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Nov 2, 2011 | 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by projectdna

+1. i should know.

lol ya that tire situation it's almost like i know what im jabbering about

Nov 2, 2011 | 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by airahcaz

Is there a catalog of all Lexus wheels from all models that will fit a 1998 GS 400 with no issues?

e.g. 2008 OEM Lexus GS 17's
or ES350 wheels

etc

Wheels that I cannot easily see, but can be shipped to me.. thanks

pretty much any lexus rim should fit on your GS, as long as you dont have the bigger brake calipers, im not sure what the 98 400 comes with

Nov 2, 2011 | 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mv350

he asked me in PM also, i said it should fit, but... he never mentioned his fenders were un modded. a 275 without rolled or shaved fenders is gunna be tight.

just so everyone knows, I ASSUME that if you dont say anything about no fenders mods, you either have them done already or ARE NOT AGAINST modifying your fenders...

to everyone

YOU NEED MODDED FENDERS FOR AGGRESSIVE WHEELS PERIOD

i have NO PROBLEM modifying my fenders if needed... thanks for your PM as it was much appreciated...

Nov 2, 2011 | 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by projectdna

i already addressed your fitment question, but since you made up your mind on a wider tire size, i see no point in giving more advice you won't take anyways.

and since you already went with those tires on those wheels, you'll just have to mount up the wheels and tires, and find out for yourself.

best of luck.

I went with a slightly wider tire due to the finding a matching set of tires at a good price through Discount Tire.... it was very hard to find a set of 265's with a matching set of 225's in the front and not compromise ride quality... my apologies if it offended you in anyway..

Nov 2, 2011 | 06:48 PM

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this is what it's looking like on the rear for an update... yes I figured I will have to modify the rear fender...

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Nov 2, 2011 | 07:25 PM

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Well since i didn't get any specifics on my first attempt I'll try again. My question is, what would I have to do to fit my CV1s on my RWD IS250? 20x10.5 +25 and 20x9 +20 or this not possible?

Nov 3, 2011 | 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JayDMiS

Well since i didn't get any specifics on my first attempt I'll try again. My question is, what would I have to do to fit my CV1s on my RWD IS250? 20x10.5 +25 and 20x9 +20 or this not possible?

well, since you didn't include what your proposed ride height is (i'll assume you're willing to modify your fenders to make the wheels fit), i'll wait until you try again.

Nov 3, 2011 | 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by FreshIS250

i have NO PROBLEM modifying my fenders if needed... thanks for your PM as it was much appreciated...

you dont HAVE to run matching sets...

btw with that 275 is looks super clean

either have them shaved or shave half and roll the rest and your set.

Nov 3, 2011 | 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mv350

you dont HAVE to run matching sets...

btw with that 275 is looks super clean

either have them shaved or shave half and roll the rest and your set.

Thanks bro. I'll keep you updates as I will have the full set on Friday and will post pictures

Nov 3, 2011 | 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by projectdna

well, since you didn't include what your proposed ride height is (i'll assume you're willing to modify your fenders to make the wheels fit), i'll wait until you try again.

Wow this amazing I'm new to this forum and I already ran into my first smarta$%. I apologize that my first question was lacking info. Can someone else answer my question?

Nov 3, 2011 | 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JayDMiS

Wow this amazing I'm new to this forum and I already ran into my first smarta$%. I apologize that my first question was lacking info. Can someone else answer my question?

fyi, wheel fitment is different for oem ride height vs. lowered ride height, especially for wider wheels with "aggressive" offsets (your wheels fall into that category, btw).

that's why i "asked".

btw, try not to take an attempt at humor personally... and apology accepted.

Nov 3, 2011 | 07:24 PM

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newbie question..

Can anyone please explain to me what offset does and how it contributes to your car? Does it just make your car look better by having the wheel mounted on further out away from center of the car? Sorry for the noob question,, and thanks in advance!

I'm debating to get 18 or 19, and I have a 350 dropped on H&R .. what would be a typical setup with good looks and handle?

Nov 3, 2011 | 08:35 PM

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so I moved the car and let the rear settle a little on the 275/30-20 and this is what i got below... no rubbing noise any suggestions now that its settled? like shave roll? even when i put a passenger in the back it just tucked in more...let's get some positive answers since all the "INFO" is right here lol

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Nov 3, 2011 | 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dorkacho

I'm debating to get 18 or 19, and I have a 350 dropped on H&R .. what would be a typical setup with good looks and handle?

start here: this is tire rack's technical explanation of offset.

honestly, there's no template of what's the "best" diameter, width or offset for wheels. everyone will have a different opinion, so find out what you want first. not quite the definitive answer to your last question, but then again there isn't one.

best of luck.

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Originally Posted by FreshIS250

if it's not rubbing, then what's the issue? please explain.

Nov 4, 2011 | 04:21 AM

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if it's not rubbing, then what's the issue? please explain.

Thanks! But I've read that before. But I just don't know where to start - do I pick the wheel width, then offset, then tire dimension? Everyone talks about offset but I just don't see how it comes into play. Is a more "aggressive" offset one that will look nicer, because it sits further out and make your car looks wider? Is that one of the main factors ? Thanks!!