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Old 07-22-14, 10:23 AM
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I have a 2001 Lexus LS 430. Looking at a set of Varrstoen ES6 wheels that are 19x9 +12 & 19x11 +15. I really like them because they'll be aggressive, but didn't want to do a ton of bodywork. If the fenders were shaved/rolled, and I stretched a say...245 35 19 & 275 30 19, would it work on a moderate drop?
Old 07-22-14, 10:48 AM
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i would just save up some more money and buy real wheels and not cheap cast replicas. But im just saying this for your safety..
fronts will be fine but rears prob wont fit.
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I wasn't under the impression that Varrstoen wheels were "cheap". I realize these aren't $3000 Kranze wheels, but I didn't think spending $1300 would all of a sudden bring my safety into question.
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After checking their site, they also have the identical sizes in +22, & +25.
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ill admit to owning a set of varrstoen es2.1.1 and cracked one wheel in 3 spots and also WARPED it beyond repair. But this was on my old LS and when I had the same mentality of you. Its up to you but caveat emptor.
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Thanks for your honesty. I'm going to go in a different direction altogether. 20's with a modest drop for dd.
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