big rims,doing big thangs
11-20-05, 03:25 PM
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big rims,doing big thangs
does anyone no if 22 inch rims can fit on a ls 400,or maybe 21 inch rims,cause if i get 20 inch rims there is still a gap,if i get the 2 ich lowering springs there is still a gap.i know some one out there has tried to put rims bigger than 20s on there ls 400s 
11-20-05, 03:45 PM
#3
In addition to my last post, I have a couple questions...sorry for double posting...
I have stock chrome on my car. If I goto 18's, how greatly will it effect my acceleration??
True or False? If you go bigger than the stock rims, it throws off the speedometer a little bit.
Thanks guys.
I have stock chrome on my car. If I goto 18's, how greatly will it effect my acceleration??
True or False? If you go bigger than the stock rims, it throws off the speedometer a little bit.
Thanks guys.
11-20-05, 04:11 PM
#4
Originally Posted by TJW98LS
If I goto 18's, how greatly will it effect my acceleration??
True or False? If you go bigger than the stock rims, it throws off the speedometer a little bit.
True or False? If you go bigger than the stock rims, it throws off the speedometer a little bit.
As long as you keep the same tire ratio, aka diameter, youre speedo will be correct.
11-20-05, 07:40 PM
#5
As Grand said...
Also the ride quality will likely become harsher with the added weight and shorter sidewall.
The stock tire/wheel on my '97 weighed in at 48#'s. The LSportline 18" and BFG 245/40-18 is 52 pounds. The 22" wheel I picked up was like 43#'s and adding in a 30 pound or so tire...the car will be very slow off the line. That extra mass will also not stop well and be a factor in additional brake wear. Not to mention gas consumption.
Also the ride quality will likely become harsher with the added weight and shorter sidewall.
The stock tire/wheel on my '97 weighed in at 48#'s. The LSportline 18" and BFG 245/40-18 is 52 pounds. The 22" wheel I picked up was like 43#'s and adding in a 30 pound or so tire...the car will be very slow off the line. That extra mass will also not stop well and be a factor in additional brake wear. Not to mention gas consumption.
11-20-05, 08:16 PM
#6
Originally Posted by RA40
As Grand said...
Also the ride quality will likely become harsher with the added weight and shorter sidewall.
The stock tire/wheel on my '97 weighed in at 48#'s. The LSportline 18" and BFG 245/40-18 is 52 pounds. The 22" wheel I picked up was like 43#'s and adding in a 30 pound or so tire...the car will be very slow off the line. That extra mass will also not stop well and be a factor in additional brake wear. Not to mention gas consumption.
Also the ride quality will likely become harsher with the added weight and shorter sidewall.
The stock tire/wheel on my '97 weighed in at 48#'s. The LSportline 18" and BFG 245/40-18 is 52 pounds. The 22" wheel I picked up was like 43#'s and adding in a 30 pound or so tire...the car will be very slow off the line. That extra mass will also not stop well and be a factor in additional brake wear. Not to mention gas consumption.
11-20-05, 10:21 PM
#7
Originally Posted by TJW98LS
So, can you notice a different in your ride?? How much extra weight are your wheels Like 10 pounds??
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11-20-05, 10:45 PM
#8
Just been down this road.
I chose 18" SC430 rims on my 94LS since they are availble for a reasonable cost. Then chose Kumho SPT's in size 235/45/18's and I am very happy with the combo. I had to wait for this size to be introduced in the SPT tire but it was well worth it.
I had thoughts about 235/50/18's thinking the diameter difference would be minmal but am glad I waited. Staying close to stock diameter is important & a 45 aspect ratio gives enough comfort to keep me happy.
Downsides: The wheel swap has let me know audibly what I should have known based on the 178,000 miles I have rung up and that is that my Upper control arms are worn. Over poor quality sections of road you hear that hollow sounding thud.
Handling is vastly improved & I can't wait to get my Daizen sway bar bushings installed for further improvement.
Suspension work on my LS to date have been new oem struts at all 4 corners w new strut mounts in the front & replaced the Lower Ball Joints. Oops also have a Strut tower bar.
nomad
As for 22's: didn't want them not interested & can't even imagine how ****ty the ride would be.
I chose 18" SC430 rims on my 94LS since they are availble for a reasonable cost. Then chose Kumho SPT's in size 235/45/18's and I am very happy with the combo. I had to wait for this size to be introduced in the SPT tire but it was well worth it.
I had thoughts about 235/50/18's thinking the diameter difference would be minmal but am glad I waited. Staying close to stock diameter is important & a 45 aspect ratio gives enough comfort to keep me happy.
Downsides: The wheel swap has let me know audibly what I should have known based on the 178,000 miles I have rung up and that is that my Upper control arms are worn. Over poor quality sections of road you hear that hollow sounding thud.
Handling is vastly improved & I can't wait to get my Daizen sway bar bushings installed for further improvement.
Suspension work on my LS to date have been new oem struts at all 4 corners w new strut mounts in the front & replaced the Lower Ball Joints. Oops also have a Strut tower bar.
nomad
As for 22's: didn't want them not interested & can't even imagine how ****ty the ride would be.
Last edited by damon; 11-20-05 at 10:54 PM.
11-21-05, 02:20 AM
#9
On mine the 4# difference was an obvious 
Suspension compression and rebound wasn't smooth. Handling has gone way up but the fine balance achieved with the factory wheels is gone.
A spring with a slightly higher rate would probably balance the additional rotating mass but then that gives a harsher ride. A lighter wheel tire combo would be nice but even some forged wheels don't have a drastic weight savings to balance their cost. One wheel I looked at from a solid billet after machining was 25 pounds for an 18" , the bare LSportline is 26 pounds. The design engineers assembled the suspension with a specific combination in mind and mods alter that.
All said, I enjoy driving the car and the give-take was as I had expected for the mods done.
Suspension compression and rebound wasn't smooth. Handling has gone way up but the fine balance achieved with the factory wheels is gone. A spring with a slightly higher rate would probably balance the additional rotating mass but then that gives a harsher ride. A lighter wheel tire combo would be nice but even some forged wheels don't have a drastic weight savings to balance their cost. One wheel I looked at from a solid billet after machining was 25 pounds for an 18" , the bare LSportline is 26 pounds. The design engineers assembled the suspension with a specific combination in mind and mods alter that.
All said, I enjoy driving the car and the give-take was as I had expected for the mods done.
11-21-05, 07:44 AM
#10
I think I read in a post here that a stock SC430 rim is 37 lbs!!! The "star" centers do seem to weigh a little less than the "Pie Plates" btw.
The SPT tire in 235/45/18 is another 28lbs to make a total of 65 lbs per corner. Diameter is 26.3
A 94 LS has a curb weight of 3858.
The SPT tire in 235/45/18 is another 28lbs to make a total of 65 lbs per corner. Diameter is 26.3
A 94 LS has a curb weight of 3858.
Last edited by damon; 11-21-05 at 03:52 PM.
