Wheel advice
#1
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Wheel advice
I'm looking to change the stock look of my '97 LS400 Coach. I want to buy wheels and tires without going into the lowering, spacers and technical aspect of a major modification. How wide of a tire can I go without the tire rubbing on the inside of the fender? How important is the weight of the wheel with regard to changing how the car performs? Thanks.
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The weight of the wheel is an issue. More weight, more the suspension has to work to dampen, brakes require more force to slow the car and the overall ride characteristics when dealing with big wheel low aspect ratio tires. Bottom line harsher ride character. Safe with stock suspension and not losing too much ride, although this is a YMMV, 17" IMO.
You'll need the wheel specs and proposed tire size for us to tell you if it will rub or not.
You'll need the wheel specs and proposed tire size for us to tell you if it will rub or not.
#4
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I'd like to go with 18s (225/45/18), but if that size causes friction problems, 17s(225/55/17) will do. Tire Rack provides wheel weight in their specs, ranging from 19 to 30 lbs. How heavy is to heavy? Has anyone dealt with wheelfire.com? Thanks again.
Enkei Falcon
Size: 18x8
Offset: +40mm
Backspacing: 6.06"
Bolt Pattern: 5-114
Rec. Tire Size: 235/50-18
Weight: 25.2lbs.
Finish: Hyper Silver w/Machined Lip
Construction: 1 Pc. Gravity Cast w/ MAT Technology
Enkei Falcon
Size: 18x8
Offset: +40mm
Backspacing: 6.06"
Bolt Pattern: 5-114
Rec. Tire Size: 235/50-18
Weight: 25.2lbs.
Finish: Hyper Silver w/Machined Lip
Construction: 1 Pc. Gravity Cast w/ MAT Technology
Last edited by mudbone; 08-07-10 at 05:58 PM. Reason: Additional info
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