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Old 12-01-11, 01:15 PM
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Default Will other OEM Lexus wheels fit?

I have been scouring the forums. I am curious if there are any other model/year of OEM stock Lexus wheels that I can replace the 16" Fitipaldi wheels that are corroded badly on my 1993 LS400. All I know is that the 1993 and 1994 models were the same, but I don't know about other years or models. I have read alot about caliper clearance, and offsets. I want a bolt on simple install. Thanks much.
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I believe the 16s from the 95-2000 models will work as well. They have the same bolt pattern and offset. I don't know about the 16/17/18 LS430 wheels though. I believe the caliper issues are if you put a 90-91 15" on a later LS or a 16" on an 04-06.
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On your '93, pretty much any Lexus or Toyota wheel will go on. The LS's with the larger calipers are the ones with fitment issues.
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You have tons of options in terms of Wheels for the 91 to 94 LS. I am Running Solara Wheels on my LS (Going to Upgrade Very Soon.
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Thanks much for your replies. I can't afford much, but all of your info helps. I thought it was in 93 that they changed the calipers.
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I'm not exactly sure of the upgrades but there was a change to the brakes on the 93's and 94's.
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minor upgrade, doesnt affect wheel clearance.
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For what it's worth I have a 98 LS400 and just spoke with the dealer about fitment...I'd like to put a set of the new LS460 wheels on it...no luck! Different bolt pattern. I was told however that ANY ls400 or ls430 wheel will fit on my 400. Anyone know if my 98 had the larger brakes? I remember reading something about them increasing brake size...but that would be the only fitment issues. Just my 2cents. :-)
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Originally Posted by IndyLX470
For what it's worth I have a 98 LS400 and just spoke with the dealer about fitment...I'd like to put a set of the new LS460 wheels on it...no luck! Different bolt pattern. I was told however that ANY ls400 or ls430 wheel will fit on my 400. Anyone know if my 98 had the larger brakes? I remember reading something about them increasing brake size...but that would be the only fitment issues. Just my 2cents. :-)
lol your dealer is partially right.

any 95-00 LS400 or ANY LS430 wheel will fit on your car.
95-00 LS400s were the ones with big brakes.
hence,
89-94 LS wheels won't fit.
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I appreciate the responses. Thanks for the discussion.
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