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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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If I order 18x8.5 with 35mm offset for all 4 corners (Using the 255 rubber), will I have fitment issues? (Caliper clearance in particular)

I also figured that maybe I could run 18x7.5 with the stock 225/40R18 front rubber if I had to...

The wheels that I am looking at are 35mm offset and only available in 18x7.5 and 18x8.5...

I am looking at these:

http://www.wheelmax.com/wheelcolors....=Hyper%20Light

Any insight?

-Brian
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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Niiiice wheels. They look like SSR wheels. How much?
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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I don't think you can put a 255 size tire up front on the new IS(why would you want to??), I'm pretty sure someone will chime in with the correct offsets you can used.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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It's gonna be close but I think it will stick out and if it does, you'll have rubbing issues when you drop your ride. Do a test fit first before ordering just to make sure it clears BBK on the front. Good luck.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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Yeah, I will probably end up using the stock size rubber on 18x7.5 for the fronts.

Re: Cost. These are cheap they are $214 each for the 18x7.5 and $224 each for the 18x8.5.

If I order these I will also probably see if I can order a fitting OEM Lexus center cap set for them too. (Not sure if it exists in the right size and finish, but it I can get something that fits and matches the wheels, I will).

I will see if I can get a local shop to order these in, that way they can turn around and sell them to someone else if it turns out they don't fit.

-Brian
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