New Member - LS600hl and Build Thread
02-05-14, 01:17 PM
#16
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No problem man. I just know what has worked for me and the miles I have driven and no sign of any issues whatsoever. The 600 is also a tank and I'm sure the transmission can handle alot so all I have to go on is that I have been running staggered since about Aug 2012..I did have 245/295 combo but hated the stretched look so the 255/305 offers a nicer look as far as width, higher load ratings and of course keeps overall diameter the same to within .5mm. Front diameter is 711.8mm and rear is 711.3mm. The 245/295 is .5mm diff also but that front load rating of 92 instead of 98 as required for the 600 is pushing it and will make you run near max psi just to max out load rating. Glad to have another 600 brotha amongst us. Post up in the wheel and tire thread when you get all set up
Will do man, once i free up some time from work to document everything down and get some high quality pics.
02-06-14, 08:20 AM
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Correct me if I'm wrong but from my understanding the awd system for the 600 isn't like the awd system that's on the 460. Somewhere I read that with the hybrid the electric motors are dedicated to the front wheels and the rear are still driven by just the motor and transmission. So there isn't a center diff. Again I may be totally wrong but that's what I read somewhere.
02-06-14, 01:34 PM
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I'm picking up a 2011 LS460 AWD on Saturday. Currently, is has the stock wheels. Which are the 10-spoke, 18" with 235/50 tires. I assume that the wheel/tire combo is the same on all four corners. Is this the case?
Also, for this year (2011) there was an optional 5-spoke 19" wheel with 245/45 offered on the 2wd models. Does anyone know why these weren't an option for the AWD models? Also, was this option the same wheel/tire combo on all four corners?
I've asked on this site before if these same 19" 5-spoke would fit without issue on by AWD and have been told they would. Is the big "to do" to make sure that you have the same wheel/tire combo at all 4 corners?
Lastly, I did notice that the 19" are 8" wide, but the 18" are 7.5"....I assume still no problem with going with the slightly wider wheel?
Also, for this year (2011) there was an optional 5-spoke 19" wheel with 245/45 offered on the 2wd models. Does anyone know why these weren't an option for the AWD models? Also, was this option the same wheel/tire combo on all four corners?
I've asked on this site before if these same 19" 5-spoke would fit without issue on by AWD and have been told they would. Is the big "to do" to make sure that you have the same wheel/tire combo at all 4 corners?
Lastly, I did notice that the 19" are 8" wide, but the 18" are 7.5"....I assume still no problem with going with the slightly wider wheel?
02-06-14, 04:01 PM
#19
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Yes the tire combo are the same for all four corners. My Dad's LS600hl has the 5 spoke 19" x 8 and they're the exact size all around runinng 245/45/19. He traded in the OEM 19' that came with the 600 for the 5 spoke ones. Here's a picture of what it looks like. If you get them, they're direct bolt ons as long as they're all running 245/45 tires all around.
Last edited by JoniNguyen; 02-06-14 at 04:05 PM.
02-06-14, 07:51 PM
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I'm picking up a 2011 LS460 AWD on Saturday. Currently, is has the stock wheels. Which are the 10-spoke, 18" with 235/50 tires. I assume that the wheel/tire combo is the same on all four corners. Is this the case?
Also, for this year (2011) there was an optional 5-spoke 19" wheel with 245/45 offered on the 2wd models. Does anyone know why these weren't an option for the AWD models? Also, was this option the same wheel/tire combo on all four corners?
I've asked on this site before if these same 19" 5-spoke would fit without issue on by AWD and have been told they would. Is the big "to do" to make sure that you have the same wheel/tire combo at all 4 corners?
Lastly, I did notice that the 19" are 8" wide, but the 18" are 7.5"....I assume still no problem with going with the slightly wider wheel?
Also, for this year (2011) there was an optional 5-spoke 19" wheel with 245/45 offered on the 2wd models. Does anyone know why these weren't an option for the AWD models? Also, was this option the same wheel/tire combo on all four corners?
I've asked on this site before if these same 19" 5-spoke would fit without issue on by AWD and have been told they would. Is the big "to do" to make sure that you have the same wheel/tire combo at all 4 corners?
Lastly, I did notice that the 19" are 8" wide, but the 18" are 7.5"....I assume still no problem with going with the slightly wider wheel?
02-06-14, 07:55 PM
#21
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It's AWD with a torsen center limited slip differential. The hybrid system power all four wheels according to the dash display when it's running on battery. When the engine kicks in, it powers both front and rear wheels and occasionally work with the electric motor for extra power - else it wud be charging the battery.
