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Old 08-30-09, 05:04 PM
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Default Mags/wheels for 95 LS 400

Hello all,

Found nice 16" Lexus mags from a 94 GS 300.The bolt pattern is the same as my 95 LS(5X114.3).They are original Lexus mags and was wondering if these will be a perfect fit for my LS.Is there anything else I should consider besides the bolt pattern?
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the bolt pattern and offset is fine, but the wheels will not clear your brake calipers.
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Thanks Pure.
Is it because the wheels from the GS are smaller or larger?I found this site that outlines wheel sizes and there is 1/2 inch difference in the oe section of the grid between the LS and GS.
Not sure I understand it. Guess I won't be buying them after all.
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http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse...._Reference.cfm
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i thought your 95 should have 16" wheels already? Or do you just like the GS wheel shape better?

You should try to find some 18" GS wheels, or even the 18" SC430 wheels if you like that shape (some do, some dont - but they can be pretty cheap).
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its not the size, its the fact the caliper is so wide that it will hit the spokes on the GS wheels.

SC430 wheels wont clear the brakes.

LS430 (any), IS350 18", GS350/460 18", and toyota supra Turbo (mkiv) wheels will fit.
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gmacrae-I was looking to keep the 16" and merely looking for an inexpensive replacement for my now weary looking stock wheels.I like the look of the wheels from the gs 300.Here they are:
http://montreal.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...AdIdZ141557826.
Thanks for the info.
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
SC430 wheels wont clear the brakes.
really, didnt know that, i assumed the SC430 would have big brakes
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Originally Posted by gmacrae
really, didnt know that, i assumed the SC430 would have big brakes
nope, they update to 2LS or Supra TT calipers
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