chrisleX

hi guys, i have a question - which one is the best setup using the following 19" wheels with 5x114.3 bolt pattern without using any spacer : also, car is lowered 1-1.5"

19" x 8" - 38HSS
19" X 8" - 42HSS
19" X 9" - 35HSS

either 19x8 front and 19x9 rear OR 19x8 38hss front and 19x8 42hss rear.

Also, which size would be the best for the tires wrapping the above mentioned wheels ???

thx a lot .

chrisleX

Maybe Romini could help ??...thx.

rominl

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haha you really expected me the chime in huh if i really have to choose from the batch, i would do 19x8 38 front and 19x9 42 rear. keep in mind they are both very conservative though, considering that i had 19x8.5 +38 and 19x9.5 +38 (and my 20s are even more aggressive). with the 19x8 +38 and 19x9 +42, the wheels will sit like a 19x8.5 +44 and 19x9 +48. so the front will be 6mm more inward than my old front and the rear would be a full 10mm more inward. just too conservative imho

chrisleX

thx for reply, i like 20" but do you think a 245/35/19 would be softer/less rigid than a 245/35/20 ???

Neo

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That's a tough call since rubber sidewall is the same. I'd be interested if anyone knows this conclusively. If you want softer, why not go with the "fat" setup for your 19s and run 245/40/19 (unless you really don't want more sidewall).

rominl

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well, both are 245/35 so the ride is going to be the same. i had the setup in 19s and now 20s and they are about the same. if anything it's the perelli being softer that makes the ride better

chrisleX

[you want softer, why not go with the "fat" setup for your 19s and run 245/40/19 (unless you really don't want more sidewall). [/B][/QUOTE]

ok, that's the deal - my 100 % stock gs400 is coming home from out of state by friday, and i'd like to start some mods right away - i want 19", so is it for sure that 245 / 40 / 19 will fit a 2000 gs400 without rubbing ? and what's the best wheel to fit this tire 19 x 9 or 19 x 8 ? ( considering a 1-1.5" spring drop) thx a lot guys !

Neo

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Here is a good discussion to read on the "fat" setup"

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=102292

rominl

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ok, that's the deal - my 100 % stock gs400 is coming home from out of state by friday, and i'd like to start some mods right away - i want 19", so is it for sure that 245 / 40 / 19 will fit a 2000 gs400 without rubbing ? and what's the best wheel to fit this tire 19 x 9 or 19 x 8 ? ( considering a 1-1.5" spring drop) thx a lot guys ! [/B][/QUOTE]

rub or not it's about the offset. but with the fat setup you do get more chances of rubbing. doesn't mean you will rub for sure though i have to stress

chrisleX

ok, i'll go 19 x 8 all 4, + 38 front, + 42 rear ! it is conservative, but it's ok for me ! now, the last question - will 245 / 40/ 19 fit on all 4 ? or only 235 ?
thx a lot guys !

rominl

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wait wait, time out, you going with 19x8 all 4 corners, but you get 38 in the front and 42 in the rear? why would you want your rear would be more inset than your front?! that's counter-staggered setup?

Neo

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Also, if you are going to get different offsets, might as well go staggered (get the 19x9 since you only list x8 and x9). One of the main disadvantages of going staggered is that you cannot rotate your tires. On the other hand, the advantage of same sizes all around is to be able to rotate. BUT, it has to be the SAME size, offset and all.

chrisleX

yes, you're right ! either i have to go 19 x ... and same offset ( in order to rotate) or 19 x 8 front, 19 x 9 rear.
again, these are my limited choices

19" x 8" - 38HSS
19" X 8" - 42HSS
19" X 9" - 35HSS

1. as per rominl, 19 x 9 +35 rear and 19 x 8 +38 front - with 245 / 40 / 19

2. or 19 x 9 + 35 all 4 with 245 / 40 / 19

is it correct now ? i'd like 19 x 9 all4 if 19 x 9 can fit in the front w/o rubbing !

thx again.

ATSOU

19x9 +35 all around is ok.........with 235-35-19 or 245-35-19

rominl

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umm..... i don't think 19x9 +35 is ok for the front though. tturbopimp has 9 in the front +38 and it's the same "flush" as my 8.5 +32. it's very aggressive already. giving it another 3mm i think it might rub.

if i have to choose, i would go with 8 +38 front with 235/35/19 and 9 +35 with 265/30/19