02-06-14, 08:26 PM
#22
I'm picking up a 2011 LS460 AWD on Saturday. Currently, is has the stock wheels. Which are the 10-spoke, 18" with 235/50 tires. I assume that the wheel/tire combo is the same on all four corners. Is this the case?
Also, for this year (2011) there was an optional 5-spoke 19" wheel with 245/45 offered on the 2wd models. Does anyone know why these weren't an option for the AWD models? Also, was this option the same wheel/tire combo on all four corners?
I've asked on this site before if these same 19" 5-spoke would fit without issue on by AWD and have been told they would. Is the big "to do" to make sure that you have the same wheel/tire combo at all 4 corners?
Lastly, I did notice that the 19" are 8" wide, but the 18" are 7.5"....I assume still no problem with going with the slightly wider wheel?
Also, for this year (2011) there was an optional 5-spoke 19" wheel with 245/45 offered on the 2wd models. Does anyone know why these weren't an option for the AWD models? Also, was this option the same wheel/tire combo on all four corners?
I've asked on this site before if these same 19" 5-spoke would fit without issue on by AWD and have been told they would. Is the big "to do" to make sure that you have the same wheel/tire combo at all 4 corners?
Lastly, I did notice that the 19" are 8" wide, but the 18" are 7.5"....I assume still no problem with going with the slightly wider wheel?
02-07-14, 12:46 PM
#27
Yes the tire combo are the same for all four corners. My Dad's LS600hl has the 5 spoke 19" x 8 and they're the exact size all around runinng 245/45/19. He traded in the OEM 19' that came with the 600 for the 5 spoke ones. Here's a picture of what it looks like. If you get them, they're direct bolt ons as long as they're all running 245/45 tires all around.
02-21-14, 05:30 PM
#28
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Here are updates with the wheels installed and data system lowering.
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THE WHEELS!
I wanna slap myself - I bought the vossens after a local guy for a real steal.
Problem is the offset is not enough +15 rear +25 front.... SO IF YOU ARE BUYING WHEELS GO for A 30+ offset.
My fronts are okay, but th +15mm rear make the tires stick out the wheel well by a tiny bit. - Right now my car RUBS a lot.
I will probably get the fenders rolled or shaved and see what happens..... I cant carry any passengers in the back unless im on
stock height.
The tire set up is - 355/25/22 front and 305/25/22 rear. I used to run 265/30/22 front and 295/30/22 rear but i didn't like the look so i switched.
Got new tires 255/30/22 Fronts 305/25/22 Rears
MONSTER TRUCK STANCE hehe
Tires on. At stock height
Data System setting: 2 front 1 rear
Data System setting: 3F 2R
FINAL PRODUCT!
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THE WHEELS!
I wanna slap myself - I bought the vossens after a local guy for a real steal.
Problem is the offset is not enough +15 rear +25 front.... SO IF YOU ARE BUYING WHEELS GO for A 30+ offset.
My fronts are okay, but th +15mm rear make the tires stick out the wheel well by a tiny bit. - Right now my car RUBS a lot.
I will probably get the fenders rolled or shaved and see what happens..... I cant carry any passengers in the back unless im on
stock height.
The tire set up is - 355/25/22 front and 305/25/22 rear. I used to run 265/30/22 front and 295/30/22 rear but i didn't like the look so i switched.
Got new tires 255/30/22 Fronts 305/25/22 Rears
MONSTER TRUCK STANCE hehe
Tires on. At stock height
Data System setting: 2 front 1 rear
Data System setting: 3F 2R
FINAL PRODUCT!
Last edited by JoniNguyen; 02-21-14 at 05:55 PM.
02-21-14, 06:34 PM
#29
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Awesome man..this install is ridiculously easy. I can swap mine in about 20 min or less these days. And that extra harness ties into the back of your NAV unit so it can detect speed. It's not required but I believe it allows you to set the controller based on speed or something like that. Never installed it and my car is fine over a year later. Congrats...I ride level 4 all around..no fender gap but still rides decent even on my 22s
02-21-14, 06:53 PM
#30
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Awesome man..this install is ridiculously easy. I can swap mine in about 20 min or less these days. And that extra harness ties into the back of your NAV unit so it can detect speed. It's not required but I believe it allows you to set the controller based on speed or something like that. Never installed it and my car is fine over a year later. Congrats...I ride level 4 all around..no fender gap but still rides decent even on my 22s