LS400 owners post your wheel setup
11-28-14, 02:38 PM
#2011
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Hey guys, I have stock aIr suspension in my 96 LS400.
I like the staggered look on these cars, but at the same time I dont want to compromise the mechanicals of my suspension neither the comfortable ride that my stock 225/55/16 gives me.
I was thinking to go with the 19'' VOSSEN 19X9.5 ALL ROUND..
Im therefore wondering if i can use 245 / 45 / 19 comfortably (i.e no fender rubbing or touching issues ) or would the 45 series be too high
I like the staggered look on these cars, but at the same time I dont want to compromise the mechanicals of my suspension neither the comfortable ride that my stock 225/55/16 gives me.
I was thinking to go with the 19'' VOSSEN 19X9.5 ALL ROUND..
Im therefore wondering if i can use 245 / 45 / 19 comfortably (i.e no fender rubbing or touching issues ) or would the 45 series be too high
Last edited by MattLS400; 11-28-14 at 03:01 PM.
12-01-14, 09:11 PM
#2014
Hey guys, I have stock aIr suspension in my 96 LS400.
I like the staggered look on these cars, but at the same time I dont want to compromise the mechanicals of my suspension neither the comfortable ride that my stock 225/55/16 gives me.
I was thinking to go with the 19'' VOSSEN 19X9.5 ALL ROUND..
Im therefore wondering if i can use 245 / 45 / 19 comfortably (i.e no fender rubbing or touching issues ) or would the 45 series be too high
I like the staggered look on these cars, but at the same time I dont want to compromise the mechanicals of my suspension neither the comfortable ride that my stock 225/55/16 gives me.
I was thinking to go with the 19'' VOSSEN 19X9.5 ALL ROUND..
Im therefore wondering if i can use 245 / 45 / 19 comfortably (i.e no fender rubbing or touching issues ) or would the 45 series be too high
12-04-14, 06:21 PM
#2015
Pole Position
thanks guys...
I never considered lowering ..But if its economical i will..
What do I have to do ?
Would it mean that I would have to remove my air suspension in its entirety?
I never considered lowering ..But if its economical i will..
What do I have to do ?
Would it mean that I would have to remove my air suspension in its entirety?
12-05-14, 01:13 PM
#2016
unfortunately your air suspension is on borrowed time, it will eventually fail. this is very common as components will start to leak and replacements are not economical (ie $1000 for just one strut bag). most folks convert to conventional strut/spring, so when doing so it makes most sense to install lowering springs (or full coilovers) at that time. it's really up to you and your budget.
12-29-14, 11:20 AM
#2019
Driver School Candidate
Here is my 1998 LS400. It has 128,000 on it.
The wheels are XXR 962.
Fronts 18x8.5 with 245/45/18
Rears 18x9.5 with 275/40/18
I got the rims new for $421 and the tires were $400
The car is lowered on H&R springs with KYB struts. I cut the rear coils a little bit to give it the stance I wanted.
I have been cutting coil springs for 20 years on my Chevelles and other cars. No problems ever.
The wheels are XXR 962.
Fronts 18x8.5 with 245/45/18
Rears 18x9.5 with 275/40/18
I got the rims new for $421 and the tires were $400
The car is lowered on H&R springs with KYB struts. I cut the rear coils a little bit to give it the stance I wanted.
I have been cutting coil springs for 20 years on my Chevelles and other cars. No problems ever.
12-29-14, 09:30 PM
#2021
Pole Position
Here is my 1998 LS400. It has 128,000 on it.
The wheels are XXR 962.
Fronts 18x8.5 with 245/45/18
Rears 18x9.5 with 275/40/18
I got the rims new for $421 and the tires were $400
The car is lowered on H&R springs with KYB struts. I cut the rear coils a little bit to give it the stance I wanted.
I have been cutting coil springs for 20 years on my Chevelles and other cars. No problems ever.
The wheels are XXR 962.
Fronts 18x8.5 with 245/45/18
Rears 18x9.5 with 275/40/18
I got the rims new for $421 and the tires were $400
The car is lowered on H&R springs with KYB struts. I cut the rear coils a little bit to give it the stance I wanted.
I have been cutting coil springs for 20 years on my Chevelles and other cars. No problems ever.
12-30-14, 07:18 PM
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12-31-14, 05:06 PM
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Work SC1 20x10.5+25 with 12mm spacer to clear caliper Front
Work SC1 20x11.5+25 Rear
Tires front 225x35x20
Tires rear 245x35x20
fenders are cut,rolled and pulled
quarters are pulled and rolled
Drop on suspension- Accuair E-level bag setup
Last edited by BoyLs400; 01-02-15 at 02:33 PM.
