GSspeed

can you put 18x9.5" in the front of a GS, i know it will fit fine on teh back, but will there be problems in the front?????
thanks

please reply ASAP i have some rims i could get but am not sure about fitment!!!!
thanks

Neo

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If you are talking about straight bolt on, then no. Even if you do some work to the fender, I am not sure if there is enough room on the inside.

Even in the rear, it will depend on the offset although it is a safer bet on the rear.

GSspeed

well i would like it to be straight bolt on
okay the off set is 45 they are teh selina rims from Ltuned

Neo

iTrader: (3)

Well, I know the rear works.

I never tried to put the rear on the front when I had them. I would definitely be hesitant to try.

GSspeed

crap, you had these rims, gezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
great do you still have them

do you know where i could get 8.5's up front only a pair
because they only have 9.5's for sale

Neo

iTrader: (3)

Nope I sold them last year. These are discontinnued so I only know of current owners with them. I have one curbed up one that I am using as my spare since these clear StopTechs, although I don't think that bit of info helps you. These were not really stocked items either so I doubt there is any sitting on some shop's shelves. You never know though.

BTW - The fronts were 18x8 not 8.5, in case that matters to you.

Good luck.

GSspeed

thanks for the help, well i could have 18's in teh back and my stock 16's in the front that are 7 wide and be 9.5 wide in the back , hahahahahaha

darn, i missed the chance of getting these rims,

why did u get rid of them, were they good rims or ???

rominl

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coz' he got something even better, that's why he sold the ltuned

9.5 +45, the outside is right flush, and you probably rub a bit when hitting bumps or dips. the inside though, i am really afraid that it's going to hit the suspension

Neo

iTrader: (3)

Yup, I was afraid of the inside too.

As for me, like rominl said, I'm on 20s now. Nothing wrong with the Salinas. They were good strong wheels.

GSspeed

alright, thanks for all the info, but one question, if they have conserns why did ltuned make it like that expecially for teh gs when they know there could be problems, ohh well, i have to keep looking for rims that suit me, iguess, thanks for the help again, guys

Neo

iTrader: (3)

What problems? They built a staggered setup. These were meant to go in the rear, which fits fine. I don't think they ever intended for these to be in the front.

GSspeed

[QUOTE=rominl]coz' he got something even better, that's why he sold the ltuned

9.5 +45, the outside is right flush, and you probably rub a bit when hitting bumps or dips. the inside though, i am really afraid that it's going to hit the suspension[/QUOTE]

i was refering to what rominl said as far as suspension issues, i know they had smaller ones in the front.

Neo

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[QUOTE=GSspeed]This has more to do with the space limitation of the wheel well area . The suspension is where they need to be and the front well was not meant to hold a wheel that wide. I don't think TRD (L-Tuned) could do much about it and got safe sizes for the car (8 front and 9.5 rear).

rominl

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[QUOTE=Neo]yup, i don't think they ever thought about having 9.5 in the front i guess. 9 is already scretching it, and if you jack up the car and take a look, you see a bolt right above and inside (a bit) from the top of the tire. if you get too wide of a wheel, you might hit that

Neo

iTrader: (3)

As an update, if you are willing to experiment a little with tires and roll the fenders a little, the 9.5 will work. Here is a discussion with confirmations from SoCalSC4.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=153444

I realize they are talking about 20s but it will translate to 18s. rominl and I were worried about the spacing on the inside but apparently it is just enough.