DubbG

Looking to replace staggered set up to same size all around. Looking at Niche Verano 19x8.5 which smaller than current back wheels by .5" and wider than front by .5". Looking to do this to be able to rotate tires like normal and get maximum wear out of them.

Anyone have any experience with this?

UDel

I have no experience but that is exactly what I would be doing if I got a F sport or any daily driver sedan or coupe with staggered wheels. There is no reason a 6 cylinder Lexus sedan needs staggered wheels to limit tire life so much, it is not a Vette or Ferrari. I would rather just get the same size front Lexus wheel to go in back if that is possible and hopefully just trade the wider rears for the same size/style fronts.

DubbG

Yeah, its a dilemma... I just want to be able to rotate like a normal person, lol... The only issue is that the OEM Lexus F Sport front are probably $500 each from dealer, and I could get a entire new set of rims for $900, and tires would be another $800 or so, with a 40,000 mile warranty on them. Plus the car would be a little different than all of the others out there.

DJNile

DubbG, ever find a good fit tire size for rotatable tires for the f-sport. I had the same question

Nasrul3698

My 13' F Sport came with 18" non staggered for some reason and its perfectly fine. I do spirited drivings on some weekends and i dont see its a must to have it staggered

spoogenet

I have the 18" square setup (Lux package). I haven't driven it with better tires, which I imagine would be perfectly fine for me -- but the OEM Dunlops have terrible traction.

I do like the look of staggered along with not feeling bad if I don't bother to rotate the tires. But really, with good tires a square setup should perform plenty well.

jonathancl

Wheel spacers in the back can achieve that look.

spoogenet

It won't make the wheel/tire look wider, nor will it allow for a more concave wheel using a square setup.

er34

I've always wondered, if the AWD wheels were installed on a RWD 4GS, do the wheels look "tucked in" or do they look the same as a regular AWD car? i.e., are the axle lengths different between RWD and AWD?

Danphan

My 13 awd Comes in a square setup. Which I'm happy with. I hate that my 14 IS is staggered

DubbG

Thanks for the feedback. I'm going to go away from Staggered, and go with an aftermarket wheel - Niche Verona towards the end of the year. Will be nice to be able to get the mileage warranty on the tires along with a different look than most of the white 350 F Sports cruising around.

puffdaddy

I have Vertini RF 1.2s in 19x8.5 on my AWD '13 F Sport. They aren't tucked in like the stock wheels (mine came square with 8" F&R). Love the look and the MUCH lighter wheel makes the suspension work less hard.
I know... It needs a drop. I'm going coilovers next Spring.

CouveGS

Bumping an old thread instead of starting a new one...

Anyone with a RWD F-SPORT running a square setup with a spacer in the rear to maintain the look? I like the stock wheel fitment (not going to ever lower so not concerned with clearance).

Any suggestions on how much of a spacer to use?

I'm getting tired of blazing through $1200 Michelin A/S3s and only getting 10k a tire (with conservative driving and getting my alignment checked every 6 months).

DubbG

I went square, no spacer. Read a bunch of reviews on adding a spacer which might be an issue, with potential to fail. Didn't want to risk it. Went with 245/40/19, SureContact Continentals. Great tire! Rims are Niche 8.5/19. Handles awesome. Originally had 245/45/19 on car, but rubbed when going over the slightest bump. Very happy with results.

dadleXus1

Stock suppension?