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Old 08-27-03, 10:18 PM
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Default Dropping the new '03 - any rubs?

Just bought an 03' LS and am dropping it next week. Anybody experienced tire rubbing with these mods?:

-Eibach Prokit (1.4")
-Axis Super Mesh wheels 19x8.5 front, 19x9.5 rear
-Tires: 245/40-19 front 275/35-19 rear

Any comments would be great. Thanks
Old 08-28-03, 04:26 PM
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What offsets?

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Old 08-29-03, 12:42 AM
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Your offets will really determine if it rubs or not.

Also, make sure the Axis wheels clears the huge front brakes...

On a sidenote, putting Axis wheels on your new '03 LS430 is like putting on some cheap *** shoes that were on sale at Shoe Warehouse with your new Armani suit. Just FYI...I wouldn't put Axis wheels on a Honda Civic.
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The offset is +35/+45

Thanks again for the positive comments & fitment help.
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I personally would put 20" wheels on a LS. 20x8.5 & 20x10 w/ 245-35-20 & 285-30-20. I think that size would fit nicely in the wheel well thats my opinion.
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I agree with Al, 20's would look better on the LS430 since it is a very large car...18" will look rather small IMO...

+35 and +45 should work but again, you have to check the brake clearance on the front. Offset alone will not determine whether or not it will clear the front brakes on the LS430.
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honestly i don't think mesh wheels would nice on a ls430. u should try the photoshop forum and c if one of the guys there can put those wheels on u'r car b4 u get them and don't like them on the car. also i would go 20's also cus the ls430 is so big. 18 and 19's will look small imo. but its up 2 u. i fugure give my opinion and my advice 2 c then on the car b4 u get them... good luck...
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