2012 Swapping 18" to 17" help

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Jan 13, 2019 | 04:49 PM

Knawty

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2012 Swapping 18" to 17" help

Im about to be driving a lot more then normal , So mi dropping back from Stock 2012 18"s staggered F-Spot set-up to 17" x 8 all the way around thinking 235/45r17 Michelin pilot sport a/s 3+ ( looking for the best Wet and Quite tire i can get )
Having a hard time finding wheels i like ( gunmetal 5 spoke on Ultra White F-Spot) , but what offset should i be looking for on all 4 wheels ??
The change is because i need to get a lot better life out of the tires and more comfort in the ride.

all helpful input is very much welcome !!
thx

Jan 14, 2019 | 02:54 AM

bbaugher47

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Im not 100% sure if 17” wheels will clear the front brakes.

Jan 14, 2019 | 02:59 AM

Knawty

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im sorry
im doing this on a IS 250 so 17" are stock on them , it not a 350

Jan 14, 2019 | 03:13 PM

bbaugher47

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Have you thought about finding used oem wheels?

Jan 14, 2019 | 05:34 PM

Knawty

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yes , i thought about just getting 2 more front wheels and put on the back
just dont know a good place to find any

Jan 14, 2019 | 05:47 PM

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I went from the stock 18" staggered setup to the 17" stock wheels with 235/45R17 tires.. Much more convenient (rotation) and more comfortable ride. You can find the stock 17s on craigslist or ebay pretty cheap or from your local wrecking yard but I can pretty much guarantee you'll have to get them refinished.