AWD Rim question
02-28-13, 06:33 PM
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AWD Rim question
I know there are many threads on tires/rims and I have read them but they made my head hurt. I have an IS 250 AWD with 17x8 rims.
I am looking to get some chrome rims, can I use the standard lexus IS 17x7.5 or 18x8 rims that people have for other IS trims?
Will 17x7.5 or 18x8 fit on the AWD? I wonder since the 18x8 was not offered for the AWD IS, that they might be a problem. Will they throw off the speedometer since the car came with 17s?
Yes basic questions I know...
I am looking to get some chrome rims, can I use the standard lexus IS 17x7.5 or 18x8 rims that people have for other IS trims?
Will 17x7.5 or 18x8 fit on the AWD? I wonder since the 18x8 was not offered for the AWD IS, that they might be a problem. Will they throw off the speedometer since the car came with 17s?
Yes basic questions I know...
02-28-13, 08:58 PM
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17x7.5 and 18x8 will both fit. Speedometer will be thrown off if your aspect ratio (height of tire) is too big or too small.
Is there a reason why you're going with such thing wheels? I see that you're from Texas, they don't get too much snow over there do they? Otherwise, i'd go with 8.5 width all around. Also, most members here go with 19inch wheels unless you're set on going with 17s/18s
Is there a reason why you're going with such thing wheels? I see that you're from Texas, they don't get too much snow over there do they? Otherwise, i'd go with 8.5 width all around. Also, most members here go with 19inch wheels unless you're set on going with 17s/18s
03-01-13, 06:56 AM
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17x7.5 and 18x8 will both fit. Speedometer will be thrown off if your aspect ratio (height of tire) is too big or too small.
Is there a reason why you're going with such thing wheels? I see that you're from Texas, they don't get too much snow over there do they? Otherwise, i'd go with 8.5 width all around. Also, most members here go with 19inch wheels unless you're set on going with 17s/18s
Is there a reason why you're going with such thing wheels? I see that you're from Texas, they don't get too much snow over there do they? Otherwise, i'd go with 8.5 width all around. Also, most members here go with 19inch wheels unless you're set on going with 17s/18s
do i need spacers for 18x8s?
03-01-13, 07:39 AM
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17x7.5 and 18x8 will both fit. Speedometer will be thrown off if your aspect ratio (height of tire) is too big or too small.
Is there a reason why you're going with such thing wheels? I see that you're from Texas, they don't get too much snow over there do they? Otherwise, i'd go with 8.5 width all around. Also, most members here go with 19inch wheels unless you're set on going with 17s/18s
Is there a reason why you're going with such thing wheels? I see that you're from Texas, they don't get too much snow over there do they? Otherwise, i'd go with 8.5 width all around. Also, most members here go with 19inch wheels unless you're set on going with 17s/18s
No thread hijacking intended to the OP.
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will 225/45R17 tires fit on an 17x7/5 Rim? I have them on 17x8 wheels right now.
The wheels I am looking at are 17x7.5 with a +38 offset. will the +38 offset being less than the +45 offset of the stock wheels mean the tire will be sunken in or sticking out?
sorry for the noob questions...
The wheels I am looking at are 17x7.5 with a +38 offset. will the +38 offset being less than the +45 offset of the stock wheels mean the tire will be sunken in or sticking out?
sorry for the noob questions...
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