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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 02:46 PM
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I got a 2008 lexus is350 the with oem wheels, the front tires is 225-40-18 and rear is 255-40-18. The question is can I get different size so I car look more lower. The is all stock.

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Old Dec 29, 2014 | 02:18 PM
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are you asking if you can lower the car by buying different tires, say 30-35 sidewalls and leaving everything else stock? Yes, overall the car will be lower but it won't look lower b/c the wheel gap will be about the same.

To close the wheel gap, you'll either need to change the suspension (springs, coilovers, or air). I guess you could always buy tires with larger sidewalls, but then it may look funny
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Old Dec 29, 2014 | 02:44 PM
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Lower profile tires will only make the wheel well gap greater!

To lower the car, you need lowering springs or coilovers.
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Old Dec 29, 2014 | 03:51 PM
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^^^^ yup... and cheaper to buy springs than a set of tires.
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