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Old Jun 9, 2025 | 02:07 PM
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Hey everyone!

I’m planning to swap out my wheels and tires for a new aftermarket setup and just want to make sure I have everything covered before heading to the tire shop.

Car: 2023 Lexus IS 350 RWD
New Wheels: Advan RG-4 (18x9 +35 | 5x114.3)
New Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (255/40R18)

Parts I’ve already purchased:
  • Hub-centric rings: 73.1mm → 60.1mm
  • Lug bolts: M14 x 1.5, 27mm, conical seat
I’m also planning to have the shop transfer my OEM TPMS sensors from the stock wheels to the new setup.

Question:

Am I missing anything critical here?

This is my first time working with aftermarket wheels, so I’d love any advice to make sure I’m fully prepped before the install.

Thanks so much for your help!
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Old Jun 9, 2025 | 09:17 PM
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think you've got everything covered here

you want to stick with lug bolts? when I swapped over to my aftermarket wheels I ended up getting a stud conversion kit and some nice lug nuts to go with it. think lug nuts look better than bolts on these type of wheels imo, and makes taking on/off the wheel a breeze
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Old Jun 10, 2025 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by michaelduong7
think you've got everything covered here

you want to stick with lug bolts? when I swapped over to my aftermarket wheels I ended up getting a stud conversion kit and some nice lug nuts to go with it. think lug nuts look better than bolts on these type of wheels imo, and makes taking on/off the wheel a breeze
agreed...
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Old Jun 10, 2025 | 09:53 AM
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Good thinking. I was planning on eventually swapping to the studs since the availability of good looking lug nuts is so much more than the bolts, maybe just doing it now while I am swapping wheels is the move.
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Old Jun 16, 2025 | 01:27 PM
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If there is a time to ceramic coat the wheels, it is when they are brand new
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Old Jun 16, 2025 | 03:44 PM
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I should have updated this thread in case someone needs it in the future. Everything went great with the swap/mounting!


For those looking at this in the future, here are the items I ordered:
Originally Posted by EdgarLex
If there is a time to ceramic coat the wheels, it is when they are brand new
Luckily the previous owner of them already coated them

Last edited by Undefeatable; Jun 16, 2025 at 04:18 PM.
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