 1200.00... 2400?!?! Hell add another 165.20 and you haz work.
WHAT?!! You can't buy a single replacement LC818??
This is a deal killer for me.
These bay area roads are riddled with potholes which are sure to get me some day.
Old 09-22-11, 07:11 PM
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I thought Wheeldude commented in another LC thread about being able to sell replacements????

I'm gonna look.

Ever get word on the center cap deal?
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...nt-wheels.html

Last post. Not sticking up for them, I don't even own these, just didn't want false info spreading.
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Originally Posted by TheSenator
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...nt-wheels.html

Last post. Not sticking up for them, I don't even own these, just didn't want false info spreading.
YEP, according to the Man himself they do sell them by themselves!


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