LexPegged

I have a chance to buy 18" SC 430 rims (no tires) at a very good price. SC and ES are both 5 bolt at 114.3mm offset. I'm worried if they would fit though. Didn't SC ship with run flat tires? Not sure this matters, but how about the width? Are these compatible? My ES's tires are worn plus thus far I don't have dedicated winter wheels (I have winter tires). This could be ideal as I could use my ES wheel for my winters and the SC I'd use in the summer with a new set of tires. Anyone know if there would be any potential issues? Thanks.

Clutchless

Probably they would fit but more information is needed. You need to advise the year of the SC 430 to determine the width etc. It seems some of them have wider rear wheels. However, comparing wheel specs for both vehicles at http://oewheels.ecomm-search.com/nav/Year-2010--Make-Lexus--Model-SC--Type-Wheel

It appears bore size on both is typical Toyota-Lexus 60.1 and the bolt pattern is 114.3. However the offset on the ES is 45 while on the SC it may be 35, but this should not make any difference. It will just push the wheel out a bit toward the fender and look a bit more aggressive. A good thing in my opinion.

The run flat tires is a non issue regarding wheel fitment.

Look at this http://autotk.com/wheels/lexus/sc-430/

LexPegged

Thanks for your help. The owner told me these are 9" wide. I'm waiting to find out what year and if the rears are wider.

LexPegged

This is what they look like. I'm still waiting for further answers.

Clutchless

Those look like two different wheels. In fact, the thing on the right hardly looks like a wheel.

From the link below, the 5 spoke appears to be from an 02-09 SC 430 and is 18x8. It is about halfway down the page. H 74160

This should help. http://www.wheelcollision.com/store/...C400-SC430.htm

The width will be written on the inside of the wheel.

LexPegged

Those things on the right are the centres. They attach to the wheels on the left. I know. It's bizarre. I want to see them up close. I'm going after work today.

Clutchless

How much are they asking for the wheels?

LexPegged

$250 CDN (about $195 US). I had a look at them. They're in good shape, but I also noticed that you can't put much wider wheels/tires on an ES. There is only about an inch left between the tire and the suspension components. I'm not sure what to do. I don't think I'll get them, they would not be an upgrade over my stock wheels, plus I'd sacrifice ride by getting lower profile tires. I'll keep looking. Lexus wheels are rarity in our town.

Clutchless

Camry or Avalon wheels would fit perfectly.