Hi everyone. I’ve been a member since buying a new 2018 GS 350 last summer. I really enjoy the Club Lexus community of owners and I've already learned several useful tips over the past several months.

Before I get to my question, just want to say that I’ve spent several hours trying to find the answer. Although I’ve found a lot of information, I haven’t found a definitive answer. I’ve tried multiple ways of searching this forum, another forum on Reddit, in addition to contacting the service dept at three different Lexus dealerships—still don’t have a clear answer.

I have a 2018 GS 350 F-Sport RWD, which has the staggered wheel fitment. I’m considering replacing my F-Sport wheels with a set of four (probably OEM) wheels that are all the same size. Simply put, I want all of my wheels to be the same size (so I can rotate for longer tire life) but I don’t want this to compromise a factory appearance. So, here’s my question with two parts:

• Could I purchase two individual F-Sport wheels to make a same-size set of my current wheels? If so, would I need to purchase two of the front wheels or two rears? Would there be any impact to the way it looks, like sticking too far out or in from the fender?

• If making a “same size set” with my current wheels won’t work, is there anything I need to know before purchasing?

Thanks in advance!

 

So far I know that you have to purchase two front ones in order to make it non staggered.
So all 4 would be either 235 or 245
You can do two rear but wouldn't recommended as the tire probably would be over the fender and you would experience rubbing

 

Replace 2 rear wheels with 2 front wheels. So all 4 will be 19x8 F-sport wheels.

Your rear wheels on this setup should maintain the same appearance to the naked eye with the caveat that they will just not be as wide.

 

Concur. 19x8 is likely not to be an issue as this is on the awd cars. I would make sure the lugs are the right length. When I switched over to the forged f-sport wheels there is a awd set & rwd set to accommodate square setups versus rwd setups.

 

Stock rears are 19x9 i believe and I run GSF rims which are 19x9 and 19x10 and I don't rub so unless the offsets on the rears are weird and they don't clear the caliper you should be good either way. Safe would be to get 19x8 if you want more traction 19x9. I could check and put on the rear stocks just sitting in the garage on the front for you but I won't be able to do it till at least another week

 

Being able to rotate tires and extend the tire life is appearing, but in your case it comes with a large upfront cost.
The staggered setup may have some advantages, although most people wouldn't be able to use the extra performance in daily driving.
With staggered tires you can still rotate them, but only left <-> right on the same axle.
I think it may take several years until the cost of new rims/tires are offset by tire saving of a square setup.

 

Still new to this platform so forgive me but do we not have listings of the offsets of the various factory wheels for this car?

 

All GS OEM wheel offerings have had the same diameters/widths/offsets from 2013-2019 (only the design/styles have changed when the car was refreshed in 2016). Here are the details: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...l-options.html

 

I'd love to see if the RWD from the rear 19s fit upfront.

 

I'll report back in a week then. someone better buy my stock wheels with 98% tire left on them if they work out lol

 

If rear offset is really +60 I am unsure if they will clear the caliper in the front. Will be an interesting experiment for sure!

 

The rears will not clear the front caliper on my 18 F Sport RWD. I already tried that. I was preparing to purchase 2 rears if they did so I could rotate. Wasn't crazy about getting 2 narrow fronts for the rear as people have stated on here that fronts will work on the rear.

 

wondering if 19x9 rears will work on non f sport since we have smaller brakes and it should clear our calipers.