MikeGS4PE

Hello guys, I am going to be ordering some 19x9 with either a +42 or +45 offset to compliment the 19x10 +45 wheels I currently have...haha. Well, I pretty much need to know where I stand with this...there is another thread open, but I need some more opinions, etc...I really really don't want to go with an 8" wide wheel! I just want the car to look "right" you know, etc etc...I plan on running 245/275 nitto tires...Argh, I wish Blitz made some half sizes!!!!

MikeGS4PE

coilovers are going in tomorrow...I am sure that affects everything!!! I understand the wheels will be close to the suspension, but from what Blitz said it only affects the amount you can turn...

SoCalSC4

Mike,

On the front of the GS, coilovers will not affect wheel clearance: the coilover assembly sits behind the suspension upright.

The Lexus 'purists' would have you run as high an offset as possible. With a 9" wide wheel, however, anything higher than about +40 will likely rub the suspension upright (+42 might work, but I've never done it).

I would say, if you have the choice, go for +38 to +40 on a 9". If all you can get is +42, you might need to run a 3mm spacer to clear the upright. I think you're asking for trouble with the +45

GS4Will

nice wording.....that is what most jdm fittment says too on 9"s..

MikeGS4PE

So when can I start crying? Argh, this really really sucks! Will the +42 stick out past the fender? I just want to wheel to look right on the car, but this is not sounding to positive! Argh, why would they say this is the ideal set-up as far as their GS' go??? LOL, looks like before I waste more money on the fronts, I am going to try and sell the rears and start with a new wheel slate! This is really really aggrivating.

Thanks guys for the help!!!

SoCalSC4

No, no, +42 is further inboard than a +37. Higher offset = closer to suspension, lower offset = closer to fender

I looked at my bro's car again, and confirmed that 19x9 +42 (with a 245/35-19 tire) will just barely clear the suspension upright.
I don't feel very good about the +45 clearing the suspension, however.

The bottom line: 19x9 +37 through +42 will not stick out or foul the suspension components.

MikeGS4PE

SoCalSC4 - Thanks bro! You don't understand how much of a help you have been! Well, you probably do, but anyway... +42 sounds good to me and like Blitz said, I can run a brake upgrade with that offset so I am happy!!! Ideally, I always wanted to run the +42, so not being able to use the +45 doesn't really matter. The only thing I was really worried about is the wheels sticking out past the fender with the +42. THANKS A TON!

~Mike

MikeGS4PE

SoCalSC4 - Is your brother's user name GS4AC? If so, that is a pretty sweet looking GS!

SoCalSC4

Mike, thanks for the kind words! My brother is Link 13, but his car is clean, too!

MikeGS4PE

SoCalSC4 - No problem bro! And as far as your brother's car goes, that is one pretty sweet/clean GS! No bling bling...just clean...my taste! Thanks again!!!!