another staggered wheel question
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another staggered wheel question
Sorry, I know these questions come up all the time...
I just swapped my 2013 GS 350 F Sport for a 2013 GS 350 AWD Luxury. Went from 90k miles on old car to 30k on new.
that being said, I need new wheels asap. Going with XO Caracas 19x8.5 (wheel) 245/40/19 (tire) in front;
19x9.5 rear (wheel) 275/35/19 (tire) rear
it is a .4% difference in tire size. Anyone see an issue? Anyone have a similar set up? Last thing I need are issues because I put about 23k per year in mileage. thanks!
I just swapped my 2013 GS 350 F Sport for a 2013 GS 350 AWD Luxury. Went from 90k miles on old car to 30k on new.
that being said, I need new wheels asap. Going with XO Caracas 19x8.5 (wheel) 245/40/19 (tire) in front;
19x9.5 rear (wheel) 275/35/19 (tire) rear
it is a .4% difference in tire size. Anyone see an issue? Anyone have a similar set up? Last thing I need are issues because I put about 23k per year in mileage. thanks!
Last edited by Nikkels; 06-02-16 at 12:28 PM. Reason: *** .4% difference in size
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he's actually worked there for like 25 years, but I'll ask again
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When I had my AWD IS350, I spoke to my personal mechanic, he said that differences in sizes/overall rolling diameter can occur even with one tire being worn down more than another which will cause small percentages of differences. He said the differential is there for a reason and typically most AWD cars are built to withstand some level of differentiation.
I then spoke to Lexus Corporate about changing out the non-staggered 17x8 wheels for the RWD IS350 18x8 and 18X8.5 staggered wheel/tire setup. They said they do not recommend this as the AWD car was not "tested" for long-term use with this set up. They didn't say it would void my CPO warranty but I didn't ask either...
I was planning to run 225/40/18 all around with a slight tire stretch in the rear to avoid the "stagger" but the seller rejected my offer on eBay for the wheels...eventually got a GS instead
I guess the bottom line is that so many people on the forums have run AWD staggered set ups with no issues it becomes more of a personal choice...but if something goes wrong, you would never be able to use the "everyone else does it" excuse when trying to get something fixed under the dealer warranty...
I then spoke to Lexus Corporate about changing out the non-staggered 17x8 wheels for the RWD IS350 18x8 and 18X8.5 staggered wheel/tire setup. They said they do not recommend this as the AWD car was not "tested" for long-term use with this set up. They didn't say it would void my CPO warranty but I didn't ask either...
I was planning to run 225/40/18 all around with a slight tire stretch in the rear to avoid the "stagger" but the seller rejected my offer on eBay for the wheels...eventually got a GS instead
I guess the bottom line is that so many people on the forums have run AWD staggered set ups with no issues it becomes more of a personal choice...but if something goes wrong, you would never be able to use the "everyone else does it" excuse when trying to get something fixed under the dealer warranty...
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Interesting...Just curious as to the reason the dealer gave you as to why he wouldn't fix the transfer case under warranty? Did they somehow know that you were running a non OEM/non stock fitment for the FX?
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agree...it's personal choice...not sure if I'm ready to roll the dice. I have 3 year unlimited warranty and that is more important (to me) than a nice staggered look.
Anyone know if 3rd generation GS wheels will fit on 4th gen? I have some OEM GS 350 wheels I had chromed back in the day sitting in my garage and I'm thinking I might just put them on my '13 GS.
Anyone know if 3rd generation GS wheels will fit on 4th gen? I have some OEM GS 350 wheels I had chromed back in the day sitting in my garage and I'm thinking I might just put them on my '13 GS.
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agree...it's personal choice...not sure if I'm ready to roll the dice. I have 3 year unlimited warranty and that is more important (to me) than a nice staggered look.
Anyone know if 3rd generation GS wheels will fit on 4th gen? I have some OEM GS 350 wheels I had chromed back in the day sitting in my garage and I'm thinking I might just put them on my '13 GS.
Anyone know if 3rd generation GS wheels will fit on 4th gen? I have some OEM GS 350 wheels I had chromed back in the day sitting in my garage and I'm thinking I might just put them on my '13 GS.
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agree...it's personal choice...not sure if I'm ready to roll the dice. I have 3 year unlimited warranty and that is more important (to me) than a nice staggered look.
Anyone know if 3rd generation GS wheels will fit on 4th gen? I have some OEM GS 350 wheels I had chromed back in the day sitting in my garage and I'm thinking I might just put them on my '13 GS.
Anyone know if 3rd generation GS wheels will fit on 4th gen? I have some OEM GS 350 wheels I had chromed back in the day sitting in my garage and I'm thinking I might just put them on my '13 GS.
The 4GS AWD models come with the following stock sizes:
17X8 et 45
18X8 et 45
19X8 et 45
I've seen a few 4GS's with the five spoke 2008-2011 GS Wheels. Even seen one with 2IS five spoke wheels.
This thread might help as there are lots of OEM wheel choices for the 4GS: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...options-2.html
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