D.C.GS430

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I'm about to buy a set of 18x8 rims for my 2001 Lexus GS430 can anybody tell me what size tires I should go with because I dont know thanks

AZDesertGS

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Depends if you want the same diameter as stock....this way your speedo isnt off. If you had the 17's....then a 235/40/18 will be the best bet. Don't know the diameter of the 16's but I do know they are a bit bigger diameter.

D.C.GS430

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I have the 16'' stock and I do want the same diameter as stock and I dont want to interfere with the speedo. So would it be best to get a certain size for the front and a different for size for the rear because I want it to look good and ride just as good. So what size should I get thanks

AZDesertGS

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What size tires do your 16's have right now???

D.C.GS430

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I have 225/55/16 on my stocks rims which came with my car when I got it

AZDesertGS

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245/40/18 is the size to go with........ lots of choices at that size.

D.C.GS430

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So will I be able to go with that size all the way around or will I have go wider on the rears to match the fronts Because I'm looking for that right look & good ride also thanks you have been a really big help

AZDesertGS

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You should go all the way around with them since all your wheels are 8" wide. This way you can rotate. If you want the staggered look....you would want a 18x9.5 or 10 for the rear. Then you could put 275/35/18 for the back.

GS3Tek

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Since you have 18x8 all around, you might as well go same size tires (245/40 as mentioned) all around anyways b/c they're not staggered wheels. Not only that, you can also rotate your wheels also
I have 18x8.5 on mine and 245 is minimum for my wheels.

Edit: AZ just posted so there's some overlap.
I also just re-read your posts and luckily you haven't bought the wheels yet. For 18's go with at least 8.5.
The 18x8 smaller and is more for the IS.

D.C.GS430

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Thanks guys Man this is why I love CL when in need of good advice you can all ways rely on the guy and gals of CL Just one last ? for you all whats the best brand of tires in that size to get ? I am looking for Ultra High Performance All - Season, High Performance All - Season or any good suggestions most of the time they would only be on the car during the summer but I do alot of travelling and I want to be on the safe side. Please share more of your knowledge with me because I dont know any of this stuff Thanks Again

D.C.GS430

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One more thing would it be best to get 18x8 for the fronts and 18x9 for my rears is that better than getting 18x8 all the way around because the that has the rims that I want only have these sizes SIZES
18x8
18x9
18x10
All bolt patterns All offsets Hub centric Stud centric Uses factory lugnuts
So tell me what should I do to make it look really good

D.C.GS430

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I really need sombody to answer my post before I place my order please thanks in advance

AZDesertGS

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Its all up to you if you want the same size wheels all around or staggered. If it were me....I would get 18x9 with 245/40 for the front and 18x10 for the rear with 275/35. Just make sure you get the correct offsets which you can view romini write up regarding this.

Just remember....benefits to same size all around are rotation and cheaper to replace.....

Benefits to staggered is looks and traction for the rear.

D.C.GS430

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AZ thanks a million good looking out

AZDesertGS

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What are the offsets that they offer with the 18x9 and 18x10?????