BLK98GS3

Hey Guys,
I just picked up a super clean 2000 Ls400
Its green.....not the best color but its pretty clean and I got it for a GREAT price.

Anyhow..... I picked up a set of TSW 18x8 with 40mm offset.

I dont plan on lowering the car. I like the stock feel of the car as it is. What is a good tire size for me to go?

235/45/18?
or
245/45/18?
or other suggestions....

Stock tire size is 225/60/16.

Thanks in advanced guys. I ll get pics up shortly.

TheBry

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245/25/18?

I have 245/40/18 on 18x8

BLK98GS3

lol. 245/45....thas what i meant.

how is the ride quality on your set up?
are you lowered or stock?

lev00221

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The correct size is 245/45/18 if you want to keep the OEM outer diameter measurement for wheel/tire together. This will give you the best ride quality and ensure that you don't have speedometer error.

PureDrifter

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if you're lowered the 45 series will rub, go down to either a 225/45 or a 245/40 tire.

did you check to see that the wheels cleared the front brake calipers?

BLK98GS3

Did not test fit yet. It's 18x8 w 40mm offset. Do u think it will rub?

I'm leaning more towards the 245/45

python

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18's wont look right on that car..2 small. u better mount one on the car and take a look at it first

SpencerT

Its hard to believe since the stocks are 16's
But python is correct. 18's look way to small with the stock ride height

rear: 245 40 18 front: 225 45 18
they look small and the fender gap is large


lowered with tanabe df210s
Id still like to go up a tire size all the way around but the fender gap is gone

RA40

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245/45 at stock height.
18's are fine and comparing them to the stock 16's the +2 wheel sizing is ok. 19's look nicer as do 20's. Rubber for 19's isn't that wallet friendly compared to 20's. Old school there were plenty of 17-18" wheels combos that look good, depends on how you fit them up in the execution.

If the tire diameter is 26.2-26.7" there is about a 3" gap in front on properly working shocks. Back is about 2.5". That won't change unless you fit a tire with a different diameter from stock. Of course lowering improves the appearance.

BLK98GS3

Awesome guys. Thanks for the advice.

I am not looking for anything super fancy. I just think the stock wheel is super plain. Anythings gotta look better than stock.

TheBry

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The ride quality is good, and I'm lowered.

SpencerT

245 45 18 will rub when your how low?
Only with coilovers or do you think they would rub with my tanabes too?

PureDrifter

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it will probably rub(in the front). i rubbed way back when i was on 18s and my old LSportline suspension.

Lexuses71

I'm running 245/45-18 @ stock height. Smooth ride and on my car, it doesn't look like a huge gap between fender and top of tires. Ride quality on this car is very important to me.