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Old 07-18-07, 07:57 PM
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hey guys i have a set of 18x8/9 work wheels on the way with +0 offset. am i gonna have a problem mounting these on my 90 ls400?


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I would think so, very highly, you will need to cut your fenders or maybe modify to fit them. But if you did, you will have a very VIP look.
Then again...I don't know what look you are after.
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thanks, the wheels will be here in a couple days and ill post pics
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Originally Posted by Dutch
+0 offset. am i gonna have a problem mounting these on my 90 ls400?
No, they'll go on there... they'll just stick out a bit.

The wheels are so narrow, you can forget about stretching tires.

At stock height my guess is that they'll stick out 20mm past the fenders.
If you slam the car and adjust the camber as negative as possible, you
might be able to drive with them.

I think it will be a challenging fit.
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got the wheels and test fit pics, i will try to have tires on tonight...







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