Macc

I am interested in getting some different rims for my dark green 1992 LS4. I have new 15 inch tires so would like to stay with those. I know nothing about after market rims, so any advice is appreciated.

I have very little money in this car (which is a source of pride ) and it is in great shape, but the factory rims are kind of boring. Thus, I would like to stay on the cheap side for the rims, but something a little more interesting than what is on it. TIA

GRAND_LS 4

iTrader: (2)

To be very honost, a lot of people will tell you this, if you want to stay with 15in rims, your better off with the stock ones. dont go aftermarket unless your going 18+.

You can pick up some nice 98-00 LS rims and tires for cheap if you look around.

TJW98LS

iTrader: (1)

Aren't the 98-00 16's though? I tell you what, why not keep those since most 15s are ricey, and when your tires wear out, get some bigger rims. If you want too.

GRAND_LS 4

iTrader: (2)

Yeah, I said he's better off buying a wheel/rim package of stock 16's instead.

LEXkid

thats good advice. I wanna update my 91 and newer stock rims seem the way to go without looking like a wannabe ricemobile.


What Other Makes of Car / Models have compatible rims with the Lexus? I'm thinking maybe some Mercedes or BMw rims could look good on it.

TJW98LS

iTrader: (1)

I'm not sure that the BMWs and Benz fit the Lexus. I think it varies. Pick out some wheels you'd like to have on your car and I will check for matches.

GRAND_LS 4

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As jeff mentioned, I think Mercedes has a different bolt pattern, not to mention, they will look a little weird on a Lexus, maybe because your used to see it on a brand of car.

vsynergy

I believe BMW and Mercedes use the 5x120 bolt pattern. Most Japanese 5 lugs use the 5x114.3 pattern. But yeah, if I were you, I would save up and go aftermarket 18''+.

LEXkid

yeah .. aftermarket 18" would be great, but i'm not gonna spend 2 grand on rims for a car I paid 3 grand for.

I might get the rims Grand_ LS 4 has . Those are stock right? they look like pure pimpery

sonbum1

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Get some OEM 18" It will look 100% better then any 15" check out that one big auction site. YES THEY WILL FIT!!!!

Kansas

Tire Rack appears to have some super deals right now on 15" wheels for the early LS: http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gara...&autoYear=1992

$65 for a Borbet wheel? Wow!

Personally I think the "Borbet Type B" looks especially nice on the early LS and it is only $109. A 7" rim is more than wide enough for mounting 225/60-15 tires -- vastly improves the braking over those little bitty 205/65 standard tires and there is no speedometer error.

lspower

if u dont want to go bigger i went with the 98 gs 5spoke 16inch, with 225 up front 245 rears, so id say 16/17max, bigger the rims, the smaller the *****, so member u dont have to compensate for something + usually bigger rims = more rolling weight

Macc

Kansas, thanks a bunch for that link! And, I thank everyone else for their input as well.

TJW98LS

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Hey LSPower...love the avatar! You're welcome for the input bro.