Notices
GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460

3GS wheel thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 9, 2010 | 03:58 PM
  #361  
mr3gs300's Avatar
mr3gs300
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 877
Likes: 1
From: empire state
Default

ok quick question,the guys with the staggered set up, do you have rwd or awd cars, I have an awd and am looking into getting some 20's, and would like to do the staggered look but am worried about the damage it can do to my transmission since they wont be the same exact size and help would be most appreciated
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2010 | 04:38 PM
  #362  
lkapimp216's Avatar
lkapimp216
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,159
Likes: 3
From: md
Default

Originally Posted by mr3gs300
ok quick question,the guys with the staggered set up, do you have rwd or awd cars, I have an awd and am looking into getting some 20's, and would like to do the staggered look but am worried about the damage it can do to my transmission since they wont be the same exact size and help would be most appreciated

I am staggered on a rwd, however I have seen quite a few guys stagger fit the AWD I don t think the width matters as much as making sure the overall diameter of the rim and tire selection are the same. the 245/30-20 and 285/25-20 are almost the exact same overall diameter.
Reply
Old Nov 9, 2010 | 04:44 PM
  #363  
lkapimp216's Avatar
lkapimp216
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,159
Likes: 3
From: md
Default

Originally Posted by Johnnyk1
Anyone running 20x10 up front and 20x11 in the rear? I was thinking 20x10 +36 on a 245/35 and 20x11 +32 on a 245/35. I have an awd so that's why the tire size r the same. Pretty sure i going to need a fender roll, maybe even a pull with a lil camber.
Those specs are aggressive as hell, there are no camber arms for our cars some have used IS camber arms. There is no need to run such a wide width rim, my wheels overall diameter are super close to the same front and rear within like 1%
Reply
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 08:49 AM
  #364  
rominl's Avatar
rominl
exclusive matchup
20 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 81,765
Likes: 347
From: Lovely OC
Default

as mentioned in a lot of places already, staggered on awd is ok, as long as you are careful on tire selection. for example if you do 245/30 and 285/25, you will be fine. if you do 245/30 and 285/30, you are asking for trouble
Reply
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 08:59 AM
  #365  
jea's Avatar
jea
Rookie
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
From: Perth, Australia
Default

Originally Posted by rominl
as mentioned in a lot of places already, staggered on awd is ok, as long as you are careful on tire selection. for example if you do 245/30 and 285/25, you will be fine. if you do 245/30 and 285/30, you are asking for trouble
How do we calculate what size of tire should use for rwd? Is there any website that can learn from or has a calculator for the tire measurement?

Last edited by jea; Nov 10, 2010 at 09:04 AM.
Reply
Old Nov 10, 2010 | 10:15 AM
  #366  
lkapimp216's Avatar
lkapimp216
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,159
Likes: 3
From: md
Default

Originally Posted by jea
How do we calculate what size of tire should use for rwd? Is there any website that can learn from or has a calculator for the tire measurement?
Google tire calculator and see what comes up I have found several websites that will give you comprable tire sizing options
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2010 | 11:11 AM
  #367  
MORE4MY 4's Avatar
MORE4MY 4
Pole Position
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 253
Likes: 1
From: Brooklyn
Default

The guys from Vossen were in New York about a month ago and did a photo shoot of my car. Check it out.

I have the VVS-083 in 20x9 and 20x10.5. Finish is the silver machined with stainless lip.

Vossen has the best quality and customer service hands down!!

See the 13 more here: GS 350 Gallery ---VVS-083







See the FULL photo shoot here: GS 350 Gallery ---VVS-083
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2010 | 12:28 PM
  #368  
msgs350's Avatar
msgs350
Pole Position
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,580
Likes: 246
From: WA
Default tire calculator

Originally Posted by lkapimp216
Google tire calculator and see what comes up I have found several websites that will give you comprable tire sizing options
This has worked great for me when I'm comparing:

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2010 | 02:50 PM
  #369  
Ice350's Avatar
Ice350
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 11,349
Likes: 7
From: Florida
Default

I am so happy to live in a place where the front license plate is not needed.
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2010 | 03:10 PM
  #370  
lkapimp216's Avatar
lkapimp216
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,159
Likes: 3
From: md
Default

Originally Posted by Ice350
I am so happy to live in a place where the front license plate is not needed.
I like my front license plate lol!
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2010 | 03:56 PM
  #371  
mr3gs300's Avatar
mr3gs300
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 877
Likes: 1
From: empire state
Default

thanx for the info guys those were the measurements I had just was a lil concern because they werent the exact same size as stock, the front specs is 5.6mm off and the rear is 19.3 mm off circumference wise, and with trannies was just a lil scared on messing it up
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2010 | 07:06 PM
  #372  
Johnnyk1's Avatar
Johnnyk1
Rookie
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
From: TN
Default

Originally Posted by lkapimp216
Those specs are aggressive as hell, there are no camber arms for our cars some have used IS camber arms. There is no need to run such a wide width rim, my wheels overall diameter are super close to the same front and rear within like 1%
actually the specs are the same almost the same as a 20x9.5 +30 and 20x10.5 +26.

What r the offset of your wheels?
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2010 | 02:53 AM
  #373  
lkapimp216's Avatar
lkapimp216
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,159
Likes: 3
From: md
Default

9 +22 & 10.5 +34
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2010 | 10:41 AM
  #374  
naloboy's Avatar
naloboy
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: CA
Default

Here's my setup
Rays Progressive DE
20 x 8.5 20 x 10.5
Toyo T1-R 245/35/20 275/30/20
Lowered on Espelir Springs
Attached Thumbnails 3GS wheel thread-image001.jpg  
Reply
Old Nov 17, 2010 | 11:09 AM
  #375  
username32's Avatar
username32
Pole Position
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 346
Likes: 2
From: CA
Default

I looked through this whole thread and many of you guys forgot to put in the offsets which is crucial on fitment. I was trying to figure out whats the most aggressive wheel size/offset i can run without trimming or rolling fenders w/a 1.8" drop.

Id like to run 20x9 w/245 35 20 front and 20x10.5 275 30 20 rear, my thoughts were +31 front and +43 rear with that size, but i don't know if i can push the envelope further....
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:16 PM.