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Old 05-05-10, 11:39 PM
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can i run 255/45/18's on the front and 275/40 18's on the back of a 2000 ls with sc430 wheels with no rubbing, stock height? thanks as always.
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those tires will not fit properly on stock SC430 wheels.

and those wheels wont clear the stock brakes without minimum 15mm spacers.
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Tire sizes are fine though.
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so what if i do 245/45/18 with 15mm spacers in the front and 255/45/18 with 25mm spacers in the back. will that look and ride good without rubbing. i really appreciate all the help.

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The page in this thread should help:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...-setup-24.html
Otherwise read through that entire thread.
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Originally Posted by Schnitz
Tire sizes are fine though.
in terms of diameter? yes.

in terms of FITTING on the non-staggered 18x8, not so much. you may be able to squeeze the front tires onto those but the rears will be over 1" out of spec for that rim width, and will not fit safely afaik.
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