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Old May 27, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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Just wondering if someone could chime on fitment for a 2nd Gen GS300.

19x9 +35 w/ 235/35/19

19x10 +38 w/ 265/30/19

Can i get away with fitting these WITHOUT ANY fender rolling or shaving? I was doing some searching and I believe i could get away with the rears, but the fronts im not 100% sure. Some advice please.

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Originally Posted by GS3.0
Just wondering if someone could chime on fitment for a 2nd Gen GS300.

19x9 +35 w/ 235/35/19

19x10 +38 w/ 265/30/19

Can i get away with fitting these without and fender rolling or shaving? I was doing some searching and I believe i could get away with the rears, but the fronts im not 100% sure. Some advice please.
That will fit with no problem...With those offsets and tire size you will have room to add spacers..
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Old May 28, 2007 | 10:23 AM
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Thx Johnee!

Anyone else concur?

Oh btw, the tires are Hankook Ventus K104 if that helps.
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Old May 28, 2007 | 10:26 AM
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Ventus are great "bang for the buck" tires IMO.
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Old May 28, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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reference this article. should help ya out.
http://lgwnorcal.net/articles/index.html#null
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Old May 28, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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Those will fit easily.
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Old May 28, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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reference this article. should help ya out.
http://lgwnorcal.net/articles/index.html#null
Thanks for the link to the wheel size/offset chart, its really a good reference! However, based on my wheel size and offsets, the chart says that my fitment is "professional"? I don't want to do any fender rolling or shaving. The tire size should help with fitment, but i think i need more feedback.

Thanks guys!
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Old May 28, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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I can say this, those offsets will fit just fine.

I had 19x10+35 w/ 275/30 tires(toyo) All was fine.


The front is fine. I've gone from19x9(+40,+35,+30 and now +19)

+19 I would say is professional. Going lower than +35 and you will have to roll.

Contact either Got parts? or Rdubz. Those guys roll on some nice offsets.
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Originally Posted by GS3.0
Thanks for the link to the wheel size/offset chart, its really a good reference! However, based on my wheel size and offsets, the chart says that my fitment is "professional"? I don't want to do any fender rolling or shaving. The tire size should help with fitment, but i think i need more feedback.

Thanks guys!

+35 or less is professional.

You posted you were at +38, so that's "less" agressive. You should be good.

In general you , but your results may vary, with 5 people in the car and a trunk full of luggage and a low drop, you may stand a chance to rub.

The problem I see with most comments are that people base their possibility to rub on their personal use of the car. Getting advice from someone who drives primarily by themself, or without rear passengers or heavy stereo gear in the trunk, or a modest drop, etc. may get you a different answer than what others have experienced.

The recommendations on the chart on the LGW site, are based on the more challenging conditions of more weight in the car and a moderate drop.

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I have some 19 x 8.5 35 mm offset / 245/35/19 tires(front) and some 19 x 9.5 35 mm offset 275/30/19 (rear). I am on the fence as to if this could be a problem. Right now the car is stock ride height, but I may be inclined to put the smallest drop possible. Do you guys think this will give me grief?

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Originally Posted by IGGYWOOWOO
I have some 19 x 8.5 35 mm offset / 245/35/19 tires(front) and some 19 x 9.5 35 mm offset 275/30/19 (rear). I am on the fence as to if this could be a problem. Right now the car is stock ride height, but I may be inclined to put the smallest drop possible. Do you guys think this will give me grief?

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Take a look at this guide:
http://lgwnorcal.net/articles/index.html#null

On a 9.5, +38 is conservative, so +35 is slightly more. Also on a 9.5 a 265 tire is a better fit. This will give you tons of clearance.
You are far from being even close to flush with the fender.

Originally Posted by IGGYWOOWOO
Right now the car is stock ride height, but I may be inclined to put the smallest drop possible. Do you guys think this will give me grief?
The guide is already set up to allow enough clearance even when dropped to zero gap. You shouldn't come close to rubbing, no matter what the drop.

Those members who do inner fender trimming can fit tires/wheels as wide as 305 and 11 inch wide wheels with ZERO rub at any ride height. Your set up is quite conservative compared to that.
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Originally Posted by GS3.0
Thanks for the link to the wheel size/offset chart, its really a good reference! However, based on my wheel size and offsets, the chart says that my fitment is "professional"? I don't want to do any fender rolling or shaving. The tire size should help with fitment, but i think i need more feedback.

Thanks guys!
You have to dismiss that chart..It can be misleading and that fact has been proven over and over again by many members..By running a slightly smaller tire gives lots of room for clearance, you'll be fine..
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well i run a 20x9 +35 with a 245/30/20 tire conti sport 3 with no rub up front and have less then 1 finger gap up there out back is

20x11 +52 with a 305/25/20 with no rub either but of course had to trim alittle off rear liner and have almost zero gap there
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So the question is should I go with a 275/30/19 (25.5" tall) or should I go with a 265/30/19 (23.3" tall)?
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