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Just put 20" on my LS 430...Rim sticks out too far?Or I have to lower it to tuck in?

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Old 01-06-10, 06:44 PM
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Default Just put 20" on my LS 430...Rim sticks out too far?Or I have to lower it to tuck in?

I just put on these wheels 20x10.5 and 20x8 with offsets - rear +27 - front +22..

And the rear wheels stick out a little bit. Did I get the wrong offsets?

I havent lowered my car yet but when I lower the car will the wheels tuck in or will I be in trouble and rub like crazy??








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nope thats actually perfect. once you lower it, camber will automatically take the wheels in. are you planning on lowering the car? if so are you going air or coils or springs?
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wow your car is so hawt. do u have air suspension or sport?
Old 01-06-10, 07:52 PM
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The car isnt on air suspension cuz its stock and I dont have the UL version.

Im still debating on getting just springs or coil overs... I would love air suspension but thats a little too expensive at the moment.
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nice man once you lower it it will looks great!
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you can lower it with coilovers, just springs and shocks or go expensive and buy air suspension!
Old 01-06-10, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Ay-nako
you can lower it with coilovers, just springs and shocks or go expensive and buy air suspension!
What do u think is better? Going coilovers or going with just springs and shocks? Which will have a more comfortable ride?
Old 01-06-10, 10:14 PM
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Once you lower your car it will look nice but you will still need to remove the fender lip liners and roll the fenders a bit.
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The wheels will butterfly in but its going to be pretty close to the lip. Nice clear ride
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thats perfect, all you need is a drop...wheels will camber in! I would go coilovers so that you can adjust the height. With springs you are stuck w/ that ride height! Once you lower it....take more pics! Would love to see it lowered!
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Absolutely perfect. Those will camber in nicely....coilovers=Yes. You'll need to cut/roll the rear and roll the fronts. Keep us updated. Lookin' good so far.
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Lookin good and congrats!
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dude, that is cutting it pretty close but i think if you were on air it would be hella flush as you cali cats always like to say

other wise looks a little bit meh with it so high in the air like that... i hate to be that guy, but here goes... you gotta drop that motha sucka real soon nice wheels
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Originally Posted by Aimhigher3
245-35-20 in front and 255-35-20 in the rear..
Originally Posted by Aimhigher3
...wheels 20x10.5 and 20x8 with offsets - rear +27 - front +22..
Someone else who is familiar with those wheels (I have seen them many times before) would know for sure, but with those offsets, I would think you would need to modify your fender lip a little, at minimum a roll. Even if it tucks fine in the front without mods, you may be sorry when you turn while dipping.

It is starting to look smooth...
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Looks good to me i wouldnt do anything else.


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