LS430 17" Wheels on my 400
03-22-12, 05:35 AM
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I haven't seen much here in NC. I do have one guy locally who has offered the 5 spoke 18's (non chrome, which is good), for $350...but he said the finish isn't great on them - like the previous owner used harsh abrasive cleaners or something.
As much as I like the look of the 5 spoke 18, I really think the 6 spoke 17 would be the best compromise for me.
As much as I like the look of the 5 spoke 18, I really think the 6 spoke 17 would be the best compromise for me.
03-22-12, 05:35 AM
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I picked my set up from a buddy for $250...then found a couple sets of like new Michelins for $260 total...so the entire set up cost me about $550 including mount and balance. Sold the old set with good tires for a $200. Here in SoCal, they pop up on Craigslist quite often but there's probably a lot more guys modding their cars down here too.
I put the 17" 430 wheels on within a couple of weeks of buying the car...so I can't truly comment on the ride but I'd imagine the ride is slightly stiffer with the 17s...but the look is worth it. The stock wheels date the car in my opinion. I didn't love the chrome 17s at first but I've warmed up to them. It's really the only mod I planned to do other than throwing a 40%-50% tint all the way around...but getting to that.
I put the 17" 430 wheels on within a couple of weeks of buying the car...so I can't truly comment on the ride but I'd imagine the ride is slightly stiffer with the 17s...but the look is worth it. The stock wheels date the car in my opinion. I didn't love the chrome 17s at first but I've warmed up to them. It's really the only mod I planned to do other than throwing a 40%-50% tint all the way around...but getting to that.
03-31-12, 11:25 AM
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Oh, on my iphone your wheels looked like they were silver. Looks good though. I guess it just helps to see them on someone else's car. We've got the same set up. The chrome is peeling on mine too...on the bottom portion of the inner rim. Not too bad and isn't noticeable unless you're up close and looking for it. Did you have your LS long before going to the 17s? What is your opinion on quality of ride with the 17s? I swapped to 17s a couple of weeks after getting the car. The ride is still plush but it can at time be jarring over bumps and what not. But I think that has more to do with my car needing some new suspension components like the strut rod bushings, etc.
04-04-12, 06:24 AM
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I was rolling on stock 16's for 3 months. I'm running 225/50 which I think is 2.9% smaller in diameter. I would say the ride is slighty harsher but I too need to replace my strut rod bushings. I'll have them installed soon. If I had 55 series tires Id assume the ride might be a bit better. The visual appeal of the 17 is enough to forget the plushness of stock 60 series 16's.
04-04-12, 12:49 PM
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I was rolling on stock 16's for 3 months. I'm running 225/50 which I think is 2.9% smaller in diameter. I would say the ride is slighty harsher but I too need to replace my strut rod bushings. I'll have them installed soon. If I had 55 series tires Id assume the ride might be a bit better. The visual appeal of the 17 is enough to forget the plushness of stock 60 series 16's.
04-04-12, 12:57 PM
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I was rolling on stock 16's for 3 months. I'm running 225/50 which I think is 2.9% smaller in diameter. I would say the ride is slighty harsher but I too need to replace my strut rod bushings. I'll have them installed soon. If I had 55 series tires Id assume the ride might be a bit better. The visual appeal of the 17 is enough to forget the plushness of stock 60 series 16's.
