xChrIS300

I was looking at some wheels online, but I'm not sure how they will fit on my 04 IS300. I'm looking for feedback. I don't want them to rub. I think my IS300 was dropped maybe like an inch from its original height or less.
Wheels I am looking at:
Katana K150 17x8, +35 offset
Motegi MR127 17x8, +38 Offset
Tire:
215/45R17
Will they stick out of the fender too much?
Will they rub?
Would I need to make some modifications?
Whats the best wheel size for a stock is300 with no fender modifications or camber kit?
Thanks

IS3_FTW

iTrader: (3)

Both offsets will be fine with a 215/45. There are tabs that hold the fenders liners will need to be pushed out of the way with your fingers, so you dont potentially rub, but i doubt it. 225/45 will be to tall and you will have to roll the front fenders. 235/40 should be good, but again, roll fenders.

If you are doing a square setup, you can add a 25mm spacer to the rear and only need to do a roll on the rear. You can even fit a 235/40 in the rears without rubbing. This is on the setup you have now.

The last question is vague. What look are you trying to achieve? got pics...

xChrIS300

Thanks for the reply. I would get a camber kit, roll the fenders and lower my car to have it sit flush (looks great) but for now I'm basically just trying to buy some wheels that will line up (as much as possible) with the fenders. Not have the wheels too out or too in. Somewhat like the s2000 to the right in this pic. Yeah I am doing a square setup so I do think I will be getting some spacers for the rear.


The one thing I am wondering about the most is the wheels that I want to get actually have a lip unlike the OEM Lexus wheels, which makes me think that they will stick out more. Does it only matter what the offset and width of the wheels are when it comes to them sticking out of the fender? Sorry, just want to make sure I get the right wheels before I buy online. These are the wheels I am talking about.. Thanks

xChrIS300

There isn't an exact wheel I want to go with yet I'm just trying to figure out the offset and wheel size that will best sit straight with the fenders. I am trying to clarify, sorry if I am making it worse. I definitely want 17s with the tires I mentioned because I already have the tires. This is what I am trying to describe by somewhat lined up with the fender not too in or out. With no camber kit or fender rolling.

IS3_FTW

iTrader: (3)

cool. Got any pics of your car?


Yes, the width and offset determines if they will stick out or not. Adding a lip, wont add width. It is more for looks

You will have to roll front fenders. Why?

Let me try to explain. During sporadic driving on a windy roads where your tires are screaming to stick to the road, your car will lean hard to that one side and your front tires might grab that inside flap and wrinkle your fenders. To avoid that, you should roll front fenders. The rears not so much, since it never turns. You could get away with 235s in the rear. Not a good idea, if you like to rotate your wheels.

If you are on stock height, then you dont need to roll the fenders. If you do plan on doing the look on the red IS300 in the pic above, i would suggest rolling both rear and front fenders now. Find a shop or a private person on craigslist to do it. If you know someone that has done it before, see if he would do it for you.

When you lower a car, there is natural camber that is involved. People buying kits that add more camber than stock, so they can do the extreme. The main concern is toe, since this eats your tires more so than camber. Camber just wears on one part of the tire.

xChrIS300

I really appreciate the feedback, that was one of the things I was most concerned with. Would you happen to know what the best offset would be for 17x7 or 17x8 wheels to get close to the look I am trying to get? Or even thinking ahead, for when I lower my car maybe an inch (not sure if I will though, depends how the wheels sit)?

I definitely understand what you are saying about driving through curvy roads and having the car lean and what not, I think I will be rolling the fenders in the near future since I am thinking about lowering the car a bit but not 100% sure, if I do it will probably be an inch like I said. Plus I don't want to mess the front fenders up. What's the average price you have seen for fender rolling? So many questions hahah

IS3_FTW

iTrader: (3)

Your car is stock height. The stock springs sag over time and could make it look lowered. If you plan to keep it that height, then you wont have any rubbing. Just go with your original wheel choice. Both offsets are fine and wont have any issues. Rolling the front might be necessary

xChrIS300

Thanks a lot, I appreciate it. LAST question what is the BEST wheel width size and offset choice if I lower it AND have the fenders rolled. And most likely NO camber kit. I swear it's the last question hahah

xChrIS300

Never mind, got it hah
Thanks

IS3_FTW

iTrader: (3)

Did you find new wheels?

xChrIS300

I actually haven't, something had came up and I had to go out of town. I'm still looking, SO MANY options.. Hahah

Timn8or

18x9.5 rear, 18x8 front with Eibach drop springs and only minor rear fender rolling. Both wheels are +40 offset.

drft_n_sc

iTrader: (3)

I just put 17x9 +26 wheels on my IS. I'm lowered on springs and I needed to roll and pull the front fenders a bit, the rear just needed a slight roll

I'm running 225/45 in the front and 235/45 in the rear

Timn8or

Oh, the tires are 255-35 rear and 225-40 front.

Need4Speed

For My Daily Driver i did:

Forgestar F14

18x8.5+39 Front 225/40/18 Yokahama
18x9.5+50 Rear 255/35/18 Yokahama

No issues on rubbing on Coilovers as well.
Might go with a 265 in the near future